THERE is a chance that the Northern Lights may be visible in parts of North Wales this evening.

Increased geomagnetic activity has led to a greater chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis across parts of the UK later tonight, with sightings possible in parts North Wales such as the Llyn Peninsula.

This is due to a huge solar flare produced by the sun on 28 October which is due to reach Earth tonight and means that the spectacle of the Northern Lights might be viewed in lower altitude regions of the UK.

The best spots for seeing the lights are in Scotland and northern England, but sightings are possible further south.

Sightings in mid Wales are said to be unlikely but not impossible.

Forecasts say the solar display will hit seven on the Kp index which measures solar storms from 10pm tonight until around 1am with only light cloud cover forecast.

The Met Office says: "A significant Earth-directed CME is expected to arrive at Earth later on the 30 lasting into Sunday 31, with an enhanced auroral oval highly likely.

"Sightings of aurora seem likely along the northern horizon (cloud permitting) across Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England.

"There is a slight chance of aurora visible as far south as North Wales, Midlands and Norfolk if looking at the extreme northern horizon low down."

The best way to see the Aurora Borealis is by heading to a location with no light pollution and with a clear sky, look toward the northern horizon.