Aspiring viewers of the Northern Lights are encouraged to go as far north as possible, away from light pollution, and face the northern horizon. The best time to view the lights is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, and a high vantage point increases the likelihood of seeing the phenomena.

Lovers could be in for an early Valentine’s Day treat as the Northern Lights becomes visible for million of Brits this week. The aurora borealis will be viewable in the north of the UK from as soon as tonight,

The Northern Lights are expected to glow over the night sky in parts of the UK over the next few nights, including this evening, the Met Office has said. If you live in northern and western Scotland, you'll probably be more likely to see the aurora borealis, according to a map shared by the forecasting service today.

The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a high vantage point away from light pollution. If conditions are optimal, aurora borealis may be seen as far as 620 miles away.

The Northern Lights may be visible from parts of the UK this week. The Met Office stated yesterday that the aurora borealis could be visible across skies of north Scotland.

Here’s where best to see the northern lights when they are next visible across the UK again.  Last year will be remembered as the year the northern lights blazed across Great Britain, with some even witnessing the aurora borealis in their back gardens.