What are the best days of the year to see the Northern Lights in the UK?

And 2025 is expected to be one of the best years for Northern Light sightings, with high levels of sun activity set to continue. What are the Northern Lights? The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are described as "one of the most spectacular displays in the night sky". Timelapse of the Northern LightsThe best places to see the Northern Lights in the UKThe best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK, according to Independent Cottages, are National Parks. The best national parks in the UK for Northern Light sightings are:Loch Lomond & The TrossachsCairngorms National ParksNorthumberland National ParkThe best time to see the Northern Lights in the UKNovember 7 is the best day of the year to be in with a chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the UK, Independent Cottages said.