On Thursday, the Northern Lights should be visible starting at 9 p.m. and continuing until midnight.

The phenomenon happens when an explosion on the sun's surface generates a plasma wave.

When it collides with the Earth's magnetic field, it can cause issues like power outages, but it can also make it more likely that the aurora borealis will arise. The national meteorological service posted on Twitter that “a coronal hole high speed stream arrived this evening combined with a rather fast coronal mass ejection leading to Aurora sightings across the UK.”

The dazzling show may be visible farther south than normal due to the enhanced solar activity.

According to the Met Office, the Northern Lights are most likely to appear in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The unusual natural light display may also be visible in northern English cities. In February, people in NI posted breathtaking images of the Northern Lights on social media.

It urged people to swarm to the island’s north shore and certain areas of Co. Donegal to grab a glimpse of the nightime treat.

The previous show, which was seen throughout the UK, was created, according to the Met Office, by a coronal hole high speed stream paired with a quick coronal mass ejection.