The Northern Lights could be visible in North Wales tonight.

A geomagnetic storm has been forecast which causes the spectacular display - called the Aurora Borealis.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a G1 storm watch.

G1 is the lowest storm level the US agency has and it is not anticipated to be a strong auroral display.

However, a spokesperson for SWPC said the forecast was just a prediction and added they will not know the true strength until it hits so there is a chance of it being seen in Wales.

Watch this video taken the last time the Northern Lights were visible over North Wales

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The Northern Lights occur when solar particles cross into the earth’s atmosphere and let out burning gases that produce different coloured lights.

Experts say the best place to spot the natural phenomenon is away from any light pollution.

Try and get away from urban areas and find somewhere with a good view of the horizon in the north – that is where the lights will be strongest.

Higher ground is best to escape lights and have views of further away.

There are other factors that come into play such as weather and the strength of the solar particles but if the weather and skies are right, you have a chance of seeing them.

