Forecasters say the Northern Lights could be visible again during the second half of May.The Met Office says a geomagnetic storm is expected to hit earth within the next fortnight.Krista Hammond, a space weather expert for the Met Office, said more solar activity would mean a strong chance of sightings “in the coming weeks, months and years”.
“The sunspot region will be be coming back round on to the Earth-facing side of the sun,” she said.Read more: Pictured: Stunning Northern Lights visible across the country due to ‘huge solar storm’ The sun is currently in the most active period of its 11-year cycle.She explained: “We’re currently at solar maximum and we’re seeing more sunspots. If we see more sunspots, we see this increased frequency in space weather and therefore the aurora.