Overview

• The Met Office says coronal mass ejections from October 3–4 could arrive from October 6, raising the chance of aurora across Scotland and possibly beyond, depending on cloud cover.
• Aurora was photographed across the UK last week, with reports reaching as far south as Dorset, underscoring how far visibility can extend under strong geomagnetic conditions.
• Icelandair’s Global Marketing Director highlights Shetland’s high latitude and dark skies and publishes a ranked list of other UK viewing locations.
• Forecasters and researchers link increased auroral activity to the ongoing solar maximum, which is boosting the frequency and intensity of geomagnetic storms.
• Travellers are advised to monitor short‑term alerts from the Met Office, AuroraWatch UK and the Icelandic Met Office for the best viewing windows.