Meteorologist reveals tips for seeing Northern Lights tonight if you missed them on Friday

If you woke up on Saturday morning with major FOMO and images of the Northern Lights all over your social media, fear not.

You might be able to catch them again tonight (11 May) in certain areas of the UK.

Otherwise known as aurora borealis, the Northern Lights lit up the sky in Britain last night (10 May).

The Northern Lights lit up the UK on Friday. (10 May) (PA)

Thanks to an 'extreme' geomagnetic storm, the Northern Lights were far more visible from Britain because of the combination of clear skies and enhanced activity from the sun reaching Earth, according to the Met Office.

Many areas of the UK were able to witness the spectacle, with the likes of Suffolk, Kent, Hampshire and Liverpool lucky enough to catch a glimpse.

ITV News meteorologist and weather presenter Chris Page explained that 'activity is expected to slowly decline' but that there's still a good chance we'll be able to witness the lights again tonight.

The best time to spot the Northern Lights will be between 10.00pm and 2.00am in the UK.

Chris shared some tips on how people can maximise their chances.

Look towards the northern horizon

Chris explained that our best chance of watching the Northern Lights is to look towards the northern horizon.

"The aurora is drawn towards the polar regions of the Earth. As a result you might not be able to see it directly overhead," he said.

Get your camera out

While you can spot the lights with the naked eye, cameras capture it better.

"This is because cameras can adapt to different wave lengths better than our eyes," Chris explained.

It's also important to give yourself at least 10 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the darkness.

Brits shared their photos online. (PA)

Opt for dark, open spaces

Stay away from other sources of light and head to fields, parks or other unobstructed areas which are ideal for viewing.

Patience is key

Chris explained that patience and persistence is key, so it's worth staying flexible with your plans.

Use long exposures

When photographing the aurora, use a camera with manual settings and a tripod if possible.

"Experiment with different exposure times and ISO settings to achieve the best results," Chris advises.

Cameras capture the Northern Lights better. (PA)

Stay up late

If you want to spot the Northern Lights, you'll probably have to stay up past your bedtime.

"Auroras are often most active in the late evening to early morning hours, so plan to stay up late or wake up early for the best chance of seeing a spectacular display," says Chris.