The northern lights may put on a dazzling display over the next couple of years as the sun enters its solar maximum, a period of heightened activity that occurs about every 11 years.

A portion of the northern U.S. may have a chance to see the northern lights on Saturday night, the latest opportunity to view the phenomenon as activity on the sun’s surface reaches a “solar maximum,” according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast.

The Met Office has announced a "once-in-decade" solar event that could amplify the chances of witnessing the Northern Lights across the UK. NASA has confirmed we are entering a 'solar maximum' period,