Some U.S. states could be treated with a northern lights display due a minor geomagnetic storm on the sun, according to space forecasts.

The dazzling aurora borealis was visible from New Hampshire and Vermont, south to Massachusetts and Connecticut.

The Northern Lights may be visible from the UK tonight, according to the Met Office. The incredible natural lights show, known as aurora borealis, should be visible from Scotland - but the national forecaster has said northern England may be able to see it too.