Northern Lights August 2024 Map. A geomagnetic storm starts friday and lasts into the weekend, so experts predict there may be a chance to see the northern lights further down into the continental u.s.—alongside the. Destinations you’re likely to see the aurora in all its glory include jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and the vatnajökull national park), snæfellsnes peninsula, golden circle, and reykjavik and surrounding areas.

These reports will help you determine if the aurora is being seen from anywhere in the uk. But according to the national oceanic and atmospheric association (noaa), there are several things you can do to increase your chances.