THE BORDERS are set to catch a glimpse of the northern lights this evening.

The Met Office has sent out a tweet today (Tuesday, October 25) to highlight where the best spots are to catch a glimpse of the lights across the country.

Peeblesshire News: Best spots to catch the northern lights (Credit: Met Office - Tues, Oct 25, 2016)Best spots to catch the northern lights (Credit: Met Office - Tues, Oct 25, 2016)

Met Office picture of best places to spot the Northern Lights

(Photo Credit: Met Office - Tuesday, October 25, 2016)

A spokesperson from the Met Office told us: "The northern lights could well be visible over northern parts of the UK tonight. The further north you are the better your chance of seeing the Aurora. 

"However obviously this is weather dependant and you can check twitter for cloud cover or our website for the forecast for individual towns."

The northern lights, otherwise known as the aurora borealis, are a natural phenomenon resulting in an assortment of colours, patterns and lights caused by the different effects of space weather on Earth.

The best conditions to view the lights are when the sky is dark and clear of any clouds.

The lights will be best viewed away from any light pollution, in remote areas, such as the Borders, facing the northern horizon

The northern lights are most active during the equinoxes between the Spring months of March and April and the Autumn months of September and October.

To check the forecast, visit: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gcw2hzs1u

Do you have any pictures or videos of the Northern Lights across the Borders?

Email kristofer.tatum@newsquest.co.uk

Please state when, where and who took the photos/videos.