For those that don't know, a large solar storm is occurring this weekend that may allow much of the US to see the northern lights. However, the forecast calls for clouds where I am, and most of the east coast. https://www.space.com/solar-storm-coronal-mass-ejections-mothers-day-weekend-storm-watch
Meanwhile, the North of England bucked the trend by being clear. The aurora was visible in town, despite ~~your directions~~ light pollution, but I still drove out to the country for an hour at 2am to get a better view.