Northern Lights: Will you be able to see Aurora Borealis tonight in the UK?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Northern Lights: Will you be able to see Aurora Borealis tonight in the UK?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Last weekend people across the UK could look up at the sky and see the colourful strobes of the Northern Lights. open image in gallery The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, could illuminate skies across the UK this weekend Can I see it tonight? Met Office space weather expert Krista Hammond said the sunspot region will be rotated back towards Earth in the next few weeks, paving the way for further geomagnetic storms and displays of the Northern Lights. The forecaster downplayed the chances of a full repeat of last weekend’s display, but said more solar activity would mean a good chance of sightings “in the coming weeks, months and years”.

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In Pics: Northern lights shine across the UK on first day of New Year 2025
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6 days, 18 hours ago

In Pics: Northern lights shine across the UK on first day of New Year 2025

Live Mint  

In Pics: Northern lights shine across the UK on first day of New Year 2025 10 Photos. Updated: 03 Jan 2025, 09:02 AM IST Share Via The start of 2025 witnessed a remarkable display of the Northern Lights across the UK. Following a powerful solar storm, the aurora borealis, with its vibrant hues, was observed from northern Scotland to South …

Northern Lights could be visible again in UK after stunning New Year display
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1 week ago

Northern Lights could be visible again in UK after stunning New Year display

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The intense solar activity that led to the Northern Lights appearing on New …

Northern lights could be visible soon as Earth hit by massive eruption from the Sun
1 week, 2 days ago

Northern lights could be visible soon as Earth hit by massive eruption from the Sun

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Earth has been hit by a massive eruption from the Sun – …

How to see Aurora Borealis across the US on New Year’s Eve
1 week, 2 days ago

How to see Aurora Borealis across the US on New Year’s Eve

The Independent  

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Northern Lights could be visible in some US states on New Year’s Eve
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1 week, 2 days ago

Northern Lights could be visible in some US states on New Year’s Eve

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There's a chance solar …

UK could witness stunning Northern Lights during New Year’s Eve celebrations
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1 week, 2 days ago

UK could witness stunning Northern Lights during New Year’s Eve celebrations

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Sun has unleashed a set of powerful solar flare that could cause …

Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year’s Eve
1 week, 3 days ago

Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year’s Eve

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — There’s a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year. The early morning hours on Tuesday while it’s still dark should have the best chance of producing a light show, NOAA space weather forecaster Shawn Dahl said. In May, NOAA issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm …

Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year's Eve
1 week, 3 days ago

Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year's Eve

The Independent  

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Northern lights could appear after Sun hurls powerful solar flares towards Earth
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1 week, 3 days ago

Northern lights could appear after Sun hurls powerful solar flares towards Earth

The Independent  

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Geminid meteor shower captured lighting up night skies across England
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Geminid meteor shower captured lighting up night skies across England

The Independent  

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Northern lights could be seen across parts of the US this Thanksgiving
1 month, 1 week ago

Northern lights could be seen across parts of the US this Thanksgiving

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pale auroras may be seen across many northern states on Thursday and Friday, but they may be …

Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US this Thanksgiving
1 month, 1 week ago

Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US this Thanksgiving

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — This Thanksgiving, solar storms may produce faint auroras across the northern rim of the United States. Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US this Thanksgiving Pale auroras may be seen across many northern states Thursday and Friday, but they may be brief and and seeing them will depend on how intense the solar …

Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US this Thanksgiving
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1 month, 1 week ago

Northern lights may be faintly visible across parts of the US this Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — This Thanksgiving, solar storms may produce faint auroras across the northern rim of the United States. Pale auroras may be seen across many northern states Thursday and Friday, but they may be brief and and seeing them will depend on how intense the solar storms get, NOAA meteorologist Mike Bettwy said in an email. Northern parts of …

Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists say you shouldn’t worry
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists say you shouldn’t worry

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. During its active bursts, also known as solar maximum, the sun releases charged particles that travel through …

Northern Lights: The places in the UK with the best chance of seeing aurora borealis
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Northern Lights: The places in the UK with the best chance of seeing aurora borealis

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best places to see the Northern Lights Major cities are regularly bathed in bright lights, but neon displays streaking the …

Will NYC be able to see the northern lights again tonight?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Will NYC be able to see the northern lights again tonight?

The Independent  

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Northern lights dazzle much farther south than normal. Here's what's behind the show
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Northern lights dazzle much farther south than normal. Here's what's behind the show

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Will we see the Northern Lights in UK tonight?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Will we see the Northern Lights in UK tonight?

The Independent  

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Northern Lights put on stunning display across England
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Northern Lights put on stunning display across England

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Aurora australis makes stunning return to southern Australian skies
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Aurora australis makes stunning return to southern Australian skies

ABC  

Early risers have been treated to a spectacular light show, with the aurora australis visible once again in Australia's southern states on Friday morning. A dance of pink and red Merimbula life-long resident Carol Spencer only took up photography five years ago, but has become addicted to spotting auroras along the far south coast of NSW. She said Friday morning's …

The northern lights dazzle night skies across U.S. and Europe
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The northern lights dazzle night skies across U.S. and Europe

NPR  

The northern lights dazzle night skies across U.S. and Europe toggle caption Alfie Cosgrove/Sipa USA/AP On Thursday, the northern lights — also known as the aurora borealis — illuminated vast expanses of Europe and the United States. But the geomagnetic storm triggered the aurora to light up night skies father out. Sponsor Message The light show was expected to be …

Where to see the Northern Lights over UK tonight
3 months ago

Where to see the Northern Lights over UK tonight

The Independent  

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Northern Lights will shine across parts of the UK TONIGHT as a huge coronal mass ejection strikes Earth - find out if you can see the astronomical display from your hometown
3 months, 1 week ago

Northern Lights will shine across parts of the UK TONIGHT as a huge coronal mass ejection strikes Earth - find out if you can see the astronomical display from your hometown

Daily Mail  

It's something that features on many people's bucket lists. 'There is a chance of enhanced auroral activity and aurora sightings across Scotland and similar latitudes into 02 Oct due to the possible arrival of the 29 Sep coronal mass ejection,' the Met Office said. The Met Office predicts that the Northern Lights may be visible over parts of Scotland and …

Northern lights: Where and when to see the aurora borealis in the UK this weekend
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Northern lights: Where and when to see the aurora borealis in the UK this weekend

The Independent  

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Northern lights: ‘Unbelievable scene’ of green skies as aurora borealis illuminates parts of UK
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Northern lights: ‘Unbelievable scene’ of green skies as aurora borealis illuminates parts of UK

The Independent  

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Stargazers share ‘wild’ images of northern lights seen over UK, US and Russian skies
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Stargazers share ‘wild’ images of northern lights seen over UK, US and Russian skies

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People in several parts of the UK, US, Canada, and Russia have reported …

Northern Lights could be visible from these parts of the UK tonight
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Northern Lights could be visible from these parts of the UK tonight

The Independent  

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Northern Lights could illuminate Britain's skies tonight and this weekend - find out if YOU can see the display from your hometown
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Northern Lights could illuminate Britain's skies tonight and this weekend - find out if YOU can see the display from your hometown

Daily Mail  

The Northern Lights lit up British skies earlier this year, sending Gen Z into a frenzy as they tried to get the best pictures for their Instagram. And now people are being urged to prepare their cameras again because the lights, also known as aurora borealis, could be visible across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England tonight, according to the …

How to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight
3 months, 4 weeks ago

How to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight

The Independent  

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Northern Lights sightings may be possible in parts of UK – Met Office
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Northern Lights sightings may be possible in parts of UK – Met Office

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Solar storms may cause faint auroras overnight in parts of Northern Hemisphere
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Solar storms may cause faint auroras overnight in parts of Northern Hemisphere

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Solar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern Hemisphere starting late Thursday and extending into early Friday morning. People in Canada and northern U.S. states including Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota may be able to see faint colorful displays, according to the current space weather forecast. Unusually strong solar storms in May …

Solar storms may cause faint auroras overnight in parts of Northern Hemisphere
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Solar storms may cause faint auroras overnight in parts of Northern Hemisphere

The Independent  

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Northern lights and Perseid meteor shower put on dazzling display
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Northern lights and Perseid meteor shower put on dazzling display

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Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Faint auroras may be visible in Northern Hemisphere skies after weekend solar storms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Solar storms persisting from the weekend may produce faint colorful auroras across the Northern Hemisphere, with little disruption to power and communications, space forecasters said Monday. The sun has shot out at least five strong solar flares since Saturday containing clouds of high-energy plasma that can interfere with power grids and scramble GPS signals, according to the U.S. …

Look up tonight! Northern Lights will light up skies as far south as Newcastle as a huge coronal mass ejection strikes Earth - so, will the dazzling display be visible from your hometown?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Look up tonight! Northern Lights will light up skies as far south as Newcastle as a huge coronal mass ejection strikes Earth - so, will the dazzling display be visible from your hometown?

Daily Mail  

Following a sensational meteor shower, skygazers have yet another chance to soak up an astronomical wonder. Tonight's aurora stems from a coronal mass ejection – a massive expulsion of plasma from the sun's corona, its outermost layer. Pictured, the aurora from Lancashire, May 10, 2024 The stunning Northern Lights - also known as aurora borealis - on display in Minster …

Where to see the northern lights in the UK and US this weekend
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Where to see the northern lights in the UK and US this weekend

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The northern lights will make a rare showing in parts of the UK …

Aurora australis returns as BOM forecasts significant geomagnetic activity
5 months, 1 week ago

Aurora australis returns as BOM forecasts significant geomagnetic activity

ABC  

It was only a few months ago that a dazzling show of technicolour auroras lit up the night sky and amazed viewers in Australia and around the world as a result of the largest geomagnetic storm in decades. From Australia to the US — here's how the dazzling lights of the aurora australis and borealis were captured in each hemisphere …

Northern Lights to stretch to UK and US tonight after huge solar storm
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Northern Lights to stretch to UK and US tonight after huge solar storm

The Independent  

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Northern Lights to shine across much of the UK again TONIGHT as a huge solar storm strikes Earth: Is your area going to be illuminated as the Aurora Borealis lights up the night sky?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Northern Lights to shine across much of the UK again TONIGHT as a huge solar storm strikes Earth: Is your area going to be illuminated as the Aurora Borealis lights up the night sky?

Daily Mail  

This month, skygazers across huge parts of the UK have been lucky enough to spot the Northern Lights, with displays visible much further south than usual. While tonight's Northern Lights will be weaker than those seen earlier this month, the Met Office says that clear skies this evening could give some great opportunities. Pictured: the Northern Lights over Cornwall The …

When will the Northern Lights be visible again? Space forecasters have their say
7 months, 3 weeks ago

When will the Northern Lights be visible again? Space forecasters have their say

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Met Office space weather expert Krista Hammond said the sunspot region will be rotated …

Is there going to be a chance of seeing the Northern Lights tonight?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Is there going to be a chance of seeing the Northern Lights tonight?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. BBC weather expert Simon King said on Sunday: “Forecasters at NOAA and the Met …

Northern Lights? What Northern Lights? Brits moan they couldn't see dazzling aurora despite 'once in a lifetime opportunity' (although their phones managed to catch spectacle in vivid colours!)
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Northern Lights? What Northern Lights? Brits moan they couldn't see dazzling aurora despite 'once in a lifetime opportunity' (although their phones managed to catch spectacle in vivid colours!)

Daily Mail  

Experts say why you can see the phenomenon a lot better through your phone If you struggled to glimpse the Northern Lights at the weekend, you're not alone. Another posted: 'I couldn't see the Northern Lights unless I used my phone's night mode with the camera. Britons moan they couldn't see the dazzling aurora, pictured in New Brighton, Merseyside,on Friday …

Northern lights to return to UK as Sun approaches ‘solar maximum’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Northern lights to return to UK as Sun approaches ‘solar maximum’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We are currently in a period of high solar activity that has been gradually rising since solar …

Aurora borealis and australis dazzle viewers across the world three nights in a row
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Aurora borealis and australis dazzle viewers across the world three nights in a row

ABC  

How the dazzling lights of the aurora australis and borealis were captured in each hemisphere. The result was a "crescendo here on earth" as those combined forces hit the Earth's upper atmosphere over the weekend, Dr Brown says. "It was one of the most amazing astronomical sights I've ever seen," Dr Brown said. "That's really the gift from space weather: …

Northern lights across the world: Netizens share stellar views from their countries. See pics
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Northern lights across the world: Netizens share stellar views from their countries. See pics

Hindustan Times  

The world saw a spectacular display of northern lights dancing across the sky. This was possible as a powerful solar storm charged the atmosphere of the Earth, which led to the aurora borealis, or northern lights, sparkling across the world. As individuals globally saw the spectacle, many also took to various social media handles to post pictures and videos from …

Aurora australis and borealis, caused by geomagnetic storms, put on another show
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Aurora australis and borealis, caused by geomagnetic storms, put on another show

ABC  

The geomagnetic storm has turned on another light show, with aurora australis and borealis dancing across the night skies in the southern and northern hemispheres on Saturday evening. Robin Moon flew from Sydney to Tasmania to capture the aurora australis. Aurora Australis, southern Tasmania, May 11, 2024 Whyalla, South Australia. A RFDS pilot's view of aurora australis over Spencer Gulf, …

Missed Friday’s Northern Lights? The global light show, in photos
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Missed Friday’s Northern Lights? The global light show, in photos

Associated Press  

A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight, with sightings of the Northern Lights as far south as Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, glow on the horizon at St. Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay on the North East coast, England, Friday, May 10, 2024. Brilliant purple, …

Northern Lights: How to see them in the UK tonight
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Northern Lights: How to see them in the UK tonight

The Independent  

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Best places to see Northern Lights tonight if you missed them last night are revealed - as readers share spectacular pictures of the stunning light show
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Best places to see Northern Lights tonight if you missed them last night are revealed - as readers share spectacular pictures of the stunning light show

Daily Mail  

The Northern Lights might be visible in northern parts of the UK again on Saturday after the rare phenomenon was spotted across the country overnight. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE: Hugh Hall snapped this pic of the lights at Great Brington, Northamptonshire at around midnight LEICESTERSHIRE: John Middleditch snapped this incredible pic of the Old John Tower in Bradgate Park, Leicestershire being lit up …

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