Northern Lights could be visible above UK tonight
- A red alert has been issued for the Northern Lights, suggesting a strong chance of visibility across the UK tonight, as reported by AuroraWatch UK.
- The Met Office indicates that the effects of a coronal mass ejection could enable sightings in certain regions, especially in Scotland and the north.
- Reports indicate sightings of the Northern Lights in areas like Isle of Skye and Cumbria, with conditions described as 'optimum'.
- The Met Office predicts that auroras could still be visible tonight, though activity may not be as strong as previous nights.
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The spectacle of the aurora borealis, captured in images in the UK
For the second night in a row, the Northern Lights shone over Britain. With a solar storm intensifying, they were seen, in a more unusual way, as far south as Devon and Cornwall on Wednesday evening, the BBC reports.

Northern Lights illuminate the skies over Dorset
Residents spotted the Northern Lights over Dorset on Wednesday night, capturing stunning photos of the vibrant display.
Northern Lights appear over Lithuania – in pictures
In the early hours on Thursday, sky watchers in parts of Lithuania were treated to a rare spectacle – the Northern Lights. The vivid auroras appeared as a result of powerful solar eruptions that occurred over the weekend, sending streams of charged particles hurtling towards Earth.
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