Northern Lights illuminate skies across the United Kingdom
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The northern lights dazzled observers across the United Kingdom in a rare southern display.
Sky-gazers across the United Kingdom were treated to a rare display of the aurora borealis. The natural phenomenon stretched unusually far south, reaching counties including Devon, Hampshire and Kent. Observers shared striking photographs of the colourful light display across social media.
- Expert guidanceThe Met Office provided viewing advice for residents hoping to catch the display.
Why it matters
The aurora borealis is caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with gases in Earth's atmosphere. Such displays are typically confined to high-latitude regions near the Arctic Circle, making southern sightings in the United Kingdom notable events.
What outlets agree on
The aurora borealis was visible across multiple regions of the United Kingdom, extending far south of its usual polar visibility range.
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- The GuardianSkies across the UK illuminated by the northern lights1h ago · open ↗
- Daily ExpressNorthern Lights spotted over UK skies - where to see Aurora according to the Met Office4h ago · open ↗
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