69 m. ago Northern Lights dazzle the UK amid Met Office's warning of aurora 'red alert'

The Met Office had said the Northern Lights — or aurora sighting — would result in "geomagnetic storming" but Brits scrambled to take a glimpse of the rare phenomenon

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5 h. ago Intense geomagnetic storms could make auroras visible in southern US

Major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field may make northern lights visible far more south than usualThe aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern tier of US states on Monday night, and possibly even further south, following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field, a forecast shows.The forecast, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s space weather prediction center, comes amid intense geomagnetic and solar radiation storms, said Shawn Dahl, service coordinator at the center. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Northern lights dazzle the UK amid aurora 'red alert' but Met Office warns the geomagnetic storm could 'bring widespread chaos'

The dazzling lights have been spotted by stargazers across the country, from the Highlands to Penzance.

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6 h. ago Largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years could trigger auroras on Earth

A solar radiation storm this large has not been seen since October 2003

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8 h. ago People share stunning photos of the Northern Lights over Wales

The Northern Lights wowed people in parts of Wales on Monday evening

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10 h. ago Met Office maps show when UK could be treated to Northern Lights

The Northern Lights could be visible across the UK tonight and tomorrow as a massive solar flare heads for Earth, with the celestial display possibly visible in southern areas too

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10 h. ago Northern Lights may be visible in Wales as Met Office names best time to see display

A massive solar flare is heading for Earth which could bring Aurora Borealis to UK skies including potentially Wales, with peak viewing around 4am though cloud cover may limit visibility

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11 h. ago Met Office says Northern Lights could be visible this week as maps reveal where

The Northern Lights could be visible over parts of the UK this week as a solar flare has been released from the Sun - the Met Office has revealed where is most likely to see them

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13 h. ago Everything we know about seeing the Northern Lights in the UK tonight

The Met Office has forecast that the aurora borealis could be visible from the UK tonight

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13 h. ago How to see Northern Lights tonight as Met Office forecasts aurora borealis visibility

The aurora borealis could be visible in the UK tonight

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13 h. ago Scotland weather: When Northern Lights are forecast to be visible this week

Watch the Met Office forecast, as the aurora borealis could be visible in Scotland this week - weather permitting.

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14 h. ago Northern Lights could be seen in England as Met Office forecasts 'strong' solar storm

Cloud cover across the UK tonight could affect people's chances of seeing the Northern Lights

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15 h. ago Northern lights to reach UK tonight after severe solar storm, Met Office says

Colossal solar flare launched a coronal mass ejection that will reach Earth early Tuesday morning

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17 h. ago Exactly where and when to see Northern Lights as they reach UK on Tuesday

The lights could be visible further south than usual, weather permitting

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5 d. ago Wild beauty: Cruise into Norway’s incredible nature, from sea life to the Northern Lights

From Arctic waters to windswept ports, Norway’s nature and wildlife are a major draw, and a Nordic cruise offers a direct way to experience both

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6 d. ago See the Northern Lights in the next two months or risk missing them for 11 years

We've been spoiled with aurora sightings over the last year or so but, according to NASA, that is set to change.

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7 d. ago Scotland's best places to see Northern Lights as aurora activity hits peak

The Sun is currently at the most active phase of its 11-year cycle.

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7 d. ago Met Office issues new yellow warning for Scotland as flooding brings major disruption

The Met Office warned that clear skies and light winds will cause northern Scottish roads to freeze Monday evening into Tuesday morning.

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1 week ago The six incredible Scottish locations where you'll be able to see the Northern Lights this month

With Iceland prices high, you might be looking for an alternative spot to see the Northern Lights. Now, an expert has revealed six incredible locations closer to home.

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2 w. ago Pictures of the spectacular Harbin ice festival currently lighting up northern China

The northeastern Chinese City of Harbin is home to a fabulous celebration of ice

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