10 h. ago Northern Lights dazzles Scots skies as readers share stunning photos of rare phenomenon

From purple swirls above the fields of Orkney, to pinks and greens over Lossiemouth, Scotland got an eyeful

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10 h. ago How and where to see the Northern Lights tonight after dazzling display above UK skies

The solar spectacle could be seen in the Midlands and as far south as West Cork

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22 h. ago Met Office issues rare Northern Lights alert for when Scots may spot phenomenon

Scots in these five areas will be able to see the 'best views' of the Northern Lights as the Met Office issues rare alert

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35 h. ago Northern Lights to dazzle across England tonight as Met Office forecasts 'likely' aurora

The aurora borealis could reach the south of England tonight thanks an 'enhanced auroral oval'

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3 w. ago Holiday hotspot to see rare natural phenomenon as tourists flock to island

The holiday hotspot — beloved by British sunseekers — is said to be one of the best places to see the astronomical phenomenon in the world on August 12, at the height of the summer holidays

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3 w. ago Where Northern Lights could dazzle in UK tonight as Met Office forecasts 'enhanced auroral activity'

Lucky sky watchers could see the Northern Lights, the Sturgeon Moon and a dazzling meteor shower tonight

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4 w. ago Shortest day in human history is today in rare phenomenon – but it comes with a warning

The planet will spin slightly faster at its poles due to a change driven by the moon's gravitational pull, shaving 1.25 milliseconds off the usual 86,400 seconds over the course of a day

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