32 h. ago Scots 'likely' to see Northern Lights tonight as rare red aurora alert issued

The Northern Lights is set to fill the sky tonight across much of the north of Scotland as a rare red aurora alert is issued

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32 h. ago When and where to see the Northern Lights in the UK tonight as rare red alert issued

Experts have said the phenomenon is ‘likely’ to be visible to much of the UK

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34 h. ago Northern Lights in UK tonight 'likely' as rare red aurora alert issued

Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, is set to fill the sky tonight around the UK with stunning green, pink and red colours due to increased solar activity

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6 d. ago Fungi lanterns and northern lights: photos of the day – Friday

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1 week ago Northern Lights at Heaton Park in pictures with full food and drink price lists

The Christmas lights trail has arrived at Heaton Park

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1 week ago Best places to see the northern lights around the world – and when

Where to go – and when – for a glimpse of the spectacular aurora borealis

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1 week ago We were first inside Manchester's newest Christmas event and left full of festive feels

The Northern Lights event has arrived at Heaton Park

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1 week ago Aurora borealis captured in stunning time lapse by ISS astronaut

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman of SpaceX Crew-11 mission shared a stunning footage from the International Space Station showcasing a stunning display of aurora borealis.

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2 w. ago John Lewis 'brings Christmas ad to life' at Manchester's new festive light trail

Northern Lights in Heaton Park opens this week

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2 w. ago The surprise trip that could be the best way to see the northern lights

Here’s how to have a floating holiday under the technicolour waltz of the aurora borealis

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2 w. ago I'm A Celebrity first look inside the 2025 camp as stars enter the jungle

Eight pictures from the hit ITV series that kicked off for the 2025 edition tonight

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2 w. ago Space station astronauts take cover as ‘cannibal’ solar storm sparks auroras across globe

Dazzling northern and southern lights seen across Europe, North America, and Australia

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3 w. ago Stunning video shows Aurora dazzling in the sky as northern lights seen across the US

The aurora borealis was caught on camera over DeKalb, Illinois, as the aerial phenomenon was visible across much of the US.

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3 w. ago Northern Lights Scotland: 19 beautiful images as Aurora Borealis put on incredible show across Scotland

The visibility of aurora borealis sparked a frenzy of excitement across parts of the UK this week.

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3 w. ago Cannibal solar storm heading for Earth will be biggest in 20 years

Communication systems could be disrupted, Northern Lights will be seen and NASA has postponed a Mars mission

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3 w. ago Why isn't Emmerdale on tonight? ITV soap hit by schedule shake

There won't be a visit to the Dales this evening following Robert Sugden's and Kev Townsend's flashback special

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3 w. ago What is a ‘cannibal storm’? Experts say it’s biggest to hit Britain in two decades

The solar storm has already begun to impact the British Geological Survey’s satellites

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3 w. ago ‘Cannibal’ solar storm could be biggest to hit planet for 20 years, experts warn

Increased solar activity means the Northern Lights may be visible across parts of the UK.

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3 w. ago Met Office map shows 'extreme' Northern Lights forecast covering UK tonight as red alert issued

An 'extreme' geomagnetic storm is expected to trigger spectacular and widespread aurora displays across the globe

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3 w. ago Largest solar storm 'in 20 years' could trigger power blackouts and GPS disruptions across UK

A 'cannibal' solar storm is set to spark an 'extreme' geomagnetic storm, disrupting communications and triggering spectacular Northern Lights displays

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