8 h. ago Aurora australis: southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers were treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia and New ZealandAn intense geomagnetic storm, caused by several powerful bursts of energy from the sun, has led the Bureau of Meteorology’s space weather forecasting centre to issue an aurora alert for “mid to southern parts of Australia”. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Solar 'cannibal storm' could disrupt communications as Northern Lights appear in UK skies

The solar storm won’t cause any harm to humans but is expected to bring with it a stunning display of the Northern Lights tonight

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15 h. ago Northern Lights Scotland 2025: Here's how to see the Aurora Borealis tonight as lights to dazzle above UK

The northern half of the UK will have the best chance of seeing the lights

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15 h. ago Northern Lights fill Scotland's skies overnight and there could be more to come

The aurora borealis dazzled overhead in the early hours of this morning.

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18 h. ago 'Earth in danger' as severe solar storms set to trigger major 'blackout' event

Earth is probably in danger, but there is a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the early hours of Wednesday or on Wednesday night in many parts of the UK

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19 h. ago Aurora australis: southern lights to be visible across large parts of Australia amid severe solar storm

Lights may be enjoyed from Tasmania and New Zealand, experts say, but also as far north as Sydney and PerthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSkywatchers may be treated to a celestial delight on Wednesday evening, with a severe solar storm making it possible to view the southern lights across large parts of Australia – possibly including Sydney and Perth.An intense geomagnetic storm, caused by several powerful bursts of energy from the sun, has led the Bureau of Meteorology’s space weather forecasting centre to issue an aurora alert for “mid to southern parts of Australia”. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Space forecasters say severe solar storm could bring dazzling auroras — but also disrupt communications

The northern lights may be seen in more than 20 states and much farther south than normal

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6 d. ago Northern lights may be visible in parts of the US due to solar storms

Space forecasters say solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states

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6 d. ago Northern Lights red alert as aurora could dazzle as far down as 'central England' this week

The Met Office says the aurora borealis is 'likely to be visible' across much of the UK this week

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2 w. ago Northern Lights could dazzle in England tonight as Met Office forecasts 'glimpses' of aurora

The aurora borealis could be seen as far south as north England tonight

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2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa sparks mandatory evacuation for millions as 140mph winds smash Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa is expected to bring catastrophic flooding, landslides, and storm surges to the Carribbean as it approaches Jamaica and Cuba

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2 w. ago Snow expected in UK over weekend with ‘coldest days of season so far’

Atlantic winds to bring biting temperatures after Storm Benjamin

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2 w. ago Storm Benjamin to bring 65mph winds as 4 Met Office warnings issued across UK

Weather warnings are in force as Storm Benjamin sweeps through the UK

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2 w. ago Storm Benjamin batters Britain: Heavy rain and 75mph winds bring misery for commuters as weather warnings and flood alerts covering millions of people come into force

The Met Office has issued four yellow weather warnings for up to two inches of rain and 75mph gusts from the storm - with flooding, power cuts and travel disruption all set to impact the UK today.

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3 w. ago Met Office maps show exact time Storm Benjamin will cross UK

Storm Benjamin is set to bring 75mph winds and heavy rain this week

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3 w. ago UK weather map: Where Storm Benjamin is set to bring 75mph winds and heavy rain this week

Met Office issues three yellow weather warnings as heavy downpours and strong gales to lash across UK

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