3 d. ago Top meteorologist reveals the best places to see the Northern Lights

If you're yet to set eyes on the Aurora Borealis, then next year is the time to plot a visit to see them. British meteorologist John Griffiths explains why.

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3 d. ago 10 destinations in the UK where you can see the Northern Lights — including Scotland

The Northern Lights are a truly breathtaking sight, and if you're lucky, you might even be able to spot them in the UK

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4 d. ago ‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe

Wonderful art, amazing design and beautiful locations have drawn our tipsters to chapels, churches and cathedrals from Norway to Bulgaria• Tell us about a great charity challenge you’ve taken part in – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherThe Tromsøysund parish church, commonly called the Arctic Cathedral, in Tromsø is a modernist delight. The simple, elegant exterior that reflects the surrounding scenery and evokes traditional Sami dwellings is matched by an interior that has the most comfortable pews I have ever sat on. The stunning glass mosaic titled the Return of Christ at one end may not be to everyone’s taste, but to me had power and majesty. Exiting this magnificent building after an organ recital to be met by the northern lights flickering overhead was awe-inspiring.Bruce Horton Continue reading...

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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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1 week ago Fungi lanterns and northern lights: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 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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3 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 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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