13 h. ago You could see the Northern Lights for just over £200 with Wowcher’s Iceland trip

Are you ready to tick this stunning scenic destination off your bucket list?

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14 h. ago Northern Lights: Met Office forecasts more stunning auroras in UK this week after solar storms

The Northern Lights could be visible further south than usual

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16 h. ago Northern Lights: How to see stunning auroras after series of solar storms this week

Four coronal mass ejections are set to hit Earth between 15 and 17 October

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19 h. ago Lyra’s last story – exclusive extract from Philip Pullman’s final installment in The Book of Dust trilogy

Thirty years ago, The Northern Lights introduced the world to Lyra Silvertongue. Now, Pullman completes her story in The Rose Field – plus listen to an audiobook extract read by Michael SheenShe washed herself as well as she could in the little basin with its lukewarm water, and looked in the mirror dispassionately. The bruises on her face were fading, but she was tanned by the sun, and her cheeks and the bridge of her nose not far off from being actually burnt, so she must find some cream or ointment to deal with that. A broad-brimmed hat would help too.She spread a very little of the rose salve on her nose and lips, her cheekbones and forehead. Then she sat down and thought about Ionides. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Lyra’s last story – exclusive extract from Philip Pullman’s final instalment in The Book of Dust trilogy

Thirty years ago, Northern Lights introduced the world to Lyra Belacqua. Now, Pullman completes her story in The Rose Field – plus listen to an audiobook extract read by Michael SheenShe washed herself as well as she could in the little basin with its lukewarm water, and looked in the mirror dispassionately. The bruises on her face were fading, but she was tanned by the sun, and her cheeks and the bridge of her nose not far off from being actually burnt, so she must find some cream or ointment to deal with that. A broad-brimmed hat would help too.She spread a very little of the rose salve on her nose and lips, her cheekbones and forehead. Then she sat down and thought about Ionides. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Northern Lights could be visible in UK tonight as Met Office forecasts 'enhanced geomagnetic activity'

A series of solar storms are set to bring impressive Northern Lights this week

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40 h. ago Northern Lights alert: How to see stunning auroras after series of solar storms this week

Four coronal mass ejections are set to hit Earth between 15 and 17 October

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42 h. ago 'Hottest' new Christmas markets in Europe for 2025 from rooftop mulled wine to Northern Lights pop

If you're thinking of a festive trip this year, the best new markets across Europe have been unveiled.

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3 d. ago 'Magical' Iceland accommodation where you can sleep under Northern Lights on a budget

Iceland is a dream-visit destination for plenty of travellers and now one Brit found a magical, budget-friendly stay where you can sleep under the Northern Lights

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5 d. ago Beautiful Scottish island with Norse history named best spot in UK for seeing Northern Lights

The next few months are likely to provide the best chances this decade to see the aurora borealis at its most spectacular, before the sun's 11-year cycle begins to shift away from a stage that has created fantastic displays in the skies over the past two years

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7 d. ago UK signs £350m deal to supply India with air defence missiles and launchers

The Ministry of Defence said the lightweight-multirole missiles will be made in Northern Ireland, securing more than 700 jobs.

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1 week ago Greater Manchester town to host light festival with last chance to see Northern Lights display

The free event returns to the town this November with 'world-class' lights displays, immersive installations and street performances

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1 week ago Northern Lights could dazzle UK skies this week as rare October supermoon rises

The aurora borealis could be visible farther south than usual this week

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1 week ago Fred Olsen launches 2027 programme from Liverpool including Northern Lights cruises

Set sail for somewhere chilly, exotic, or something in between with one of these three new Fred. Olsen cruises departing from Liverpool in 2027.

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1 week ago Iceland resident reveals how to take the best pictures of the Northern Lights

As the aurora season has now kicked off in the Northern Hemisphere, it's unsurprising that hoards of travellers are heading to such countries as Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

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1 week ago Beautiful UK islands are 'best place to see the Northern Lights' this winter

Icelandair has listed the best places in the UK to spot the Northern Lights, as the cycle of the sun begins to move away from the solar maximum, meaning fewer chances to spot the aurora borealis

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2 w. ago Northern Lights and Arctic sights: reasons to choose a Norway cruise

With the aurora at its brightest in years, there’s never been a better time to see the Northern Lights, and a Norway cruise takes you right to the heart of the action

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2 w. ago Northern Lights red alert as Scots skies to light up tonight and how to catch it

We could see a display of Aurora Borealis this evening.

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2 w. ago Northern Lights red alert as Aurora Borealis to appear in UK skies tonight

Excited skywatchers have been urged to keep an eye on the night's sky as a red alert has been issued for the Northern Lights - and we could be seeing a display very soon

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2 w. ago Met Office reveals when Northern Lights could next dazzle UK skies

Parts of the UK could be treated to an aurora borealis display this week

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