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Northern Lights dance across UK sky on Halloween night

Northern Lights dance across UK sky on Halloween night

Summary

The aurora borealis lit up skies across parts of the UK on Halloween night, especially in Scotland and Northern Ireland, after cloud and rain moved south. The Met Office said the lights could appear again on Sunday night, mainly in northern areas, but expected a weaker display and warned that cloud could block views.

Key Facts

  • Skywatchers saw the aurora borealis across parts of the UK on Saturday night, Halloween.
  • Scotland and Northern Ireland had favorable viewing conditions as cloud and rain moved south.
  • Photographers reported displays in Nairn, Busta, Jedburgh, Pooley Bridge and Dolgellau.
  • The Met Office Space Weather Centre said increased solar wind activity could support another display on Sunday night.
  • The aurora may be visible mainly in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
  • A weather front moving into the far north could bring cloud and obscure the lights.
  • The display is expected to be less intense than Saturday's and to ease from Monday.
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