Summary
The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, lit up the skies of the UK in shades of green and pink. This natural light show happened due to solar eruptions sending particles to Earth, which interacted with the atmosphere. The event was visible across many parts of the UK, and the Met Office noted severe geomagnetic storms as the cause.
Key Facts
- The Northern Lights appeared in the UK with colors like green and pink.
- This light display happens when particles from the Sun hit Earth's atmosphere.
- Normally, the Northern Lights are seen near the Arctic Circle.
- The lights were visible across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and many parts of England.
- The Met Office reported severe geomagnetic storms, making auroras visible even as far south as northern Italy.
- A solar event called a Coronal Mass Ejection caused the Northern Lights.
- Different gases in the atmosphere produce different colors; oxygen causes green lights, while nitrogen causes purple, blue, and pink ones.
