Summary
The northern lights were visible for a second night in a row across the United Kingdom, reaching unusually far south due to a strong solar storm. This storm, caused by a large solar eruption called a Coronal Mass Ejection, made the aurora visible even in southern England.
Key Facts
- The northern lights were seen for two consecutive nights in the UK.
- They appeared unusually far south, even reaching places like St Agnes, Cornwall.
- This was due to a strong solar storm from a Coronal Mass Ejection.
- The solar storm registered a 4 on a scale of 1 to 5.
- Clouds and rain in some areas made the aurora less visible.
- The Met Office doesn't expect another display in the next few days as the storm has weakened.
- Solar activity remains high, meaning more chances to see the aurora in the future.
