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Northern Lights Could Appear over UK Tonight - when and Where to See Them
A solar flare from sunspot region AR4436 has raised the chance of aurora sightings, with northern Scotland offering the best view, the Met Office said.
- The Met Office forecast that the Northern Lights may be visible across parts of the UK tonight, with Northern Scotland standing the greatest chance of observing the spectacular display.
- A substantial solar flare erupted from sunspot region AR4436 on Sunday, propelling billions of tonnes of solar plasma toward Earth as a coronal mass ejection that departed the Sun at approximately 1:30 p.m. on May 10.
- This year marks a once-in-a-decade solar maximum, an exceptional event where the Sun experiences heightened magnetic activity that scientists anticipate will reach its peak before gradually declining until the mid-2030s.
- Meteorological conditions appear uncertain, as a low-pressure system delivers waves of rainfall across the region, making it crucial whether stargazers manage to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.
- Auroral activity remains at background levels, though a glancing CME may arrive early today; additionally, the Met Office expects coronal hole fast winds on May 15 to potentially enhance the auroral oval.
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They're back! Northern Lights set to shine above Stoke-on-Trent tonight
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·Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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