Northern Lights visible in parts of Ireland last night – and more displays possible on Tuesday

Northern Lights visible in parts of Ireland last night – and more displays possible on Tuesday

The Northern Lights were visible across parts of Ireland and the UK overnight and may appear again on Tuesday following a powerful solar storm.

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Could the Aurora Borealis be visible from Ireland tonight?

The Aurora Borealis could be visible in Ireland on Tuesday night. The Northern Lights were spotted in parts of the country late on Monday night as far as South Kerry, with stargazers potentially being able to see the phenomenon again on Tuesday. A solar storm meant that the lights were visible farther south, and with the lights potentially visible again tonight, people are urged to keep watching the skies — although there may be some factors tha…