Northern Lights stun UK down to England's south coast

BBC England Saturday 10 October 2026, 20:57 UTC 1 min read

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The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

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ABC Australia 11m ago

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Washington Post Politics 16m ago

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