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Northern Lights dazzles skies across the UK

Northern Lights dazzles skies across the UK
BBC Wales Sunday 11 October 2026, 09:18 UTC 1 min read
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The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.
Northern Lights (ORG) UK (LOCATION) the Aurora Borealis (LOCATION)
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