Solar Dynamics Observatory

Northern Lights could be seen TONIGHT as rare aurora borealis sparked by three solar flares

Northern Lights could be seen TONIGHT as rare aurora borealis sparked by three solar flares The Met Office said the 'auroral oval is likely to become active later on Thursday evening', with aurora possibly visible across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England Brits could be treated to a stunning display of the Northern Lights tonight following three massive solar flares. NASA reported a trio of eruptions from the Sun this week - and cautioned that they are causing radio blackouts...

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