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Northern Lights expected to happen Visible in parts of the UK Can also be seen on Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
It will be the second time this week that people in Britain will be able to see the spectacle of lights, after the Aurora Borealis became visible in parts of the country on Tuesday night.
weather office It said on social media on Tuesday: “Auroras are possible tonight! Most likely over northern Scotland, but perhaps further south into Northern Ireland, England and Wales, although extensive cloud in these areas will limit any views.
Stargazers will find the best visibility in the northern parts of the country, but prophet It is suggested that viewing is possible to the south across England and Wales, although cloud cover may hamper ideal viewing conditions in many parts.
solar phenomena usually occur Most visible in the auroral oval – A ring of light around Iceland and the polar cap.
Forecasters predicted that three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) were expected to reach Earth overnight Tuesday and Wednesday, with visibility increasing into Wednesday and Thursday morning.
When these CMEs erupt from the Sun and travel at speeds of several million kilometers per hour, the northern lights appear on Earth; when directed toward Earth, they can interact with the planet’s magnetic field, triggering geomagnetic storms, which in turn can produce aurora displays.
According to the British Geological Survey, the color of light depends on the molecules affected. Oxygen, nitrogen and other gases in the atmosphere have their own characteristics. Colour As a result, a range of blue, green, yellow and red colors were seen in the aurora.
Pink and green rays of aurora were seen shining in the sky above St Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay on the north east coast on Tuesday night.
Despite predictions of CMEs arriving on Earth, the visibility of the light spectacle depends on a number of factors, from light pollution and cloud cover to the position of the Moon. Remote locations with clear skies offer the best chance of seeing light shows in the sky.
Photography can help capture the colorful spectacle, with the Royal Photographic Society advising people to aim for clear skies with no wind and to find a “dark sky” location with little light pollution.
“Look for an interesting foreground, such as trees, that will create silhouettes in the sky,” the society advises. “Or use a lake or body of water, which will create reflections and create a more interesting photo. Over time, you can experiment with adding light from a strobe or LED lamp to bring out details in the foreground.”
According to the Met Office, the Northern Lights are most active during the equinoxes and solstices, around March and April, or during September and October.