Recent solar flares have created the potential for a 'breathtaking' display of the aurora borealis across the UK this weekend. The lights are most likely to be visible in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England, with a possibility of sightings further south on Saturday night.
The Northern Lights could put on a show across the UK this weekend with recent solar flares creating the potential for a 'breathtaking' display.
"Look northwards and try to find a place with dark skies, ideally away from a city where light pollution can interfere with the view." Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts. This flare is classified as an X9.0 flare. According to Nasa, X-class denotes the most intense flares, while the number provides more information about its strength.
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