The chances of seeing the Northern Lights tonight in Ireland will be greatly reduced, due to the lower level of intensity of the geomagnetic activity and the increased cloud cover, compared to last night.
The strength of the activity measured up to 8 on the KP Index for Thursday night, with a clear sky, whereas tonight's activity is set to reach up to 5 on the scale, and with more cloud covering impacting potential visibility.
Our home star typically follows an 11-year-cycle, with periods of intense activity followed by a quiet phase. During its active bursts, the sun releases charged particles that travel through space.
Photos of the dazzling natural display were widely shared on social media, highlighting the public's fascination with the aurora, especially during this period of increased solar activity.
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