Northern Lights will shine across much of the UK TONIGHT

"Skygazers across much of the UK could be treated to a rare view of the Northern Lights tonight thanks to a 'severe' geomagnetic storm triggered by the Sun. Forecasters say a coronal mass ejection (CME) is expected to arrive this evening, prompting a stunning light display. This should be visible across much of the northern UK - with a chance of sightings further south across England and Wales."

"The National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA) measures the strength of these geomagnetic storms and places them into categories, from 'minor' G1 to 'extreme' G5. They say there is a chance of a strong G3 - or even severe G4 - geomagnetic storm being triggered this evening. Unfortunately the Met Office said cloud cover 'is expected to inhibit ideal viewing conditions for many parts' - but there is still a chance to spot the lights during clear intervals."

"The solar flare that erupted from the Sun on early Tuesday morning was identified as the largest in 2025 so far. It came from sunspot AR4274, which has been highly active in recent days, producing two other significant flares on November 9 and 10. Geomagnetic storms - even at this severe level - are not dangerous for humans on Earth because we are protected by the atmosphere. However it could disrupt satellites, power grids and some electronic devices such as mobile phones."

A coronal mass ejection is expected to arrive this evening, potentially producing visible Northern Lights across much of the northern UK and possibly further south into England and Wales. This would follow a previous night of intense charged-particle bombardment from the Sun. Satellite images and photographs showed green and red auroral displays over Whitley Bay, Northamptonshire, and Sunderland. NOAA warns the geomagnetic storm could reach G3 or even G4 severity. Cloud cover will limit viewing for many areas, but clear intervals may allow sightings. The largest solar flare of 2025 originated from sunspot AR4274. Severe geomagnetic storms are not dangerous to humans but can disrupt satellites, power grids and electronic devices.

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