Tonight, large parts of the UK could witness the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, thanks to a coronal mass ejection from the sun. Best viewing is expected in the north of Northern Ireland and Scotland, where clear skies are forecasted. Even those further south may capture the spectacle with a capable camera. The display features vibrant colors resulting from solar particles interacting with Earth's atmosphere, and the colors observed depend on the type of gases present. The phenomenon illustrates the beauty and science of solar activity impacting our planet.
"The natural light display, also known as aurora borealis, makes the night's sky glow a magical mix of red, green, purple and pink."
"Generally the further north you are, the greater the probability of you witnessing aurora borealis."
"Cameras help as the long exposure allows loads of light in and enhances the colours more than the human eye can see," a Met Office spokesperson said.
"The aurora is expected to become visible due to a coronal mass ejection - a massive expulsion of plasma from the sun's corona."
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