Exact date Northern Lights could illuminate UK skies this week

A solar storm could bring a stunning aurora borealis display to the UK this week, with the potential for sightings tonight and on Saturday. The Met Office has identified two key dates for Northern Lights activity, triggered by a ‘glancing Coronal Mass Ejection’ from the Sun. Skywatchers in northern regions are advised to seek dark, clear skies away from city lights to increase chances of witnessing the colorful phenomenon, which is more frequent during the current peak of the 11-year solar cycle.

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