News · 21 March 2026

UK Skies Could See Northern Lights On Saturday

Many people across the UK could again witness the spectacular Northern Lights tonight, following Friday's impressive display. This comes after a strong geomagnetic storm on Friday night, which resulted from a coronal mass ejection erupting from the Sun. Forecasters suggest geomagnetic activity might stay high, with the aurora visible as far south as Norfolk on Friday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 March 2026 at 11:27

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