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What's the Met Office's role?
The Met Office is the UK's national weather service, providing forecasts and warnings. In the context of the story, they offer guidance on the best times for aurora viewing, suggesting September and October are favourable. While they don't predict the aurora itself, their expertise in atmospheric conditions and seasonal changes helps inform the public about optimal viewing periods for natural phenomena like the Northern Lights.
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