#aurora-borealis

#aurora-borealis

Parts of the UK could be treated to a display of the northern lights across the night sky tonight thanks to recent solar activity. The Met Office forecast the effects of a coronial mass ejection - a burst of material from the sun into space - would result in the colourful displays across northern parts of the UK from Tuesday evening.

December closes 2024 with highlights for stargazers, including meteor showers, lunar occultations, and planet watching, particularly the spectacular visibility of Jupiter.

Thanks to "WINTER WONDER: The Northern Lights Express" at Rockefeller Center, visitors will have an opportunity to wander through 11 immersive rooms - 13,000 square feet in total - to admire the spectacle.

NASA anticipates that a coronal mass ejection (CME), a burst of solar plasma, could arrive on Earth this Friday, leading to a minor geomagnetic storm.

The recent display of the northern lights, visible as far south as Alabama, was linked to coronal mass ejections from the sun, affecting Earth's magnetic field.

Academic Jim Wild emphasized the unique experience of witnessing the northern lights from one's home, noting the blend of personal delight and scientific interest in auroras.