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Northern Lights Display Visible in Greater Manchester, England, Overnight
The Northern Lights were visible in Greater Manchester overnight, with forecasters suggesting possible visibility in northern England. Katie Harlick captured images of the aurora borealis from Rivington Pike near Bolton at 4:46 a.m. local time on Saturday.
Stargazers in the United Kingdom witnessed a display of the Northern Lights overnight. Earlier in the week, the Met Office had advised people to watch for potential sightings on March 20. Although the aurora borealis was expected to be most visible in Scotland, the Met Office indicated that northern England might also have a chance to see it. The conditions were ideal in parts of Greater Manchester, where the Northern Lights were visible. According to the Met Office, there is a chance they could be visible again in the UK tonight. Two coronal mass ejections arrived on March 20, according to the agency.
Key Facts
- The Northern Lights were visible in parts of the UK overnight.
- The Met Office had suggested possible sightings earlier in the week.
- The aurora borealis was expected to be most visible in Scotland.
- Conditions were ideal in parts of Greater Manchester for spotting the lights.
- Katie Harlick captured images of the Northern Lights from Rivington Pike, near Bolton.
- Shades of green and purple were visible above Greater Manchester.
- The aurora was visible by eye and camera at 4:46 a.m. local time on Saturday.
- The Met Office says there is a chance they could be visible again in the UK tonight.
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- Manchester Evening News — Northern Lights pictured in stunning display above Greater Manchester