🌌 Heads up, stargazers! Tomorrow evening (November 7), folks in Wales might just get a rare treat — a glimpse of the breathtaking Northern Lights! Thanks to a coronal mass ejection from the Sun, the mesmerising Aurora Borealis could dance across our skies. Imagine those vibrant colours lighting up the night!
Aurorawatch UK has sounded a ‘red alert’ meaning if the skies stay clear, you might spot this celestial spectacle without any special gear. The Met Office confirms that the auroral oval is expected to brighten due to solar activity. While Scotland and Northern Ireland have the best shot of seeing the lights, there’s a slim chance Wales and central England could be lucky too.
Here’s a bit of fun science behind it: a coronal mass ejection (CME) is a burst of charged solar particles that collides with Earth’s magnetic field, sparking these electrifying lights. These CMEs are more common as we near the peak of the Sun’s 11-year cycle, meaning more chances to catch the Northern Lights.
So, if you fancy a celestial show, keep your eyes peeled tomorrow night. If the skies are clear, you won’t want to miss Mother Nature’s dazzling performance. 🌌✨