Northern Lights Visible in the UK Tomorrow Night
The Aurora Borealis is expected to be seen across the UK on the night of November 7 due to a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun heading toward Earth's atmosphere.
Red Alert Issued by Aurorawatch UK
The Aurorawatch UK project has issued a red alert, indicating that with clear skies, the Northern Lights could be visible to the naked eye across parts of the UK.
"The auroral oval is likely to become enhanced over the coming days, due to glancing CME effects and then a coronal hole fast wind. Aurora is increasingly likely to become visible from Scotland and similar geomagnetic latitudes by 07 November. There is then a chance of aurora being seen from Northern Ireland and northern England, and a slight chance of glimpses from Wales and central England, although confidence here is low."
— Met Office Space Weather forecasting service
What is a Coronal Mass Ejection?
A CME occurs when a large cloud of charged and highly magnetized plasma is ejected from the Sun’s corona into space, leading to magnetic and radio disturbances on Earth.
Where Are Northern Lights Usually Visible?
- The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are typically seen at northern latitudes.
- This event could allow sightings further south than usual, including parts of the UK.
Summary
A solar event could make the Northern Lights visible across much of the UK on November 7, with higher chances in Scotland and northern regions.
Author's Conclusion
This rare solar activity offers a unique opportunity for the UK to witness the Northern Lights beyond their usual northern range.