Northern Lights Spotted in UK, More Expected Saturday

0:00On March 21st, Brits across the United Kingdom spotted the northern lights on Friday evening, with colors visible as far south as Norfolk. A powerful geomagnetic storm from a coronal, mass ejection on the sun triggered the display as charged particles hit Earth's atmosphere and lit up. Gases, like oxygen for green hues and nitrogen for reds, blues, and pinks. Stargazers and photographers captured the lights over spots like Northumberlands, Bamberg Lighthouse, and similar views popped up across Europe, including Estonia. Forecasters at the Met Office Space Weather Prediction Center say high solar activity means the Aurora could return Saturday evening, especially in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northern England, and Wales, though some clouds might block views in spots. These storms pose no danger to people thanks to Earth's protective shield, but they can sometimes disrupt tech-like satellites and power grids, so keep an eye on clearer Northern

1:01skies tonight.