The Thursday night sky could bring the mesmerizing sight of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, to the northern United States, USA Today reported.
Aurora borealis or Northern Lights could be visible across the northern US and parts of the UK Thursday night
As per the Space Weather Prediction Center, there’s a possibility of auroras occurring as far south as Illinois and Oregon. “Aurora chasers are on high alert for some potentially very impressive displays,” according to Space.com.
Excitingly, people in the UK, including places as far south as Cornwall, might have a chance to capture photos of this colorful phenomenon if they have a good camera and can escape light pollution.
The Northern Lights, typically visible over regions closer to the Arctic Circle like Scandinavia and Alaska, make any sighting over the UK a special treat for skygazers. On average, the aurora can be seen in the far north of Scotland every few months but becomes increasingly challenging to observe as you move further south.
The dazzling display is thanks to energetic expulsions from the sun, creating a spectacular natural light show tonight, according to Daily Mail.
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