Northern lights: How did England skies look?
Northern lights were captured all over the region and across the United Kingdom
November 06, 2023
In an amazing view for people who love looking at skies, the Northern Lights — visible from the east of England — lit up the sky in beautiful shades of red and magenta.
BBC reported that the lights were captured all over the region and across the United Kingdom.
The lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are beautiful dancing waves of light that have captivated people for millennia.
But despite its captivating beauty, this event is a rather violent one.
According to Space, energised particles from the sun slam into Earth's upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million mph (72 million kph), but our planet's magnetic field protects us from the onslaught.
In simpler terms, the northern lights are dependent on solar activity.
The more activity on the 'big ball of fire', the more chances are there of a spectacular lights show, according to Space, and enhanced activity is expected in the years to come.
BBC forecaster and Weatherquest meteorologist Dan Holley had earlier posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, telling followers: "If you have clear skies, look to the north right now. Not even fully dark yet but Aurora clearly visible by eye."
