The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, were visible in various parts of the UK, including Newcastle, Cornwall, Leicestershire, and the North West of England. Reports indicate that the lights were seen in low light pollution areas, with some individuals capturing stunning photographs of the phenomenon. Weather conditions, specifically G1 conditions, contributed to the visibility of the auroras, with the possibility of faint photographic northern lights. The event has sparked excitement and awe among residents who were fortunate enough to witness the spectacle.
8pm update: The G3 level storm has weakened considerably over the last few hours. While naked eye auroras are becoming increasingly unlikely, photographic auroras could still be on the table from WNY after nightfall.
Wow - check out the Northern Lights dancing over Derbyshire this week ๐ They were spotted over Kedleston Hall and Magpie Mine See more pictures here: https://t.co/hGv7oxoUpH https://t.co/YRNgUqFQbu
How pretty ๐ Incredible time-lapse footage shows the Northern Lights above Derbyshire. ๐ฅ Joe Clarke, Kedleston Hall ๐ฅ Jock Todd, Magpie Mine https://t.co/PJhVCsj0rz
We were treated to another glorious display of the northern lights last night. The view from the coast path was stunning. The moon was shining brightly which lit the foreground and Bawden Rocks nicely. Walking home in the moonlight was magical #NorthernLights #Aurora #Cornwall https://t.co/GYp217oHDj
The people of the East Midlands were treated to a dazzling display of the Northern Lights last night. ๐โจ But, will we see them again tonight? Gill has more. https://t.co/OhTeuwbhJs
Skies across north-west England were aglow with a dazzling Northern Lights display https://t.co/J1l1pqkTGS
Dazzling Northern Lights array across the North West of England captured in stunning photos https://t.co/cLak0E95k1
The Northern Lights looking ๐คฉ over Cornwall last night - were you lucky enough to see them? Find out more about why these amazing lights happen โก https://t.co/YHBRjdrvHQ https://t.co/rO26rpNq5e
Northern Lights put on display above Cornwall https://t.co/FNXmsYWBqN
๐ฎ Did you see the Northern Lights over Leicestershire last night? Luke Palms took this amazing picture about 23:37 over Rutland Water ๐ If you were lucky enough to see them, post your pics in the comments and let us know where you took them ๐ https://t.co/gTa50zP6pn
๐ฎ Did you see the Northern Lights over the East Midlands last night? Rachel Fordham took this amazing picture about 23:30 over Giltbrook, Nottinghamshire ๐ If you were lucky enough to see them, reply with your pics ๐ https://t.co/jk948SUeAi
What a treat last night โจ The Northern Lights were visible last night in Coleford. Did you spot them? https://t.co/DpI8f0C30b
Itโs getting dark and G1 conditions are still holding (for now). Naked eye auroras would be unlikely, but photographic auroras could be a thing in the hours ahead.
AURORAS TONIGHT? There might be a slight chance to see the aurora across parts of WNY tonight. G1 conditions are currently in place. It is unclear if these conditions will hold long enough for nightfall, but if they do, faint photographic northern lights could be possibleโฆ https://t.co/b54a7w0Cyy
If youโre in a low light pollution area, look up. You may be in for a treat tonight (anywhere in the UK) #Aurora https://t.co/K3m8duGPbL
UK Northern lights alert. A biggy. https://t.co/Ow5Uoo76HA
Rainbow. Newcastle upon Tyne. 16th April 2024. #StormHour #ThePhotoHour https://t.co/5PYBEaLqoA