This week, the UK and parts of Iceland experienced remarkable natural phenomena. In the UK, the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, were visible on Tuesday night in several regions including Cornwall, the East Midlands, Leicestershire, and the North West of England, as well as across the south coast. This rare event was captured in numerous photographs by local residents and featured in various local news outlets. Meanwhile, in Iceland, the Geldingadalur Valley volcano erupted on March 24, providing a stunning backdrop as the Northern Lights danced in the sky. This dual display of nature's power was particularly noted along Iceland's southwest coast, where observers witnessed the lava and auroral lights together.
An unforgettable duo along Iceland’s southwest coast treated natural wonder aficionados to quite the sight this week: As lava spewed forth from the Earth, northern lights writhed overhead. More details: https://t.co/XagnjagUEk https://t.co/ibrqSPo4WP
An unforgettable duo along Iceland’s southwest coast treated natural wonder aficionados to quite the sight this week: As lava spewed forth from the Earth, northern lights writhed overhead. More details ⤵️ https://t.co/XagnjagUEk https://t.co/IKT7fzc8AT
The coast path plus the Northern Lights 🤩 Another fab photo of the Aurora Borealis in Cornwall this week, thanks to Andrew Trenoweth for sharing this photo taken on the north coast close to Bawden Rocks. https://t.co/57qRwJQEVg
Porthleven Under Cornish Skies @BBCCornwall https://t.co/w9t0nhe7y8 https://t.co/2m7pqty54o
Breathtaking! The Geldingadalur Valley volcano erupts on March 24 beneath a display of the northern lights. (Christopher Mathews/SpaceWeather.com) https://t.co/9U8mefyxLR https://t.co/7AhBoiIKca
Stargazers in #Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria captured the Northern Lights in a stunning series of photographs taken on Tuesday. https://t.co/OlC5Jn6fQc
Stacks and Pillars. What a treat it was to capture the aurora again on home turf on Tuesday night. I'm still in awe that we're able to witness displays like this as far south as Cornwall #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #Cornwall https://t.co/XPFaDu388e
A view of the volcanic eruption area with the northern lights dancing in the sky on Tuesday near the town Grindavik, Iceland. Photo by Marco di Marco of The Associated Press. https://t.co/MlCLF0BuY4
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. 🌌✨ 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
Stargazers in the South were treated to a rare sight last night. 👉 https://t.co/zlDjtAy8X5 https://t.co/wIPdWANxUU
Dazzling Northern Lights array across the North West of England captured in stunning photos https://t.co/cLak0E95k1
The Northern Lights looking 🤩 over Cornwall last night - were you lucky enough to see them? Find out more about why these amazing lights happen ➡ https://t.co/YHBRjdrvHQ https://t.co/rO26rpNq5e
Northern Lights put on display above Cornwall https://t.co/FNXmsYWBqN
Northern lights photographed over south coast https://t.co/f69LQT5XV9
Northern lights photographed over south coast https://t.co/9qzNByA3c6 #bbcsouthnews
Northern Lights display captured across East Midlands https://t.co/bUDmNKU7c1
Northern Lights display captured across East Midlands - tap the pic to read more https://t.co/1PPDAl789I
BBC Radio Cornwall's breakfast show was live from Falmouth this morning to see how local business are getting on - and thankfully it didn't rain! ⛅ Listen back to James Churchfield here ➡ https://t.co/zBcIpwpK4E https://t.co/R7NrHSXPaH
😮 Did you see the Northern Lights over Leicestershire last night? Luke Palms took this amazing picture about 23:37 over Rutland Water 🙌 If you were lucky enough to see them, post your pics in the comments and let us know where you took them 👇 https://t.co/gTa50zP6pn
A colourful selection from our WeatherWatchers this morning - did you spot the #northernlights last night? ^Kirsty https://t.co/tymx8TntX5
😮 Did you see the Northern Lights over the East Midlands last night? Rachel Fordham took this amazing picture about 23:30 over Giltbrook, Nottinghamshire 🙌 If you were lucky enough to see them, reply with your pics 👇 https://t.co/jk948SUeAi
What a treat last night ✨ The Northern Lights were visible last night in Coleford. Did you spot them? https://t.co/DpI8f0C30b
Extraodinary. The Northern Lights could be seen from as far south as Dartmoor last night. https://t.co/MTDAK28wle
Cracking view of the Aurora last night on #Dartmoor! #NorthernLights #Aurora https://t.co/ylXeZB2hg0
Out and about his morning with @ChurchfieldJE for the @BBCCornwall breakfast programme. We are on the #tregoniggie industrial estate in #falmouth to look at life behind the waterfront. Come and join us https://t.co/5fbokhwISl
If you’re 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
An amazing view of the lava bubbling in the crater today #Iceland 📹 Guðmundur Bergkvist https://t.co/Rxuzsso5Vn