Scientists have raised a red alert tonight, predicting that the Northern Lights may be visible across the UK with the naked eye. Aurorawatch UK issued this cautionary notice, stating that the beautiful celestial spectacle could be marvelled at both through camera lenses and unaided by fancy equipment. The attention-grabbing red alert came courtesy of Aurorawatch, following observations of significant geomagnetic activity currently pouring from the sun.
Given the current clarity of our skies, there's a strong chance people might catch sight of them from anywhere in the UK. The urgent warning reads: It is likely that aurora will be visible by eye and camera from anywhere in the UK. ' Furthermore, The Met Office spacewatch added that they had foreseen plenty of action for today (Saturday, August 17).
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