The dazzling Northern Lights illuminated the night sky above Bolton in the early hours, with Bolton News Camera Club members up to capture the stunning displays. My first ever view of the Northern Lights from the moors above Bolton tonight. 3 second iPhone image, not visible by naked eye.
#northernlights pic.twitter.com/DR0jeVBjKj — Dave Newton (@dave3263) August 12, 2024 Stargazers stayed up in the hope of catching the celestial wonder of not only the Northern Lights but also the Perseid meteor shower.
The beautiful Aurora Borealis could be seen in Harwood just after midnight, as well as above others areas in the borough, some were lucky enough to see shooting stars', against the clear skies. READ MORE : Travellers issue message as they move onto another site after closure of camp Date set for opening of new restaurant and bar as work gets underway Former head chef of popular Bolton restaurant takes over pub in 'lovely area' The Aurora Borealis, turned the sky above Bolton shades of purple, pink and green. Picture by Ian Bleakley Aurora displays occur when charged particles collide with gases in the Earth’s atmosphere around the magnetic poles.
Anybody else lucky enough to see the #Auroraborealis this evening? Or even a shooting star or two? 🙌Northern lights & perseid meteor shower visible in #Bolton this evening. #northernlights #Aurora #Perseids pic.twitter.
com/42jgT3DOLP — University of Bolton (@BoltonUni) August 12, 2024 As they collide, light is emitted at vari.