Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Stunning Northern Lights Illuminate the Western Skies

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On Wednesday night, the Northern Lights captivated residents in parts of the West of England, with stunning displays of the aurora borealis observed in Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. Photos shared by BBC Weather Watchers captured the phenomenon, which was visible between 21:00 and 23:00 BST following a severe geomagnetic storm graded four out of five on the geomagnetic scale by AuroraWatch UK. The BBC Weather team noted that the intensity of the storm amplified the visibility of the aurora across southern England, creating a breathtaking natural light show.

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