Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Wales Experiences Stunning Northern Lights in First Showcase of 2025

Posted in
Dark Sky Lighting
on
Wales Experiences Stunning Northern Lights in First Showcase of 2025
On New Year’s Day, a solar storm struck Earth, resulting in a spectacular display of Northern Lights across Wales, marking the first significant auroras of 2025. Bright purple and pink hues were observed from areas including Denbighshire, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, and Swansea on Wednesday night. These purple auroras, caused by nitrogen atoms in the atmosphere reacting to a strong solar wind, are relatively rare compared to the more common green or red variants. Last year saw unprecedented Northern Lights visibility in Wales, coinciding with the peak of the 11-year solar cycle.
Original source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpq98y9xxr4o

Read More

Ask Dr. Bulb
Got a question for Dr. Bulb?
Send him a message!
Our Sponsor
Access Fixtures Logo

DrBulb.com is sponsored by Access Fixtures

Dr. Bulb recommends checking out Access Fixtures for all your LED, commercial lighting, and sports lighting needs!

Categories

© 2024 DrBulb.com. All Rights Reserved.