The ethereal array was captured vividly as far north as Donegal and there were numerous sightings in skies above Dublin; Galway; Kildare; Louth; Wexford and Laois
Stargazers the length and breadth of Ireland were treated to a heavenly display of the Northern Lights on Thursday evening and early Friday morning - but will the elusive and rare aurora borealis return tonight?
"The colour of the Northern Lights will change due to the type of gas particles that are colliding. Oxygen molecules at approximately 100km above the earth produce a greenish-yellow colour while, while a red aurora can be seen when high level oxygen molecules are involved. Blue or purple auroras indicate the presence of nitrogen molecules."
You should also avoid using a flash, make sure you are in a dark place away from street lights and it's also recommended you use a tripod or object to steady your phone. It's expected that the best time to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights on Friday will be from 8pm onwards. "Aurora Alerts Ireland has received over 6000 photos & messages and it's impossible to get through them all.
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