Stargazers in Northern Ireland had a spectacular opportunity to witness the Northern Lights on Thursday night due to increased solar activity. The Met Office predicted a strong chance of visibility, allowing locals to experience this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon.
Stargazers have a good opportunity to witness the Northern Lights on Thursday night, with the Met Office predicting a strong chance of the aurora being visible in Northern Ireland .
According to the Met Office, this is likely helped by the sun's "solar cycle", a natural 11-year cycle of activity.Experts say the lights are best seen in a dark area through a camera However, it is worth noting that more often than not, the more vivid lights can only be observed through cameras, including those many of us have on our smartphones, and not with the naked eye.
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