Display predicted to be so strong that if it were perfectly clear over the island, people as far south as Kerry would see it
The Northern Lights are expected to make a rare appearance across Irish skies on Saturday and Sunday night, but much of the country is likely to be left disappointed due to poor weather conditions.
“This weekend’s display is predicted to be so strong that if it were perfectly clear over the island, people in Kerry would be able to see it as easily as people in Donegal,” he said. Mr Moore said it is difficult to predict exactly what time the phenomenon might occur, but urged people to check the skies every 30 minutes and “not to give up”.
“So we are much more confident about tonight and tomorrow’s prediction. But as to when it will happen, they have been 12 hours early in the past, as well as 12 hour late. It’s not an eclipse. I would be telling people to start looking north as soon as it gets dark.” “Tonight, it looks like there is a band of rain crossing up. It is supposed to clear up later, but the question is how much later?”
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