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Northern Lights could be visible in England and Wales as severe solar storm to hit overnight

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The Sun has experienced a spike in activity in recent days that has seen six or seven eruptions on the surface of the star spit out solar material towards Earth. This could supercharge the Northern Lights and potentially cause disruption with infrastructure.

The Northern Lights are set to be visible across the UK overnight as a huge solar storm is going to hit Earth. America's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reportedly issued its first severe solar storm warning since 2005 yesterday as a huge geomagnetic storm races towards Earth - meaning it could be the most powerful experienced in almost two decades.

' The Met Office told Sky News: 'With clear spells likely for many on Friday night, there's an increased chance of aurora visibility for some, particularly across Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England and Wales. 'Given the right conditions, there is the chance it may even be visible further south.' But the impacts of the geomagnetic storm don't stop there, and the power grid could feel the effects of the recent solar activity too.

 

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