In most cases, weather conditions have to be just right for them to be seen - and it goes without saying that visibility needs to be clear. The appear as shafts or curtains of coloured lights which are occasionally visible in the night sky.
The Northern Lights - scientific name Aurora Borealis - are one of several astronomical phenomena called polar lights. ”The Aurora Borealis seems to put on an incredible show on for us each time it shows in the skies across North Wales, and I can't expect this evening to be any less of a show"Īurora Borealis sitting above Llandudno Great Orme - Wednesday November 4 (Image: Tanya Maria) "I set my go-pro up on The Great Orme and managed to record a 4-hour timelapse which turned into a 40-second video showing the incredible scenes. Speaking to North Wales Live, he said: "Capturing the Aurora Borealis last night was as incredible as always, but to have them appear again for a second night will be special as many people may not have captured them last night but now will have the chance tonight. Keen photographer Jonny Williams from Llandudno, headed out and captured the Northern Lights last night from the Great Orme and got some amazing photos as a result. The Northern Lights are most active during the Equinox and Solstice in March/April and September/October, according to the Met Office. RREAD MORE: Llandudno fireworks 2021 - Date, start time, parking and best places to watch the display The atmospheric phenomena, also known as the Aurora Borealis, is making a rare appearance for the second night running after being visible to the naked eye right across the country on Wednesday night as a result of disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind, resulting in unique, picturesque flowing lights.
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The famous Northern Lights may just be visible, especially in dark sky areas of North Wales such as Snowdonia and parts of Anglesey, if the skies remain cloud free and weather conditions hold-up. Stargazers may be in for a treat in the skies over the UK skies tonight.
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