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Rory Mooney, 11 May
Derry's skyline is being lit up in an amazing display as the Northern
Lights are turning the sky pink and green.
A strong solar storm headed towards Earth has allowed Ireland to see
the Northern Lights.
The Met Office said space weather experts had issued a rare severe
geomagnetic storm (G4) warning for this weekend, the first in nearly 20
years.
The storm, caused by powerful eruptions known as coronal mass
ejections, could trigger spectacular displays of aurora.
Krista Hammond, the Met Office’s space weather manager, said: “Multiple
coronal mass ejections from the sun are expected to reach Earth in the
coming days bringing the potential for aurora visibility over the UK,
particularly on Friday night."
She added: "Aurora visibility may persist through Saturday night, but
as it stands this is likely to be less widespread than on Friday night
with northern parts of the UK most likely to continue to have the best
viewing potential.”
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PHOTO: Annamarie Duffy