The Northern Lights, typically reserved for the Nordic countries, were visible across Ireland last night.
Also known as Aurora Borealis, the lights appeared after the most powerful solar storm in more than two decades.
Auroras occur when charged gas particles launched along Earth's magnetic field collide with gases in the upper atmosphere.
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Those collisions produce tiny flashes that fill the sky with colourful light, with the colour depending on the type of gas particles.
The lights were spotted in Ireland in Dublin, Galway, Mayo, Longford, Tyrone and many other counties.
The northern lights as far south as Killarney!!
Not a full on lights show but still mesmerising & a privilege to see#NorthernLights #Ireland pic.twitter.com/PPZjW0uNGt
— Paul S (@PaulSpCork) May 10, 2024
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Centre predicted the Northern Lights would be visible from Ireland yesterday morning, clear skies permitting.
There is a chance the lights will appear again later this weekend.
Simply breathtaking and so many comments and messages, I’m delighted so many people have got to see them. pic.twitter.com/NwXGZdO1C3
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) May 10, 2024
