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Residents were mesmerised by the Northern Lights as they shone over the city and parts of the county overnight. Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and in parts of Europe after an “extreme” geomagnetic storm caused them to be more visible, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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Chris Snell, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said there were sightings “from top to tail across the country”.
He said: “It is hard to fully predict what will happen in the Earth’s atmosphere, but there will still be enhanced solar activity tonight, so the lights could be visible again in northern parts of the UK, including Scotland, Northern Ireland and the far north of England.”
Here are some pictures of the Northern Lights. If you would like to add your own photos to this gallery, email [email protected].
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The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, glow on the horizon over Basingstoke in Hampshire. Photo: Andrew Matthews
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A view of the Northern Lights from Portsdown Hill. Photo: Nicola Lear
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The Northern Lights seen over Portsmouth. Picture: Tim Sheerman-Chase Photo: Tim Sheerman-Chase
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The Northern Lights seen over Portsmouth. Photo: Tim Sheerman-Chase