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High chance of a visible Aurora starting today through the weekend
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A moderately popular question asked on this forum is whether it is possible to see the Aurora Borealis from Scotland. The short answer is yes and according to the popular Aurora Watch UK twitter account, it seems highly likely for the next 3 nights starting tonight. This is due to an active geomagnetic storm during this period.
Aurora is a phenomena best spotted away from sources of light pollution. So if you live in a city / town, you might need to take a short drive to a darker area to spot it clearly.
Post a photo if anyone in the community is lucky enough to catch a glimpse!
Related news article: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/northern-lights-uk-tonight-what-time-aurora-borealis-how-to-see-weather-a8212266.html
Aurora is a phenomena best spotted away from sources of light pollution. So if you live in a city / town, you might need to take a short drive to a darker area to spot it clearly.
Post a photo if anyone in the community is lucky enough to catch a glimpse!
Related news article: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/northern-lights-uk-tonight-what-time-aurora-borealis-how-to-see-weather-a8212266.html
I'm Anirudh, an Indian travel blogger who has explored a lot of Scotland by public transport. My blog. Find me on Facebook | Instagram
Best of Scotland in 1 week itinerary (fully by public transport)
My Scotland travels (includes Edinburgh, Skye, Harris, Mull, Arran, Orkney, Loch Lomond, Islay, Oban, Dunoon, Speyside)
Best of Scotland in 1 week itinerary (fully by public transport)
My Scotland travels (includes Edinburgh, Skye, Harris, Mull, Arran, Orkney, Loch Lomond, Islay, Oban, Dunoon, Speyside)
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I'd love to see the northern lights but live in Edinburgh so not much chance of it - also don't want to stay up all night!! But would love to see pictures of course
We have been lucky enough to see them whilst stood out on the driveway at home (near Perth). But the most spectacular display was a few nights after the solar eclipse a few years ago. We were in Mull and just away to our beds when a friend texted me to say "get outside and check the sky." I'm glad we did because we were lucky enough to see a rare pulsating form of aurora. Magical.
Really does pay to venture out sometimes.
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Looks like they were spotted in Cullen Harbour!
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On the plus side, many parts of Scotland are seeing an absolutely bonnie day today
Best of Scotland in 1 week itinerary (fully by public transport)
My Scotland travels (includes Edinburgh, Skye, Harris, Mull, Arran, Orkney, Loch Lomond, Islay, Oban, Dunoon, Speyside)
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Best of Scotland in 1 week itinerary (fully by public transport)
My Scotland travels (includes Edinburgh, Skye, Harris, Mull, Arran, Orkney, Loch Lomond, Islay, Oban, Dunoon, Speyside)
As a reminder, follow Aurora watch UK's twitter handle to know of Amber alerts. I am now off to see the hundreds of brilliant photos from last night's display on social media.
Best of Scotland in 1 week itinerary (fully by public transport)
My Scotland travels (includes Edinburgh, Skye, Harris, Mull, Arran, Orkney, Loch Lomond, Islay, Oban, Dunoon, Speyside)