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Scientists say this could be the best time to see the northern lights – here’s how to do it

Now the days are shrinking and darkness has descended in the northern hemisphere, chances of seeing the aurora borealis are increasing – and shows look set to be some of the best in a while. Every 11 years, the sun’s poles reverse, causing bursts of ...

25 Sept 2023 at 08:58

Lifestyle

Now could be your best time to see the northern lights – here’s why

Swirling across a starry sky or bursting from the horizon, aurora displays have impressed and intrigued civilisations for centuries. Science has since replaced myths and legends as a tool for interpreting the phenomenon, but predicting when and ...

05 Mar 2024 at 09:08

National News

IN PICTURES: Northern Lights visible across Ireland as colourful display captured

The Northern Lights appeared in Irish skies on Sunday night with people capturing some spectacular snaps of the colourful display. See some online pictures of the Northern Lights appearing in Ireland by clicking the ARROWS ABOVE OR NEXT! About ...

06 Nov 2023 at 10:01

Local News

'Mesmerising' - Offaly people stunned by Northern Lights display as they share pictures

Offaly people and people have been left mesmerised by a display of the Northern Lights over the country in Friday night. The display was caused by an uncommonly powerful solar storm in outer space Friday which occurred for the first in nearly ...

11 May 2024 at 00:37

National News

Northern Lights may be visible from Ireland today as US warns of 'severe geomagnetic storm'

An uncommonly powerful solar storm may occur in outer space Friday, officials have warned – the first in nearly 20 years if it comes to fruition, with the possibility of the Northern Lights being visible from Ireland. The National Oceanic ...

10 May 2024 at 12:43

National News

Twitter Reacts: Spectacular snaps of the Northern Lights over Ireland

In a rare phenomenon, the Northern Lights appeared in the sky over parts of Ireland in the last few days. Some of the Irish public captured magnificent snaps of the stunning natural occurrence and shared their pictures online. See some ...

28 Feb 2023 at 12:16

Lifestyle

How to see the northern lights in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park

Seeing the northern lights is up there on many people’s bucket lists. In fact, in October 2022 more than 110,000 people searched for ‘Northern Lights’ online. But you don’t have to travel all the way to Scandinavia or the Arctic to ...

05 Dec 2022 at 09:30

National News

Skygazers treated to Northern Lights show – with more to come, experts say

Skygazers across the UK and Ireland have been treated to a stunning show of the Northern Lights – with experts saying there is still more to come. The sun has now entered its period of greatest activity, which means Britons could ...

11 Oct 2024 at 11:48

National News

Northern Lights visible over Ireland tonight - here's how best to view phenomenon

Irish stargazers are in for a treat as the Northern Lights are set to be visible over Ireland on Thursday night. Irish weather man Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel posted about the possible event on Thursday morning. ...

10 Oct 2024 at 15:33

Lifestyle

These are the best places in the UK to see the northern lights

Major cities are regularly bathed in bright lights, but neon displays streaking the UK and Ireland’s skies last night were (almost) out of this world. Supernatural shows above even the busiest, built-up regions were a result ...

11 Oct 2024 at 12:33

National News

Northern Lights visible across UK with more displays possible on Tuesday

The Northern Lights were visible across parts of the UK and Ireland overnight and may appear again on Tuesday following a powerful solar storm. The display was caused by a fast-moving coronal mass ejection (CME) that left ...

02 Sept 2025 at 07:59

Lifestyle

From Northern Lights to snowy adventures: European winter trips to think about booking now

We might be clinging onto the last of summer, but it’s not too early to think about winter travel. Eternally popular with British and Irish holiday makers, Iceland, Finland and Sweden are dream winter destinations for a ...

01 Sept 2025 at 16:06

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