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Northern Lights Paint UK Skies With Pink and Green Glow. Skies across the UK were lit up in striking shades of pink and green as the Northern Lights put on a rare display on Monday night. The aurora borealis was triggered by intense solar activity, sending charged particles from the sun into Earth’s atmosphere. While typically seen near the Arctic Circle, high solar activity allowed the lights to be visible much farther south than usual. Spectacular images were captured across Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, as well as parts of southern, eastern and south-west England. The phenomenon was also spotted across northern Italy and along France’s Côte d’Azur, highlighting the storm’s exceptional strength. The display was caused by a severe geomagnetic storm linked to a coronal mass ejection from the sun’s surface. As the particles collided with atmospheric gases, oxygen produced green light while nitrogen created pink, red and blue hues. Forecasters say Tuesday night’s activity will be weaker, with cloudier skies limiting visibility, though northern Scotland may still see glimpses. Experts advise watching from dark locations under clear skies, and using cameras or phones to help reveal faint colours.
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