People who missed the spectacular Northern Lights this week have been hoping to catch a glimpse of them again.
The ECHO captured stunning photos of the night sky above Crosby beach, while one woman saw the lights in the shape of a Liver Bird. This was caused by an “extreme” geomagnetic storm, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which increased their visibility.
Hopes that the Northern Lights would be visible again in Merseyside last night did not come to fruition, although some living in parts of the UK such as Kent could see them.
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Now, a weather presenter has shared his view on whether they will be visible again tonight. Liam Dutton, a Met Office-qualified meteorologist who fronts weather reports for Channel 4 News, said clear sightings of the aurora borealis are less likely.
In a post on X, he said: “Geomagnetic activity will increase again today, however, as with last night, peak activity may not coincide with darkness. There’ll also be much more cloud around tonight, with clear spells limited.
“So, the chances of spotting the aurora borealis will be reduced somewhat.”
This was accompanied by a graphic from the NOAA, which confirmed that the storm would continue albeit at ‘varying intensities’.
The sightings of the Northern Lights have coincided with warmer weather hitting Merseyside and the rest of the UK, but the Met Office have issued a warning for thunderstorms this afternoon.
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