The charged particles are a result of a phenomenon known as coronal mass ejection – which is sudden release of plasma from the sun’s corona, the outermost part of its atmosphere. The Met Office has said that from July 6 to July 8 the northern lights will be visible in Scotland - cloud cover permitting. A spokesman said: “The northern lights may be enhanced overnight tonight with the arrival of a coronal mass ejection. “They’re most likely to reach Scotland, parts of northern England and Northern Ireland. "This could bring aurora over Scotland and similar latitudes, perhaps reaching northern England and Northern Ireland.

Source: The Herald July 06, 2023 20:17 UTC