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Northern Lights

The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display caused by charged particles colliding in the Earth's atmosphere and is seen above the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemisphere. Auroras happen in the upper atmosphere and are best viewed in dark, clear skies. There are North East Northern Lights forecasts and readers' pictures capturing the most recent showing of the Northern Lights on this page.

The Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK over the next few days
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The aurora borealis are caused by the interaction between the Earth's magnetic field and charged particles from the sun
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Northern Lights could be seen tonight with storm predicted for northern England on July 24
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The northern lights could be visible in parts of the UK on Wednesday night (July 24) as a geomagnetic storm is set to hit the Earth, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office
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When can I see the Northern Lights? Aurora Borealis UK forecast explained
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The Aurora Borealis lit up the skies across the UK earlier this month thanks to a massive geomagnetic storm - here's how to maximise your chances of seeing them again
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How to make sure you don't miss the Northern Lights and get alerts on your phone
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The North East saw some amazing sights as the Northern Lights lit up our skies this weekend
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Will the Northern Lights be visible in the North East on Saturday night?
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Met Office experts have given their verdict on whether we will be able to see the Northern Lights in the North East on Saturday, May 11
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Spectacular display of Northern Lights in North East - these pictures show how the skies lit up
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The Northern Lights appeared above the North East coast on Friday night with scores of people enjoying the dazzling show
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Good chance of seeing Northern Lights over North East due to most powerful solar storm in 20 years
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The Northern Lights could be visible across the whole of the UK at around 2am on Saturday morning
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Photo gallery of Northern Lights creating rainbow colours over the North East
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See stunning photographs of the Aurora Borealis captured by our readers on Saturday night
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'It put Northumberland on the global map:' Dark Skies Park celebrates tenth anniversary
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Northumberland National Park and areas of Kielder Water and Forest Park were designated as the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park on December 9 2013; with astrotourism since becoming one of the biggest tourism draws to the park
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Five stargazing nights in Northumberland that could make astronomical Christmas gifts
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Here are some ideas for a unique and memorable Christmas gift as the Northumberland International Dark Skies Park celebrates its tenth anniversary
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29 gorgeous photos of the Northern Lights across North East skies sent in by readers
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We asked readers to send in photos of the Northern Lights - here's a round-up of some of the best
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Northern Lights to illuminate UK skies again tonight
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Those who missed the spectacular Aurora Borealis last weekend could have another chance to spot the natural phenomenon on Saturday night
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How to see the Northern Lights this month as incredible phenomenon lights up North East skies
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The beautiful Aurora Borealis has been seen in many parts of the region this week as the solar spectacle reaches one of its most active periods
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Met Office confirms Northern Lights could be seen over the North East tonight
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The Northern Lights were spotted in Central and Southern England last night - but a cloudy night in the North East meant visibility was low in our region
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Jet2 adds twice weekly Newcastle to Iceland flights in winter 2023 and 2024
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The airline says the flights are timed to give tourists the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights and Iceland's other natural wonders
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Night in Northumberland tops list of greatest British travel experiences to have before turning 40
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A night under the stars in Northumberland's International Dark Sky Park came top of 40 UK travel experiences to try before you turn 40 according to new research
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Northern Lights may be visible across UK after strong geomagnetic storm forecast
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Seventeen flares erupted from the same location on the surface of the sun which could see Auroras across the UK
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Northern Lights Met Office forecast as solar storm could lead to aurora borealis over UK
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There's a chance that the Northern Lights could make an appearance over the UK tonight.
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The Northumberland destination named one of the best for stargazing this Valentine's Day
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Lindisfarne Castle was named as the third best romantic location for stargazing in the UK, however there were no other North East destinations on the list despite Northumberland having an International Dark Sky Park
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Northumberland to host Dark Skies Festival 2022 - and it starts this week!
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Northumberland Dark Skies Festival returns this February with events and workshops after a 'successful' virtual festival in 2021
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Your pictures of the spectacular Northern Lights seen around the North East
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The Northern Lights were visible across the North East on Friday night
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How and where to see the Northern Lights over the North East
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The Northern Lights can be seen in the North East in the right conditions- here's how and where you can spot them
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Jet2 announces Iceland holidays flying from Newcastle International Airport
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Customers can choose from flight only and package deals for trips to Iceland in winter 2022/2023
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Aurora Borealis lights up North East skies - here's what it looked like
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From Sunderland to South Shields, lucky stargazers got a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights
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