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When to watch the Northern Lights in the UK this week, sparked by rare solar flares
The rare event, known officially as the aurora borealis, is most commonly seen in the skies of the earth's most northerly regions, like Scandinavia. But it could appear in the UK this week
The storm has not only treated us to a dazzling light show but has also caused a bit of chaos by knocking out radio communications, with millions worldwide expected to feel the effects. The sun has unleashed a major X9.05 solar flare, and it's set to impact swathes of Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, and eastern South America. A striking image accompanying his post highlighted the extensive areas around the world that are likely to be hit by the flare's impact, with significant frequency absorption expected in many parts of Africa, eastern South America, and the Atlantic Ocean.
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