Timelapse footage reveals the Northern Lights across Europe and the US, enhanced by recent solar flares, as the UK braces for its hottest day of the year followed by thunderstorms.
Timelapse footage has captured the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, in Europe and parts of the United States, following several solar flares that began on Wednesday. These flares, emanating from a large sunspot cluster, were reported by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This rare celestial event allowed the Northern Lights to be visible further south than usual, providing a spectacular visual experience across the UK, Europe, and beyond.
In the UK, the Met Office has reported that the temperatures on Sunday are expected to be the hottest of the year, reaching up to 27°C in some southern and eastern areas of England. This follows temperatures of 25.9°C in East Sussex and 25.7°C in northern Scotland on Saturday. However, this warm weather is forecasted to end soon with the onset of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Yellow thunderstorm warnings have been issued, indicating potential travel disruptions and slight risks of power cuts. Following these forecasts, the Royal Life Saving Society UK has issued a reminder about water safety, citing an increase in drowning incidents during warmer weather.
