Rare Phenomenon: Northern Lights illuminate Loughrea sky after powerful solar storm

Northern Lights visible over Loughrea

On Friday, 10 May 2024, residents of Loughrea were treated to a breathtaking celestial spectacle as the Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis. graced the night sky. This remarkable phenomenon, typically associated with regions such as Iceland, Greenland, and northern Scandinavia, became a stunning reality over Loughrea, and most of Ireland, following the most potent solar storm witnessed in over two decades.

Residents of Loughrea took to social media to share their experiences and photographs, with many expressing thrilled to have witness such a rare event in their own home.

Photo with thanks to Dita Krūmiņa

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