Rare Aurora Borealis Sightings Across UK as Geomagnetic Storms Intensify

September 12, 2024
Rare Aurora Borealis Sightings Across UK as Geomagnetic Storms Intensify
  • Auroras, or northern lights, occur when charged particles from solar flares collide with Earth's atmospheric gases, resulting in stunning light displays.

  • Visitors will have the opportunity to meet artist Lee Kow Fong on September 17, 2024, from 7 pm to 7:45 pm, to get their lanterns signed.

  • Looking ahead, the next two supermoons are scheduled for October 17 and November 15, 2023, providing excellent opportunities for sky watchers.

  • Currently, the sun is in a maximum phase, leading to frequent solar storms that create ideal conditions for aurora sightings.

  • This phenomenon is linked to the Russell-McPherron effect, which explains how Earth's magnetic fields interact with solar activity during the equinox.

  • As part of World Wellness Weekend, which takes place just before the autumn equinox, individuals are encouraged to adopt healthier lifestyles.

  • In line with this wellness theme, Maia Resort Quy Nhon and The Ocean Resort will host a wellness journey featuring a 5km beach run, yoga, sound healing therapy, and herbology workshops.

  • The event will showcase ten activation zones, offering a variety of health and wellness products, services, and information.

  • A key objective of the launch is to promote social cohesion as a vital social determinant of health and to address intersectoral policy challenges.

  • The festival will feature illuminated lantern exhibits, including themes like Celebrations and Wishes Beneath the Moonlight, running daily from 6 pm to 10 pm.

  • September's full moon, known as the Harvest Moon, will coincide with a partial lunar eclipse on September 17, 2024, peaking at 7:44 p.m. PT.

  • Witnesses have reported brilliant colors in the night sky, with London residents enjoying a rare and vibrant view.

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