Sky watchers across the UK and Ireland were lucky enough last night to see a truly dazzling display of the Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights.
The hauntingly beautiful lights are caused by solar radiation interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field and are usually only visible in the UK from the far north of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Conditions were perfect last night according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who forecast a strong geomagnetic storm resulting in the gorgeous display.
Here’s a selection of some of the most breathtaking photos taken in the UK and Ireland last night:
Absolutely breathtaking.
More of a concept than a journalist, Tom Percival was forged in the bowels of Salford University from which he emerged grasping a Masters in journalism.
Since then his rise has been described by himself as ‘meteoric’ rising to the esteemed rank of Social Editor at UNILAD as well as working at the BBC, Manchester Evening News, and ITV.
He credits his success to three core techniques, name repetition, personality mirroring, and never breaking off a handshake.