# Northern Lights dazzles skies across the UK

> The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

- Published: 2026-10-10T21:15:02.268Z
- Updated: 2026-10-11T09:30:01.666Z
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- Topics: Science and technology
- Involves: Arctic Circle, Aurora Borealis, Devon, Hampshire, Kent, Scotland, Wales, activity levels of 200nT (nanotesla), activity levels of 600nT (nanotesla), activity levels reaching 200nT, activity levels reaching 600nT, collisions between charged particles and oxygen and nitrogen

## How it developed

- 2026-10-10T21:15:02.268Z - BBC News: [Northern Lights dazzles skies across the UK](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9rkyey458xdo)

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