Northern Lights warning for August 8 and 9 2025 as solar flare hits
Star watchers and holidaymakers are being told to watch the skies tonight as a solar flare is expected to create a big northern lights display. The Met Office space forecast said that an Coronal Mass Ejection and coronal hole fast wind influence is forecast for August 8-9 adding to the likelihood of an astral event in Scotland's skies.
Digital Camera World said that active sunspot could mean the aurora borealis could return this weekend. The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a natural light display in the sky caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with the Earth's atmosphere, primarily oxygen and nitrogen molecules, which then emit light. This creates a vibrant, dancing display of colors in the sky.
The Met Office said: 'Expected Coronal Mass Ejection and coronal hole fast wind influence is forecast for 08-09 August, which will likely enhance auroral activity. Sightings are possible over Scotland, especially the north, given clear skies.
'There is a chance of visible activity for parts of the north of England and Ireland given good conditions, with the peak chance likely from late on 08 August. However, confidence in the timing remains low, and visibility will be limited by the short hours of darkness and any potential cloud cover. Aurora activity likely declining by the end of the period.'
Digital Camera World added: 'An active sunspot could give photographers another reason to photograph the night skies this weekend. A solar flare that hit on August 05 increases the odds of seeing the Northern Lights as its effects reach Earth, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting KP levels above 4.0 could hit on Friday, August 08.
'The levels indicate increased probability of spotting the northern lights in states like Michigan and Maine, as well as parts of Canada. While the odds are still fairly low, the prediction comes as the Perseids meteor shower is gaining in intensity – and photographing some meteors could be a consolation prize if the aurora doesn't make an appearance.
'The coronal mass ejection hurled from an active sunspot launched a bit sidewise, which lowers the odds of seeing the effects dancing across the night sky compared to solar activity flung straight towards Earth. Despite the unusual direction, the activity is enough for NOAA to predict a potential minor G1 storm.'
The optimal time to witness the Northern Lights is usually between 10.30pm and 2am. Aurora displays are a result of charged particles colliding with gases in Earth's atmosphere near the magnetic poles.
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