is there a phenomena like the northern lights that can be seen in the uk.?

Answer 1

Yes, you can sometimes see the Northern Lights in the UK. I used to live in the South East of England near the sea, and I was fortunate enough to see the northern lights even from there. If you have a look on some astronomy websites, they should be able to give you "space weather" updates, and let you know what the chance of an aurora occurring is.

Answer 2

Och Eye! Go to Aberdeen me quine.

The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis can often be seen in winter time in the north of Scotland - sometimes further south too. But as a result of this song they seem to be associated more with Aberdeen than anywhere else! And the Shetland Isles


Traditional Scottish Song - The Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen


When I was a lad, a tiny wee lad, my mother said to me,
"Come see the Northern Lights my boy, they're bright as they can be."
She called them the heavenly dancers, merry dancers in the sky,
I'll never forget that wonderful sight, they made the heavens bright.

Chorus:
The Northern Lights of Aberdeen are what I long to see;
The Northern Lights of Aberdeen, that's where I long to be.
I've been a wand'rer all of my life and many a sight I've seen.
God speed the day when I'm on my way to my home in Aberdeen.

I've wandered in many far-off lands, and travelled many a mile,
I've missed the folk I've cherished most, the joy of a friendly smile.
It warms up the heart of the wand'rer the clasp of a welcoming hand.
To greet me when I return, home to my native land.

Chorus:

POST SCRIPT: To answer your question whether there is phenomena like the Northern Lights..perhaps the only other one is when after a beautiful sunny day here in the UK, at dusk you can sometimes see a sunset like a hugh ball of flame, and with the moon in the sky at the same time. Wonderful sight.

Answer 3

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) can be seen from the UK.

The UK acctually includes a place called Scotland, which is at the top of England (Contrary to popular belief, the UK does not stop at Birmingham).

Go to the Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Thuro, Wick, Stornoway, Skegness or Aberdeen, or I also saw them in Inverness.

Answer 4

Yes, the Northern Lights.
The farther north you travel, the more likely it is that you will see the Northern Lights. But all of the UK, including London (latitude 51 deg North), is far enough north that the Northern Lights will be visible upon occasion. They have sometimes (rarely) been visible where I live (latitude 42 deg North), which is farther south than any part of Great Britain.

Answer 5

Er yes. The Northern Lights. Go to Scotland.

Answer 6

The northern lights (aurora borealis) can be seen from the UK. The further North you are, the better.

I clearly remember some time in the 80's my Dad waking me and showing me the aurora in all its glory from Gloucestershire. I doubt that is a very frequent occurence!

So in answer. Go North. Try Scotland.

Answer 7

Yes, in fact the Aurora can be seen as far south as London, however the further north you go and the darker the sky the more chance you have of seeing one. The sun's is in a quite stage at the moment so you migh have to wait about 5 years for another good displace but it is not unknown for good displays to happen outside the solar max.

Answer 8

Have you never heard the song. The northern lights of old Aberdeen ,mean home sweet home to me. The northen lights are the aurora borealis( not sure of spelling). magnetic influence of the atmosphere.

Answer 9

The Northern lights of old Aberdeen. Shall I sing it for you.

Answer 10

yeah the northern lights in Scotland