Earth is probably in danger, but there is a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the early hours of Wednesday or on Wednesday night in many parts of the UK View 5 Images The northern lights may be visible (Image: Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A severe geomagnetic storm is set to hit Earth's magnetic field which could spark communications blackouts and cause the spectacular northern lights to be visible , boffins have warned. Astronomers say the Sun is going through an active phase experiencing a number of eruptions , called Coronal Mass Ejections, which send solar particles towards the Earth. ‌

The interaction of these particles with the Earth's atmosphere create the stunning light displays we see in the night sky. The potential sever

See Full Page