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Northern Lights cast colourful glow over Peel on Saturday evening

The UK Met Office says sightings could remain possible under clear skies across the UK until Tuesday 13 October, according to the BBC.

Peel · Purt ny h-InsheySun 11 Oct, 21:591 min read

By Manx Wire Newsroom

Peel Castle's long red sandstone walls reflected in calm blue water. — Peel Castle across the harbour. Photo: Andy Stephenson, CC BY-SA 2.0

The Northern Lights were seen over the island on Saturday evening (10 October), with a colourful glow photographed above the coast at Peel, BBC News reported.

The image of the west coast town was sent in through the BBC’s Weather Watchers network. The display also reached north-west England, where pictures showed pink, purple and green light over places including Bolton, Southport, Tewitfield in Lancashire and West Kirby on the Wirral.

The phenomenon, also known as the aurora borealis, is the result of increased solar activity, the BBC said.

There may be further chances to see it. According to the BBC, the UK Met Office has said sightings could remain possible across the UK wherever skies stay clear, up until Tuesday.

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