People in Britain marveled at the unusual and spectacular sight of the northern lights on Friday night, the consequence of a severe solar storm that was brewing and was expected to continue over the coming days.
The northern lights — also known as aurora borealis — usually don’t reach this far south.
People in other European countries, including Denmark and Germany, also reported seeing the lights.
As one user wrote: “Aurora Borealis?
Localized entirely over Edinburgh?”Another onlooker posted, “It really is gorgeous though.”The northern lights also made appearances in North America, with some people reporting sightings in Maine on Friday night.
Locations:
Britain, Denmark, Germany, Edinburgh, North America, Maine