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Northern Lights illuminate the skies across the East of England
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Stargazers and night owls across the East of England were treated to a colourful display of the Northern Lights on Saturday night. The Aurora Borealis, caused by solar eruptions interacting with Earth's atmosphere, produced green, pink, and purple glows captured in locations such as Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Essex. The Met Office has indicated that further sightings may be possible during clear skies until Tuesday.
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- The Northern Lights lit up the skies across the East of England on Saturday night.
- Residents captured green, pink, and purple glows in areas including Felixstowe, Great Yarmouth, Marlow, Cottenham, Hitchin, Dovercourt, Weybourne, and Peterborough.
- The Aurora Borealis is caused by solar eruptions sending particles that interact with Earth's atmosphere.
- The Met Office stated that sightings could continue until Tuesday if skies remain clear.