Recent sightings of the Aurora Borealis have surged in the UK, reaching southern counties such as Dorset and Berkshire. According to the Met Office, the increase is attributed to heightened solar activity following an 11-year solar cycle, where the sun's activity ebbs and flows. As we near the next solar maximum in July, more charged particles from the sun are expected to interact with the Earth's magnetic field, leading to more frequent auroras visible in various parts of the country over the coming years.
"The aurora is concentrated at the Earth's north and south poles, with increasing sightings across the UK due to heightened solar activity."
"More of the Sun's electrically charged particles are travelling towards the Earth... producing more of the aurora effect. This increase is expected to continue as we approach the solar maximum."
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