The first extreme geomagnetic storm in two decades created a spectacular light show with the strongest solar storm witnessed on Friday.
The magical Aurora Borealis was visible across the UK skies on Friday and Saturday night with weather experts urging people to check out the dazzling astral phenomenon in which breathtaking levels of solar wind reach Earth.Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Some parts of the region were left in awe at a second colourful display which turned the sky green, pink and purple on Saturday night. These atmospheric images were captured from a forest just outside Dungavel by Lewis Brown from Strathaven.
This stunning rainbow-coloured shot was captured over Hawthorn Terrace in Greenhills by Alyson Blush.Stephen O'Donnell captured this breathtaking image on Friday night in Jackton.
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