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The northern lights over Shropshire in England on Monday night. PA

Poll: Did you spot the Northern Lights this week?

The aurora borealis? At this time of year?

IT’S A RARE enough sight – but the aurora borealis was visible from Ireland over recent nights. 

The dancing pink and green display – not usually visile from this far south – lit up the night sky in pockets of the country amid clear conditions.

David Moore of Astronomy Ireland described it as a “once in a decade sight” and said it’s best viewed straight after sunset. As you might expect, you need to look north to see it. 

Today we’re asking: Have you spotted the Northern Lights this week? 


Poll Results:

No  (4973)
Considering everything that's happened in the last few years I'd just assumed it was aliens and carried on with my business.  (409)
Yes  (258)

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