Here's How to See Northern Lights This Week as Solar Flare Plasma Races Toward Earth After Radio Blackout

The sun remains in a peak period for solar activity, with the last major aurora display over the UK recorded in late March 2026 (Credit: Jonatan Pie/Unsplash)

A solar flare that knocked out radio communications across the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday has sent a cloud of plasma racing toward Earth, and forecasters say it could trigger northern lights displays as early as Tuesday night.

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