Aurora Borealis Lights Up Northwest England and Parts of Germany in Purple and Green

The northern lights were visible in northwestern England on Monday, with shimmering green and pink hues lighting up the night sky in a rare display.
Published: 1/20/2026, 2:24:53 PM EST

The aurora borealis, also known as the "northern lights", was visible in northwestern England on Monday, with shimmering green and pink hues lighting up the night sky in a rare display of the phenomenon usually seen much farther north.