Overview
- The northern lights were seen with the naked eye from many Dutch locations from about 20:00 local time, with clear skies aiding visibility.
- Regional outlets shared photos showing bright green and pink bands, including images from Nuenen, Twente Airport near Enschede, and central Utrecht.
- Weeronline reported the bulk of sightings came from the central and northern parts of the country.
- Observers also reported auroras in the Alps and southern France, which Weeronline described as very exceptional for such events.
- Forecasters noted the occurrence was hard to predict and became apparent only late in the evening as the solar activity intensified.