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Aurora Possible Over Netherlands Overnight as Strong Solar Eruption Arrives

KNMI says a powerful particle cloud is reaching Earth, creating a brief, uncertain viewing window before cloudier weather Thursday.

Overview

  • Photographers already captured faint aurora over the Netherlands, including images above Nijmegen in the early hours.
  • KNMI reports three recent solar eruptions, with the strongest ejection on Tuesday expected to drive the current opportunity.
  • Forecasters point to late Wednesday night into early Thursday as the best window under clear breaks, especially from darker sites away from city lights.
  • Displays may be too weak for the naked eye, so experts suggest aiming a phone or camera with a longer exposure toward the northern horizon.
  • Chances diminish rapidly from Thursday as cloud and rain increase, with timing and intensity still uncertain and no infrastructure disruptions reported.