Overview
- Auroras were photographed overnight above parts of the Netherlands, including Nijmegen, confirming sightings from the late night hours.
- KNMI and forecasters say multiple recent solar eruptions are driving the activity, with the third ejection expected to arrive this evening or overnight and exact timing uncertain.
- Best chances are where skies stay clear, especially in the east and southeast, with visibility likely to worsen from Thursday as cloud and rain increase.
- Experts caution the glow may be brief or too faint to see unaided, recommending dark locations, a northward view, and long‑exposure photos on cameras or smartphones.
- The heightened activity follows the solar cycle peak in 2024, which boosts aurora odds for the next few years, and KNMI is taking high‑altitude measurements as strong storms can affect satellites and power grids.