Magnetic Secrets of the Northern Lights

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What causes the Northern Lights? Why are they becoming more common in the UK? How can you maximise your chances of seeing them?

In this episode, Kelsey and Katie talk to geomagnetism PhD student Frederik Dahl Madsen about all things aurora. Find out why these pretty lights appear in the sky, understand the magnetic science behind the phenomenon, and discover the wonders of space weather.

Keep an eye out for aurora alerts from https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/ or on Twitter/X @aurorawatchuk, @BGSauroraAlert and @BGSspaceWeather and find Frederik @fdmadsen.

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