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Updated 2nd September 2025
00:15hrs
The CME hit earth 21:29hrs with a strong impact detected, G1 to G3 storming will be possible over the next few hours with the Aurora already visible in much of the UK and also across parts of Ireland tonight. Further Aurora displays possible up until it gets bright this morning.
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1st September 2025
11:42hrs
Proton levels are on the rise this morning which is a good sign of a CME getting closer to earth with a initial shockwave possible in the next few hours most likely this afternoon or early this evening.
Stay tuned for further updates as a strong aurora is looking highly likely tonight.
31st August 2025
22:06hrs
A strong CME is currently heading towards earth following a small long lasting eruption on the sun on Saturday.
Earth is in line to be hit directly by this CME with a full Halo CME visible.
A strong G3 storm warning is in place for Monday the 1st of September lasting into the 2nd of September.
A NASA model of the CME predicts it will strike our planet late on Sept. 1st ( see model below)
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What Noctilucent clouds look like
Noctilucent cloud season starts late May and ends during the month of August always look northwards
Observing noctilucent clouds is easy and, best of all, completely free. You don’t need any expensive telescopes, binoculars or cameras. Just a pair of eyes will be fine.
Having said that, a pair of binoculars will allow you to see fascinating detail and structure within an NLC display that is invisible to the naked eye.
You don’t need to be under a pitch black sky to see them, as a good display will be so bright that it will be visible from your back garden or even your bedroom window, as long as you’re facing north.
Noctilucent clouds typically begin to show themselves around midnight, when the summer sky is as dark as it’s going to get.
