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Northern Lights: Here's how to see the equinox from Ireland this weekend

Did you know that you don’t have to travel to Iceland or Alaska to see the Northern Lights? Just stick your head out of your bedroom window any day this week and you’ve a good chance of getting a glimpse of the cosmic activity.  This Saturday marks the end of Equinox, and weather permitting, increases the chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis even in high light polluted cities like Dublin.  Sean was joined by astronomer and editor for Astronomy Ireland Magazine David Moore...

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14.34 20 Sep 2023


Northern Lights: Here's how to see the equinox from Ireland this weekend


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14.34 20 Sep 2023


Did you know that you don’t have to travel to Iceland or Alaska to see the Northern Lights? Just stick your head out of your bedroom window any day this week and you’ve a good chance of getting a glimpse of the cosmic activity. 

This Saturday marks the end of Equinox, and weather permitting, increases the chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis even in high light polluted cities like Dublin. 

Sean was joined by astronomer and editor for Astronomy Ireland Magazine David Moore...


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