Cork stargazers were lucky to witness “spectacular” views of the Northern Lights this evening.
The display, which was visible this Thursday evening, illuminated the sky – with many sharing their best picture of the aurora borealis on social media.
Gougane Barra Hotel in West Cork shared their view of the lights overlooking the lake.
Northern lights over Gougane Barra #Auroraborealis pic.twitter.com/L2crkTmWOc
— Gougane Barra Hotel (@gouganebarra) October 10, 2024
Meanwhile in the Shournagh Valley, Michelle Fitzgerald was near the Blarney Golf Club when she snapped the lights.
BOOOMMMM!!! 🤩🤯💥. WOAH, What a “SPECTACULAR” Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights/ Merry Dancers (Also visible to the naked eye too..) along Courtmacsherry areas & Barryroe Parish in West Cork, Ireland a few hours (around 8.03pm) after sunset on 10th October 2024!!… pic.twitter.com/2WhFfF31wU
— Alan Mac Cárthaigh 🇮🇪 (@AlanMcC82) October 10, 2024
In Cork city, Erin Haly shared a picture of the Northern Lights glowing up the sky.
