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Northern Lights UK Update — 9 June 2026: G3 Storm Peaked Last Night — Any Residual Aurora Chance Tonight?

The G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm peaked between 7pm and 10pm BST on 8 June, with Kp reaching 7 as the CME from 6 June arrived. Conditions eased to G2 through the overnight hours and are now winding down on 9 June. There may be residual G1 activity today — a small but real aurora chance for Scotland tonight. Check AuroraWatch UK before heading out, and read on for a full recap of what happened.

Ian Clayton 9 June 2026
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Aurora & Northern Lights

Northern Lights UK Update — 9 June 2026: G3 Storm Peaked Last Night — Any Residual Aurora Chance Tonight?

The G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm peaked between 7pm and 10pm BST on 8 June, with Kp reaching 7 as the CME from 6 June arrived. Conditions eased to G2 through the overnight hours and are now winding down on 9 June. There may be residual G1 activity today — a small but real aurora chance for Scotland tonight. Check AuroraWatch UK before heading out, and read on for a full recap of what happened.

9 June 2026
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Grusch Named the Files. Four Lawmakers Stood Behind Him. Now It's Trump's Move.

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Venus and Jupiter Are Just 1.8° Apart Tonight — Here's How to Find Them From the UK

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8 June 2026
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Five Astronauts Hid in a SpaceX Capsule as the ISS Sprang Its Worst Leak Yet

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