How do the Northern Lights happen? | Newsround

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People across all parts of the UK have been able to see the Northern Lights - a natural light show in the night sky which isn't normally visible in southern England.

It was caused by the biggest solar storm for more than 20 years, when huge bursts of charged energy erupt from the Sun out into space.

The solar storm isn't dangerous to people on Earth's surface but can cause some disruption to electronic devices, including satellites orbiting our planet.

Dr Charlotte Waterfall explains why the Northern Lights were seen across the UK.

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