Aurora Borealis visible over Swanage Ref: VS2590

Aurora Borealis visible over Swanage

A rare view of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, over the Purbeck Hills on the 19th January 2026.

The Auroras occur when charged particles from the sun collide with the upper atmosphere, releasing light in the process.

Aurora Borealis visible over Swanage Procession in Court Hill 1904