A new wave of northern lights could be seen last night in Spain.

It’s been less than three weeks since the last solar storm made an unusual impression on us. Spain: observations Northern lights. For many Spaniards, observing these phenomena in our country has been an unforgettable experience, since it is one of the most extraordinary atmospheric phenomena that a person can contemplate.

How do these phenomena occur?

The Canadian Space Agency explains that these phenomena occur when “charged particles (electrons and protons) collide with gases in Earth’s upper atmosphere. These collisions produce small flashes that fill the sky with colorful light. Because billions of flashes occur in succession, the auroras appear to move or “dance” in the sky.” This is why it is unusual that they can be seen in Spain, since they are usually seen in countries in the north of our hemisphere, such as Alaska, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Greenland and Sweden.

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Now the sun offers a new opportunity. Since yesterday, the second wave of this impressive natural phenomenon can be seen in Spain.

Last month this phenomenon occurred precisely on the night when the Moon was in the first quarter, just 5% its illuminated surface.

Now a British astrophysicist Ryan French indicates that optimal conditions for observing such illumination of the night sky have existed since last night. Thursday, June 6

, due to the new moon phase. At this stage, the absence of moonlight allows you to enjoy a completely dark sky. However, it is important that there is no light pollution or cloudiness that could spoil observations on these nights.

An intense geomagnetic storm this month, the most powerful in two decades, is causing auroras visible in Spain. Although there is no absolute certainty since space weather forecasts always have a certain degree of uncertainty, the chances of witnessing this special phenomenon were higher as Thursday evening, June 6th.. Later, auroras may appear in these places. next nightsdepending on solar activity.

This light show can be seen from anywhere Spain. However, those who leave urban areas and head to regions with less light pollution will have more opportunities to enjoy this phenomenon. Mountains, parks, dark places and clear places are ideal to witness Northern lights V Spain.