Biggest Solar Flare In 4 Years

**We went out for a couple of nights in a row looking to see if we could catch sight of the norhtern Lights as we are quite far north. But it was overcast and then a strong gale with high winds and sideways rain came up and lasted for 2 days so we did not get to see it which is a bit dissapointing considering we are so far north but maybe next time :'(

Here are some of the pictures of what was seen in countries like Sweeden etc.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/02/pictures/110218-solar-flares-aurora-borealis-northern-lights-photography/#/valentines-day-aurora-borealis-bo-norway_32398_600x450.jpg

The Biggest Solar Flare In 4 Years has erupted towards earth.

EXTRACT:

 February 16, 2011

The most powerful solar flare in four years exploded over the sun late Monday, according to NASA.

The magnetic instability that caused the flare also unleashed a blast of charged particles that should hit Earth's atmosphere tonight, possibly sparking auroras farther south than usual, experts say.