IT’S A RARE enough sight – but the aurora borealis was visible from Ireland over recent nights.

The dancing pink and green display – not usually visile from this far south – lit up the night sky in pockets of the country amid clear conditions.

David Moore of Astronomy Ireland described it as a “once in a decade sight” and said it’s best viewed straight after sunset. As you might expect, you need to look north to see it.

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