Aurora Borealis Comes to Holme-next-the-Sea

In May 2024 the northern lights put on an unexpected display over Holme-next-the-Sea. Pat Smith captured the scene from the village, and the photographs were too good to keep buried in the general gallery stream.

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The Northern Lights from Holme-next-the-Sea

The Northern Lights from Holme-next-the-Sea, May 10th, 2024

Photo Pat Smith

During May 2024 the Sun reached one of the most active periods in its 11-year cycle, making auroral displays more likely. Pat Smith happened to be in the right place at the right time and captured these views from Holme-next-the-Sea.

The Northern Lights from Holme-next-the-Sea

The Northern Lights from Holme-next-the-Sea, May 10th, 2024

Photo Pat Smith

The result is a short photo essay rather than a conventional album: one event, one date, and a set of images that tell the story together.

The Northern Lights from Holme-next-the-Sea

The Northern Lights from Holme-next-the-Sea, May 10th, 2024

Photo Pat Smith

The Northern Lights from Holme-next-the-Sea

The Northern Lights from Holme-next-the-Sea, May 10th, 2024

Photo Pat Smith