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Colchester one of the UK’s best Northern Lights spots
As the Northern Lights dazzle the skies this week, a new study has named the best UK regions to witness the phenomenon. The research, conducted by QR Code Generator, awarded 100 UK towns and cities a score out of 100, based on their levels of artificial brightness, air pollution, and cloud cover. These scores were then totalled to determine the best spots to see the Northern Lights.
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It's good news for Dundee, which came out on top. The Scottish city scored 73.1 out of 100 and has the lowest air pollution levels in the ranking. Dundee performed 28% better in the ranking than the national average (57.3 out of 100).
In second place is Eastbourne, on England's southeast coast, which scored an impressive 72.1 out of 100, 26% higher than the national average.
Chelmsford is just behind, with a score of 72.09 out of 100, also 26% above the national average. Limited cloud cover and low artificial light levels launch the city into third place, making it a great spot for an evening show of colourful lights.
In fourth is the seaside town of Worthing, with a score of 71.8 out of 100 for its clear views of the night sky – 25% better than the national average.
Colchester takes fifth place. The Essex city scored 71.3 out of 100 in the ranking, 24% better than the national average of 57.3 out of 100.
In sixth is Hastings, where cloud cover and light pollution levels are low, allowing for high visibility at night. Hastings scored 70.6 out of 100, 22% above the national average.
Brighton is in seventh spot, performing 22% better than the national average with a score of 70.2 out of 100. Brighton is followed closely by Hove with a score of 68.4, 19.4% above the national average, landing the region in eighth place.
Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, commented on the findings: "The Northern Lights are a unique experience that anyone would be lucky to witness in their lifetime. People often believe that you must travel to Iceland or Norway to experience this amazing sight, but the UK is lucky enough to have areas with clear visibility that make it possible. Dundee's northern position and clean air make it one of the best viewing spots in the UK. UK residents, no matter where they are, should take an opportunity to try to catch a glimpse of this magical phenomenon."
