Northern lights over Berlin: celestial phenomenon surprises on the 2nd of Advent

Northern lights over Berlin: celestial phenomenon surprises on the 2nd of Advent

The weather in Berlin and Brandenburg shows its gloomy side on the 2nd of Advent. According to the experts from the German Weather Service (DWD), very cloudy skies and rain can be expected in the afternoon hours. Temperatures will only reach 5 degrees Celsius this Sunday, and warm clothing is strongly recommended if people venture out to Christmas markets despite the bad weather. Increased precipitation and even sleet are also forecast for Monday night, especially in the south of Brandenburg, which makes the happy preparations for the upcoming holidays even more difficult berlin-live.de reported.

Northern lights in the Berlin night sky

But while it is dark and wet during the day, the sky over Berlin and Brandenburg is illuminated by the magical northern lights on Sunday night. Triggered by an extremely strong solar storm, considered one of the strongest since 2003, these extraordinary light effects have become visible far to the south, including Berlin. Already on Saturday evening there were numerous reports about the fascinating spectacle in the Märkisch-Oderland district in eastern Brandenburg, where the lights shone in impressive shades of green. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) categorized this solar storm as G5, the highest level associated with massive geomagnetic effects, while warning of possible disruptions from these natural phenomena, such as rbb24.de reported.

For Berliners and Brandenburgers who will look upwards next night, this could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the celestial spectacle. However, experts recommend using protection such as solar eclipse glasses to protect your eyes when looking at the sun or indirectly at the northern lights. This combination of cloudy weather during the day and fascinating northern lights at night makes the upcoming weekend a special experience for the region.