April typically brings variable weather, with fluctuating temperatures, brief cold spells, and sunny days. Showers and even snowfall are possible due to the mixing of warm and cold air masses. This can lead to longer dry periods, affecting groundwater levels and air quality.
The Northern Lights have been more visible in the UK because the Sun is approaching or has reached the solar maximum phase of its 11-year cycle, increasing solar activity. Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are more frequent during this period. Charged particles from the Sun collide with gas molecules in Earth's atmosphere, creating colorful displays, especially around 9 pm.