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When to see Northern Lights art show Borealis

News imageMark McNulty Streams of blue, green and purple light in the night sky above the illuminated Pier Head in LiverpoolMark McNulty
Borealis will be shown above the Albert Dock and Pier Head

An art installation inspired by the Northern Lights is to go on show in Liverpool for the first time.

Borealis, which means northern in Latin, will be "celebrating the arrival of the longer, brighter days ahead", organisers said.

What's on show?

News imageMark McNulty Old lamp stands silhouetted against the light streams in the Liverpool night skyMark McNulty

The depiction of the Northern Lights, created by artist Dan Acher, will change according to the conditions "depending on the wind variations, humidity and temperature".

Music by French composer Guillaume Desbois will provide the soundtrack for the atmospheric performance.

A spokeswoman for the Albert Dock said: "The installation is completely unique yet consistently mesmerising every time, inviting visitors to slow down and look up together at the incredible illusion."

When can I see it?

News imageMark McNulty mass of green lights above the double decker Diner bus on the waterfrontMark McNulty

The free event starts on 20 March – which is the day of spring equinox in the northern hemisphere – and runs every evening until 30 March, when the clocks go forward for British Summer Time.

Organisers says it will "serve as a symbol of seasonal change".

Where will it be?

News imageMark McNulty strands of green and blue lights above the museum warehouses on the Albert DockMark McNulty

It will be at Hartley Quay, against the backdrop of the Liverpool waterfront, making it ideal "for a romantic evening stroll or a memorable family outing", according to organisers.

The artwork has already been on display in more than 40 cities worldwide, including Tokyo and Paris.

Borealis is also permanently on show at Singapore's famous Supertrees installation.

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