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Northern Lights stun north-west of England

David Foolkes back of a man with arms held aloft while looking at ripples of green and red over Lancashire hillsDavid Foolkes
Nicky Nook in Scorton, Lancashire

The Northern Lights dazzled residents across the north-west of England as they cascaded in vivid pinks, purple and green.

Also known as aurora borealis, the lights were seen across the UK where they have been increasingly visible this year due to the biggest geomagnetic storm since 2003.

Last night, according to BBC Weather, it was the strongest and most widespread showing of the phenomenon in the UK since May.

Those taking photographs are advised to use a long exposure camera to capture the auroras, as it is not always visible with the eye.

Alex Bown Pink and blue Northern Lights over a church steeple and a treeAlex Bown
Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Eva A darker sky is also split in dark green and purple-pink above a street of houses in SouthportEva
Southport, Merseyside
Paul Walmsley path shown leading to a copse of trees with waves of lime green above turning into purple and pink above with stars shining out everywherePaul Walmsley
Grindleton fell near Clitheroe, Lancashire
Andy Roe A man is silhouetted taking a picture of the pink and blue Northern LightsAndy Roe
Banks, Lancashire
Sonia Bashir Pink and blue Northern Lights over Moor ParkSonia Bashir
Moor Park in Preston, Lancashire
John Richardson Stars shine among shades of pink and green above houses and treeJohn Richardson
Leigh, Greater Manchester
Joanne Greer Pink colurs of the Northern Lights in the night sky over FleetwoodJoanne Greer
Fleetwood, Lancashire
Simon Ricketts Red and green Northern Lights over Pendle HillSimon Ricketts
Pendle Hill, Lancashire
Emily Morgan Pink and green Northern Lights over a silhouetted bungalowEmily Morgan
Longridge, Lancashire

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