The spectacular display of colours is seen by many across the West Midlands.
This impressive scene featuring a standing stone in Middleton, Shropshire, was taken by BBC Weather Watcher Nutty.
The bright purple sky was reflected on the water's surface, as seen in this photo by BBC Weather Watcher Jonnymo in Cockshutt, Shropshire. Photographers in the West Midlands have been treated to a spectacular display of the Northern lights.and were visible in a number of places across the region. BBC Weather Watchers caught the action as a strong geomagnetic storm meant the aurora was seen more vividly than usual.The Northern Lights appear as bright, swirling curtains of lights in the night sky and range in colour from green to pink and scarlet.For the best possible view,trying to get to an area where there are dark skies, away from street lights and where you can get a clear view of the whole night sky.
They recommend giving your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the darkness and either sit or lie down and you should start to see some shooting stars - the meteors.
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