Northern Lights stun north-west of England

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.

Pink and blue Northern Lights over a church steeple and a treeAlex Bown

Altrincham, Greater Manchester

A darker sky is also split in dark green and purple-pink above a street of houses in SouthportEva

Southport, Merseyside

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

A man is silhouetted taking a picture of the pink and blue Northern LightsAndy Roe

Banks, Lancashire

Pink and blue Northern Lights over Moor ParkSonia Bashir

Moor Park in Preston, Lancashire

Stars shine among shades of pink and green above houses and treeJohn Richardson

Leigh, Greater Manchester

Pink colurs of the Northern Lights in the night sky over FleetwoodJoanne Greer

Fleetwood, Lancashire

Red and green Northern Lights over Pendle HillSimon Ricketts

Pendle Hill, Lancashire

Pink and green Northern Lights over a silhouetted bungalowEmily Morgan

Longridge, Lancashire

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