Northern Lights display dazzles the south's star gazers

The Northern Lights have lit up the skies over the south of England for the third time this year.

Vivid shades of purple were captured on camera as far south as the Isle of Wight.

The phenomenon is caused by the interaction of solar winds and Earth's magnetic field and upper atmosphere.

Clearer skies tonight may mean there will be a greater chance for some good views of the aurora, the Met Office said.

It was the third time this year it has been visible in the south after rare displays were also photographed in February and March.

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