An aurora, also commonly known as the northern lights or southern lights, is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions. Auroras display dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as curtains, rays, spirals, or dynamic flickers covering the entire sky.
Starting around 19:00 BST many people were able to view the aurora. It then weakened slightly for a time, before coming back even stronger around midnight and continued until dawn on Friday.
Take a look at some of the gorgeous pictures captured by readers.
1. Northern Lights captured in Blackpool
Northern Lights captured in Blackpool. Photo: UGC
2. Northern Lights captured in Blackpool
Northern Lights captured in Blackpool. Photo: UGC
3. Northern Lights captured in Blackpool
Northern Lights captured in Blackpool. Photo: UGC
4. Northern Lights captured in Blackpool
Northern Lights captured in Blackpool. Photo: UGC
5. Northern Lights captured in Blackpool
Northern Lights captured in Blackpool. Photo: UGC
6. Northern Lights captured in Blackpool
Northern Lights captured in Blackpool. Photo: UGC