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.
7. Northern Lights captured in Blackpool
Northern Lights captured in Blackpool. Photo: UGC
8. Northern Lights captured in Blackpool
Northern Lights captured in Blackpool. Photo: UGC
9. Northern Lights captured in Blackpool
Northern Lights captured in Blackpool. Photo: UGC
10. Northern Lights captured across Lancashire
The Northern lights St Anes on Sea. Photo: Dave Nelson
11. Northern Lights across Lancashire
The Northern lights visable over St Annes on Sea pier. Photo: Dave Nelson
