THE Northern Lights put on a show for stargazers in Warrington last night.

The Aurora Borealis was visible in parts of the UK last night (Monday) in what was described as "one of the most spectacular displays in the night sky".

Kim Cox was lucky enough to capture a stunning shot around midnight in Dakota Park, Chapelford and Jessie Mook was in Appleton to see the skies light up.

The Met Office Space Weather forecast said: "A Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) arrivals are possible during 11th and 12th, resulting in minor to moderate geomagnetic storm periods.

"During the nights of the 11th and 12th, where skies are clear, aurora may be visible at times across Scotland, possibly northern England and northern Ireland."

The Northern Lights are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

The colours occur due to different gases in the Earth's atmosphere being energised by the charged particles.

Nitrogen and oxygen are the two most common gases in the atmosphere, with nitrogen emitting purple, blue and pink colours and oxygen emitting green.

Did you see the Northern Lights last night or over the weekend?

We'd love to see your photos.

Email heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk

Appleton by Jessie Mook

Appleton by Jessie Mook

Dakota Park by Kim Cox

Dakota Park by Kim Cox

Isabel Dillon

Isabel Dillon

Maria Paholik

Maria Paholik

Rivington Pike from Hollins Green by Julie Houston

Rivington Pike from Hollins Green by Julie Houston

Near Arley Hall by Marianne Hall

Near Arley Hall by Marianne Hall