The spellbinding phenomenon, also known as aurora borealis, appears when charged particles from the sun collides with gases in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Hartlepool was treated to its first visit of the year by the lights on Tuesday, January 20.
With rain forecast on Wednesday afternoon, however, the chances of a quick return tonight are receding.
Our thanks to Mail readers for sharing their wonderful pictures with us.
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Danielle Goodwin sent us this spellbinding photo. Photo: Danielle Goodwin
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This photo from Stacey Wood is certainly one to treasure. Photo: Stacey Wood
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Regular Mail contributor Gerald Oliver sent us this atmospheric photo at Steetley Pier. Photo: Gerald Oliver
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