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.
9. Northern Lights
Regular contributor Carl Gorse captured this stunning skyline near Steetley Pier. Photo: Carl Gorse
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