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The Aurora Borealis - better known as the Northern Lights - has been visible over parts of the UK.The Aurora Borealis - better known as the Northern Lights - has been visible over parts of the UK.
BBC News readers have been sending in images of the display they have been able to capture. Here is a selection:BBC News readers have been sending in images of the display they have been able to capture. Here is a selection:
The light show, which is caused by electrically-charged particles from the Sun entering the Earth's atmosphere, was visible as the Earth moved into a new alignment with the Sun. The light show was visible as the Earth moved into a new alignment with the Sun.
How the Aurora Borealis occursHow the Aurora Borealis occurs
The Northern Lights are caused by the interaction of the solar wind - a stream of charged particles escaping the Sun - and our planet's magnetic field and atmosphere. Find out moreThe Northern Lights are caused by the interaction of the solar wind - a stream of charged particles escaping the Sun - and our planet's magnetic field and atmosphere. Find out more
The Aurora Borealis is usually seen over Iceland and Scandinavia but was seen as far south as Wales in the UK on Wednesday night.The Aurora Borealis is usually seen over Iceland and Scandinavia but was seen as far south as Wales in the UK on Wednesday night.
Northern Lights seen across WalesNorthern Lights seen across Wales
Northern Lights light up ScotlandNorthern Lights light up Scotland
Northern lights display captured over EnglandNorthern lights display captured over England
Northern Lights illuminate Isle of ManNorthern Lights illuminate Isle of Man
There are improved chances of seeing the lights over the UK over the next few weeks, forecasters say.
Do you have a great photo of the Northern Lights? You can send it to us in the following ways:Do you have a great photo of the Northern Lights? You can send it to us in the following ways: