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Those looking to the skies last night in Norfolk were treated to a glorious display of the Northern Lights. Clear weather provided good conditions for all to witness the phenomenon above our skies. The lights were visible over Norfolk last night.
(Image: Dean French) Otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis, it was visible over Norfolk last night (Wednesday. April 16), with some snapping breathtaking photos. READ MORE: Villagers organise clean-up and search for plastic from North Sea ship fire The lights had a number of locals out with their phones and cameras last night in Norfolk.
(Image: Lesley Earl) The effect is caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with gases in the Earth's atmosphere. The result is often pink, red and green hues appearing in the skies. The lights at Brancaster Staithe.
(Image: Ian Carrell) READ MORE: Promenade to shut as £6m seafront complex works continue These are not always visible to the naked eye and are often better observed through the lens of a camera or on a phone. The lights had been visible over Scotland for several nights, but had become much more visible further south last night. The lights had been visible in Scotland for a number of days but only became visible further south last night.
(Image: Simon Luckman) The lights were also more visible as a result of a "severe geomagnetic storm" several days ago. The peak took place between 11pm and midnight last night..
