Your photos as the Northern Lights dazzle across the night sky in the North East

By Holly Allton

Published 11th May 2024, 17:00 BST

The beautiful solar display lit up the night sky, which North East residents’ able to catch a glimpse.

On Friday, May 10, the night sky was lit up in beautiful colours of pinks, purples and greens as the Northern Lights dazzled across the world.

In the North East, due to clear skies, residents were able to view the beautiful display for themselves, with many taking amazing photos of the solar spectacular.

Here are the best photos of the Northern Lights in the North East, sent in by our readers.

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Charlie Pearson took this fantastic shot of the Northern Lights.

1. Charlie Pearson

Charlie Pearson took this fantastic shot of the Northern Lights.

James Riley captured this gorgeous photo.

2. James Riley

James Riley captured this gorgeous photo.

Bevlar Sellars captured the Northern Lights in Blyth.

3. Bevlar Sellars

Bevlar Sellars captured the Northern Lights in Blyth.

A photo of the Groyne with the Northern Lights by Jason Quinn.

4. Jason Quinn

A photo of the Groyne with the Northern Lights by Jason Quinn.

North East Northern Lights

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