Northern Lights: Stunning photos show the Aurora Borealis in and around Eastbourne

Residents in and around Eastbourne were treated to a dazzling display as the Northern Lights lit up the sky last night (Thursday, October 10).

The Northern Lights – or aurora borealis – were once again visible over many parts of the UK last night.

Thank you to our readers for sending in these stunning photos.

The Northern Lights appear as bright, swirling curtains of lights in the night sky and range in colour from green to pink and scarlet.

The phenomena is chiefly influenced by geomagnetic storms – the Met Office said there was a ‘severe’ one due to reach Earth overnight on October 10.

13. Northern Lights: Stunning photos show the Aurora Borealis in and around Eastbourne

Beachy Head, looking towards the Downs. Photo by Claire Underhill Photo: Claire Underhill

Beachy Head. Photo by Dolly Starchaser Photo: Dolly Starchaser

Looking over Eastbourne. Photo by Charlie True Photo: Charlie True

Birling Gap cottages. Photo by Max Monaghan Photo: Max Monaghan