THE Northern Lights have lit up skies across the UK and Ireland on Thursday – with St Helens and surrounding areas being treated to bright pink and green hues.
Clear and crisp conditions, matched with the sun nearing the peak of its solar cycle, led to astonishing displays in the night sky.
Here is a selection of our favourite pics.
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