Stunning photos have shown the Northern Lights shining bright over Nottinghamshire after the county was treated to a spectacular display over the weekend.
Vibrant streaks of pink, blue and green could be seen after nightfall on Friday (May 10) thanks to a strong geomagnetic storm hitting earth.
The storm was the strongest since 2003, with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issuing a rare G5 Extreme Solar Storm warning.
Millions of people across the UK were able to see the lights, including those in built-up areas.
But it was sky-gazers in rural spots who were afforded the best view of the lights, with little light pollution getting in the way of the rare display.
Hundreds of Nottingham World readers shared some truly breathtaking photos from last Friday’s Northern Lights display.
We’ve picked out 15 of the best reader-submitted snaps of the Aurora Borealis shining bright over Nottinghamshire.
1. Northern Lights over Nottinghamshire
Clifton | Dhaval Shah Photo: Dhaval Shah
2. Northern Lights over Nottinghamshire
Carlton | Caroline Skelton Photo: Caroline Skelton
3. Northern Lights over Nottinghamshire
Hucknall | Kelly Anne Harrison Photo: Kelly Anne Harrison
4. Northern Lights over Nottinghamshire
Arnold | Carol Allcorn Photo: Carol Allcorn