Northern Lights: Pictures of the Aurora Borealis over Herts

On Friday night, a spectacular light show graced the skies over Hertfordshire, as the Aurora Borealis ventured further south than usual.

This natural phenomenon, also known as the Northern Lights, is typically associated with polar regions but made a rare appearance in southern England.

Hertford Astronomy Group member Steve Heliczer captured the light show on camera. You can see his pictures below.

The Aurora Borealis over Hertfordshire. (Image: Steve Heliczer)

The Aurora Borealis over Hertfordshire, photographed by Steve Heliczer. (Image: Steve Heliczer)

The Northern Lights over Hertfordshire. (Image: Steve Heliczer)

The Northern Lights over Hertfordshire. (Image: Steve Heliczer)

The Northern Lights over Hertfordshire. (Image: Steve Heliczer)

The Northern Lights over Hertfordshire. (Image: Steve Heliczer)

The Northern Lights were again visible on Saturday night into Sunday morning, although not as bright as Friday's dazzling display.

The following pictures of the Aurora Borealis were taken by Richard Sheppard, who lives in Digswell, with the night sky turned shades of purple and pink.

The Northern Lights (Image: Richard Sheppard)

The Northern Lights down south! (Image: Richard Sheppard)

The Aurora Borealis, photographed by Richard Sheppard (Image: Richard Sheppard)

The cause of this weekend's stunning display was an intense solar storm, driven by a large and complex sunspot cluster.

The storm’s impact was felt across the UK, illuminating the night sky with vibrant hues.

For the best chance of witnessing this celestial marvel you needed to look to the northern horizon.