PEOPLE over Worcestershire have taken to social media to share their incredible pictures of the Northern Lights.

The Northern Lights, also known as an aurora borealis, lit up the sky yesterday evening (Friday).

The visibility of the Northern Lights was increased on Friday due to what is described as an extreme geomagnetic storm.

Clear skies made sightings possible from almost everywhere in the UK.

Bromsgrove Advertiser: The Northern Lights shine over Worcester The Northern Lights shine over Worcester (Image: Donna Bird)

Donna Bird from Worcester said: "It’s amazing that we have got to see it here, especially in a lit up city centre."

Gavin Barlow missed seeing the lights shine over Worcester but managed to catch a glimpse of it on the South Coast in Cornwall.

"We are down in Cornwall for a couple of days missed it at home in Worcester," he said.

Car Mel caught sight of the Northern Lights in Droitwich - and at the same time watched a shooting star fall down from the sky, which she described as "awesome".

Bromsgrove Advertiser: Lauren Parker was lost for words as the Aurora shone over Rushwick near WorcesterLauren Parker was lost for words as the Aurora shone over Rushwick near Worcester (Image: Lauren Parker)

Lauren Phillips, from Rushwick near Worcester, said: "It was absolutely amazing to see.

"The show started around 10pm and become strong by 11pm.

"The colours was insane to see by naked eye, I’m completely lost for words.

"I’m in awe and feel so lucky to see."

James Mitchell, who captured images from Malvern, said: "It was an extraordinary and awe-inspiring experience to observe the aurora borealis with the naked eye.

"The celestial display was so captivating that it felt as if I was gazing upon the heavens from another celestial body.

"Experts have confirmed that this was the most powerful solar storm since 1932, making it a truly exceptional and unforgettable event."

Aurora displays occur when charged particles collide with gases in the Earth's atmosphere around the magnetic poles.

Bromsgrove Advertiser: Worcestershire residents even managed to catch a glimpse of the lights display on the South CoastWorcestershire residents even managed to catch a glimpse of the lights display on the South Coast (Image: Gavin Barlow)

The sight of the aurora is generally easier to see the further north you go, but it is visible from across the UK.

However, it can often depend on the conditions as to whether you can spot the Northern Lights, with dark and clear nights creating the best opportunity to witness it.