The aurora borealis has been seen from Worcester.
This picture of the natural phenomenon, also known as the northern lights, were taken by reader Rhys Haywood this evening (Sunday).
People have been posting their picture of the northern lights seen in Worcester.
Worcester News Camera Club Jonathan Clarke took this picture near the observation tower.
Another Worcester News Camera Club member, Janette Daniel, shared this picture from Drakes Broughton.
What is the aurora borealis?
The aurora borealis is caused by solar storms on the surface of the sun - the lights and wavy patterns we see are caused by electrically-charged particles that travel from the sun and slam into molecules in the earth’s atmosphere.
Generally, you can see the aurora better the further north you go, but it is visible from across the UK. Conditions have to be right though - dark and clear nights are best, with as little light pollution as possible.
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