Northern Lights: The aurora that dazzles us in 2024

This year the night sky has been lit up with some mesmerizing Northern Lights displays.

For most of us the chance to see the aurora is merely a bucket list wish that involves an expensive trip to the Arctic Circle and then there isn’t always a big reward.

However, in 2024, the lights were unusually visible in the far south, with people reporting stunning sightings in southern England on several occasions.

Featuring a kaleidoscope of red, green, purple and blue, and even the appearance of a rare Steve phenomenon, it was the best year for these glasses for 20 years.