People across Norfolk were treated to a spectacular Northern Lights display. 

The aurora borealis returned on Thursday night and was visible into the early hours of Friday morning. 

Stargazers could see the display through camera lenses with lucky photographers sharing their photos. 

Lucy Apthorp captured this at Forest Equine Escapes in MundfordLucy Apthorp captured this at Forest Equine Escapes in Mundford (Image: Lucy Apthorp)Julie Smart saw the Northern Lights in GrimstonJulie Smart saw the Northern Lights in Grimston (Image: Julie Smart) Photos show the pink, green and purple colours painting the night sky over the county. 

There were some clouds in the sky last night but they did not block the Northern Lights from shining through.

READ MORE: Will the Northern Lights be visible in Norfolk tonight?

While the lights are usually not visible to the naked eye, many have said they could see a pink hue without a camera lens. 

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

The Northern Lights were photographed above Blickling Hall at 10pmThe Northern Lights were photographed above Blickling Hall at 10pm (Image: Jamie Ducker) Emma Pollard snapped a photo in SheringhamEmma Pollard snapped a photo in Sheringham (Image: Emma Pollard) They are influenced by geomagnetic storms which originate from activity on the sun.

As they collide, light is emitted at various wavelengths, creating colourful displays in the sky.

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