Aurora Borealis, also known as Northern Lights, were visible throughout parts of north-central Kansas on Thursday night after space weather hits Earth

The latest solar storm has triggered northern lights farther south than normal including into parts of Germany, the United Kingdom, New England and New York City

The sun is at the peak of an 11-year solar cycle that allows for more solar flares and more frequent sightings.

It seems like Michigan has flipped from "I never get to see the Northern Lights" to "Hey they’re here!" so quickly. Why? The answer lies in Outer Space.

Prior to this, I had only ever seen green aurora.” The UK’s Met Office had also reported that sightings of the Northern Lights were likely on Thursday night and the early hours of Friday across northern areas of the UK.

Photographers in the South West have captured spectacular images of the Northern Lights. The photos were captured from Mevagissey in Cornwall to Appledore in Devon. The aurora was visible from about 19:00 BST on Thursday.

Patriot Ledger photographer snapped this photo of the Northern Lights at about 10 p.m. on Thursday night. The lights were a treat for people in many areas of the country who don't normally get to see them.

The Northern Lights were visible over much of the UK last night, including parts of England. The Met Office has forecast further activity tonight, but it is unlikely to be as strong as last night and as a result only visible at high latitudes.