Stunning skies as Northern Lights seen in the UK

Skies across the UK were lit up in hues of green and pink by the Northern Lights on Monday evening.

The natural phenomenon – known as the Aurora Borealis – is the result of solar eruptions sending particles towards the Earth and interacting with particles in the atmosphere.

It is mostly visible near the Arctic Circle, but at times of high solar activity it can be spotted in other parts of the world.