The Northern Lights lit up the night sky with rare sightings across the UK, with plenty of Hertfordshire residents out capturing pictures.

Here's your best pictures of the Northern Lights in Stevenage and North Herts.

The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, has been spotted the county, as residents stayed up late to catch the rare phenomenon on camera.

Most people spend thousands of pounds heading to Lapland in Finland to catch the stunning light show - but last night it lit up Hertfordshire to the delight of residents.

The Comet: Steven Le-Petit captured this photo in Stevenage.Steven Le-Petit captured this photo in Stevenage. (Image: Steven Le-Petit)

The Comet: Susan Haigh's snap of the lights over Letchworth.Susan Haigh's snap of the lights over Letchworth. (Image: Susan Haigh)

The Comet: Ana Patricia Espenocilla picture of the Northern Lights over Stevenage.Ana Patricia Espenocilla picture of the Northern Lights over Stevenage. (Image: Ana Patricia Espenocilla)

The Comet: Colin Jeffrey snapped this pictured in Letchworth.Colin Jeffrey snapped this pictured in Letchworth. (Image: Colin Jeffrey)

The Comet: Tasmin Wood's photo in Martins Wood, Stevenage.Tasmin Wood's photo in Martins Wood, Stevenage. (Image: Tasmin Wood)

The Comet: Mark West's photo of the Northern Lights.Mark West's photo of the Northern Lights. (Image: Mark West)

The Comet: Robert Curry's snap from Chells Manor.Robert Curry's snap from Chells Manor. (Image: Robert Curry)

The Comet: Lynn Bowler's picture of the skies over Letchworth.Lynn Bowler's picture of the skies over Letchworth. (Image: Lynn Bowler)

The Comet: Samantha Thompson picture from Ashwell.Samantha Thompson picture from Ashwell. (Image: Samantha Thompson)

The Comet: Paul Clayton's Walkern snap of the Northern Lights.Paul Clayton's Walkern snap of the Northern Lights. (Image: Paul Clayton)

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