SILHILLIANS took their opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights when they made a rare appearance last Thursday night.
This was the second time this year it was possible to see the renowned Aurora Borealis already this year, thanks to perfect weather conditions.
The Northern Lights is a natural light phenomenon but it is predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic Circle.
They occur when charged particles, emitted by the sun, collide with the Earth’s atmosphere. These collisions release energy through light.
The Aurora Borealis appears in various colours, including green, pink, red, blue, and violet – these are determined by the type of gas particles colliding with the charged particles and their altitude.
The best time to see the Northern Lights is during the winter months when the nights are longest and the skies are darkest.
Locations with minimal light pollution and clear skies offer the best viewing conditions.
Here is a selection of your pictures from last week’s display.
