The sun is in a sharing mood and aurora watchers are basking in the glow. Our nearest star has been spitting out flares and sending solar material careening toward Earth, where it's creating some of the brightest and widest-reaching auroras in years.

Stunning images are captured from Scotland to as far south as Kent - and those in northern areas may get another glimpse on Friday night.

A fantastic display of Northern Lights could be seen across parts of the U.S. on Thursday night. See photos here.

Residents in and around Worthing, Adur and Arun, were treated to a dazzling display as the Northern Lights lit up the sky last night (Thursday, October 10).

Skies in Northern Ireland were lit up in a spectacular display of the Northern Lights on Thursday night. The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are vibrant light displays that occur in the sky,

The Northern Lights have made a rare appearance over Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, illuminating the county's skies in a stunning display.