Brits across the country treated to dazzling views of the Northern Lights because of solar storm

THE Northern Lights has lit up the night sky with rare sightings across the country.

The lights, also known as aurora borealis, has been spotted in Whitley Bay on the north east coast, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Wokingham in Berkshire.

AlamyThe array of lights could be seen in Minster on Sea in Kent[/caption] PAThe stunning light show overlooking St Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay on the North East coast[/caption] AlamySky watchers in Kendal, Cumbria, enjoy the incredible lights[/caption]

Kathleen Cunnea...