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 St Albans.

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.

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Herts Advertiser: The Northern Lights over St Albans.The Northern Lights over St Albans. (Image: Matt Low)

Herts Advertiser: Matt Low captured stunning pictures of the Northern Lights.Matt Low captured stunning pictures of the Northern Lights. (Image: Matt Low)

Herts Advertiser: Hannah Rodrigues captured the Northern Lights.Hannah Rodrigues captured the Northern Lights. (Image: Hannah Rodrigues)

Herts Advertiser: The Northern Lights over St Albans.The Northern Lights over St Albans. (Image: Gloria Cat)

Herts Advertiser: Nicky Packman's snap of the Northern Lights.Nicky Packman's snap of the Northern Lights. (Image: Nicky Packman)

Herts Advertiser: Liz Needham's Northern Lights picture.Liz Needham's Northern Lights picture. (Image: Liz Needham)