A strong solar flare and geomagnetic storm left many Western New Yorkers in awe Thursday night as the Aurora Borealis painted skies from Lake Ontario to Little Valley. See photos from WIVB News 4 viewers below.

A powerful solar storm has once again provided spectacular views of the Northern Lights across Wales. There were sightings across the length of Wales, from Anglesey to Swansea. This particular aurora was triggered by a huge solar flare which erupted on Tuesday with the solar wind buffeting the Earth's magnetic field.

The northern lights put on a show across Nova Scotia Thursday evening, as vibrant reds, greens and purples danced across the night sky.

Keen night owls have spotted the Northern lights across the East of England once again, with stunning pictures taken as far south as Buckinghamshire on Thursday night. The Met Office earlier said the lights,