Northern Lights viewable from Tyne and Wear in photos

On Friday, May 10, the night sky was lit up in beautiful colours of pinks, purples and greens as the Northern Lights dazzled across the world.

In the North East, due to clear skies, residents were able to view the beautiful display for themselves, with many taking amazing photos of the solar spectacular.

Here are the best photos of the Northern Lights in the North East, sent in by our readers.

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