Stunning northern lights illuminate skies above UK in breathtaking photos

People around the UK were treated to wonderful displays last night - and some also witnessed a rare phenomenon called Steve, which is considered a 'cousin' of the aurora borealis

by · The Mirror
Amazing pictures show the wonderful display in the sky(Image:PA)
The Northern lights over Alnwick in Northumberland(Image:Andy Commins / Daily Mirror)
The purple and green lights are now referred to as Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement (Steve)(Image:Andy Commins / Daily Mirror)