THE NORTHERN Lights lit up the night sky with a rare appearance last night.  

Our readers and Camera Club members were on hand to capture the stunning views and have been sharing their pictures with us.

The visibility of the aurora borealis was increased on Friday because of an “extreme” geomagnetic storm, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said on Friday there was a “good chance” for the Northern Lights to be seen, and added: “Those conditions could continue on Saturday night but we still have to work out some details on where exactly that will be.”

Here are a few of your pictures of the aurora borealis, and you can cycle through the whole gallery at the top of the page.

South Wales Guardian: The Northern Lights above the Black Mountain.The Northern Lights above the Black Mountain. (Image: Gareth Henry)

South Wales Guardian: The Northern Lights in Godrergraig.The Northern Lights in Godrergraig. (Image: Catrin George)

South Wales Guardian: The sky lit up by the aurora borealis over Ammanford.The sky lit up by the aurora borealis over Ammanford. (Image: Elizabeth-Adelé Matthews)

South Wales Guardian: The Northern Lights over Tair Carn Isaf.The Northern Lights over Tair Carn Isaf. (Image: Anthony Stevenson)

South Wales Guardian: The aurora borealis above Llyn Llech Owain Country Park.The aurora borealis above Llyn Llech Owain Country Park. (Image: John Williams)

South Wales Guardian: The Northern Lights over Tycroes.The Northern Lights over Tycroes. (Image: Paula Powell)

South Wales Guardian: The sky over Cefneithin on Friday night.The sky over Cefneithin on Friday night. (Image: Amy Christine)

South Wales Guardian: The view from Alltwen looking over the Swansea Valley.The view from Alltwen looking over the Swansea Valley. (Image: Sioned Williams MS)

South Wales Guardian: The Northern Lights could be seen in Ammanford.The Northern Lights could be seen in Ammanford. (Image: Sharon Gutteridge)

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