The Northern Lights have splashed vivid colour across UK night skies once again, with stunning images captured from Scotland to as far south as Kent and East Anglia.

The Met Office had earlier said the lights, also known as aurora borealis, might be seen only as far south as the Midlands.

People are advised to use a long exposure camera to capture the auroras, as the phenomenon is not always visible with the naked eye.

BBC Weather Watchers, readers and viewers have been sending in their photos of the display – here are some of the best along with some agency pictures.

                                                                 A vineyard in Hullbridge, Essex