THE Aurora Borealis was spotted in the Exmoor skies by eagle-eyed weather watchers and photographers on Monday night (January 19).

The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern lights, is the result of solar eruptions sending particles towards the Earth and interacting with particles in the atmosphere.

The natural phenomenon was visible over parts of the south west on Monday night (January 19) and Tuesday night (January 20).

They are usually seen in the Arctic Circle but can occasionally be seen in the UK at times of high solar activity.

Debbie Tucker, photographer, captured the stunning display on Exmoor.

She said: “It was the most incredible night. I am very lucky to live where I do.”

Stars twinkling through the Northern Lights.
Stars twinkling through the Northern Lights. (Debbie Tucker)
Shimmers of green and red crossing paths in the Exmoor sky.
Shimmers of green and red crossing paths in the Exmoor sky. (Debbie Tucker)
Bursts of green and red in Exmoor.
Bursts of green and red in Exmoor. (Debbie Tucker)
The aurora is best viewed under clear skies.
The aurora is best viewed under clear skies. (Debbie Tucker)
A green shimmer in the sky.
A green shimmer in the sky. (Debbie Tucker)
Beams of red and green light illuminate the sky.
Beams of red and green light illuminate the sky. (Debbie Tucker)