First Shots Of Northern Lights In UK & Worldwide: You Need To See Them! [Photos]

Recently, we reported that two big solar eruptions were on their way to Earth and could create amazing Northern Lights. That prediction came true on 16 April, when skies across several states lit up with bright colours. Some social media users have already started posting the first photos online, and they look stunning.

So, if you missed the show, don’t worry: look through our collection to witness the spectacle!

Northern Lights Over Scotland

Lisa Pattenden (@London_Lady) captured a stunning view of the aurora stretching across the night sky, bursting with vivid colours.

“This night keeps delivering. It’s still going! Beautiful colour variations and everywhere!” she wrote.

Brilliant hues dance over Orkney! Claire Meakin captures another shot of a vibrant aurora display lighting up the Scottish skies.

Aurora Display In Ireland

Alan Mac Cárthaigh (@AlanMcC82) was left speechless by the aurora display over West Cork, Ireland. Just before Easter 2025, the Northern Lights lit up the skies with an “amazing appearance” around 11 pm, he shared.

A stunning long-exposure shot from Kerry captures the Northern Lights in detail, taken by Weather Alerts Ireland (@IrelandAlerts).

Aurora Over Denmark

Mikhaël Vervoort (@HaelVoort) captured the stunning colours of a substorm over Aalestrup, Denmark, on 15 April at 23:46 CET. “Lovely colours during this substorm,” he noted.

Northern Lights Shining Over Sutherland

Monika Focht shares the breathtaking views of the aurora lighting up the skies over Sutherland.

A stunning capture from a magical night!

Aurora In England

The aurora reached as far south as SE England! Captured by @MetJam at 21:50 UTC — a rare treat at 51°N.

Aurora Pillars Over Minnesota

A faint but mesmerising aurora pillar glows in the night sky over central Minnesota, captured by Nicholas (@Nick_LaLonde15).

According to the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, the Northern Lights are still visible this week — stay tuned for more stunning displays!