Spectacular photographs of the Northern Lights were captured in a rare sighting above Norfolk.

The natural phenomenon – also known as Aurora Borealis - is typically seen nearer to the Arctic Circle in locations such as Norway and Iceland.

But astro-photographer Stuart Hill was able to catch the lights as he camped out on the beach in Wells in the early hours of Monday (August 8).

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The 67-year-old said: “There are various websites which monitor aurora activity and last night they started showing activity at about 11pm.

“I was able to capture it from 12am until about 1am.

“People don’t realise how rare it is. You can only see them this far south two or three times a year. It’s the first time I have seen them.

“Three of four years ago I went out on an expedition boat to the north of Norway to catch a glimpse of the lights. I spent a fortune but I never saw them.

Eastern Daily Press: Astro-photographer Stuart Hill was able to capture the Northern Lights above north NorfolkAstro-photographer Stuart Hill was able to capture the Northern Lights above north Norfolk (Image: sahillphotography)

“And now I’ve seem them in Norfolk. I couldn’t believe it.”