With clear conditions, dazzling displays of vivid colours can be seen across the county with the naked eye. 

Here is a handy guide for where to spot the phenomenon. 

What causes the northern lights?

Aurora is caused by atoms and molecules in our atmosphere colliding with particles from the sun, according to the Royal Museums Greenwich.

Solar storms on our star's surface give out huge clouds of electrically charged particles.

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These particles can travel millions of miles and some may eventually collide with the Earth.

The wavy patterns of light are caused by the lines of force in the Earth's magnetic field and the different colours are made by different gasses - the green is characteristic of oxygen, while the purple, blue or pink are caused by nitrogen.

Where are the best places to see the northern lights?

Dark and clear nights, preferably with little light pollution, offer the best chance of seeing the aurora.

Norfolk is fortunate to have a number of dark sky sites, which are areas designated as some of the best places to observe the night sky.

Here are some of the dark sky sites in the county:

The Northern Lights captured by Weatherquest meteorologist Dan Holley in Long Stratton (Image: Dan Holley)

While dark sky sites are some of the best places to see the display, coastal areas in north Norfolk and on the eastern coast are also great locations.