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Suffolk photographers capture more images of the northern lights in Cockfield near Bury St Edmunds, Chedburgh and Dunwich




Suffolk photographers have captured more stunning pictures of the northern lights after they were seen above our skies for the second night.

The rare spectacle could be seen across the county, as people braved the cold temperatures to catch a glimpse of the lights.

It was the second night in a row they could be seen, although people across the country were treated to clearer skies on Sunday.

Adam Barnes captured this image at Dunwich beach. Picture: Adam Barnes
Adam Barnes captured this image at Dunwich beach. Picture: Adam Barnes

Adam Barnes captured this stunning image at Dunwich beach.

His partner, Helen Hayes, said: "It was a bucket list moment. I'm so glad we decided to go and look for the lights.

"It was freezing cold but worth it.

"There were quite a lot of people there. Some people in tents were going to camp through the night."

The northern lights could also be seen in Cockfield, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: John Fitch
The northern lights could also be seen in Cockfield, near Bury St Edmunds. Picture: John Fitch

John Fitch took this picture of the phenomenon in Cockfield, near Bury St Edmunds.

Sightings of the Aurora are rare this far south, as they are typically seen around the North Pole or Arctic Circle.

Rosemarie Jessop caught a glimpse of the lights above the Bury St Edmunds skyline. Picture: Rosemarie Jessop
Rosemarie Jessop caught a glimpse of the lights above the Bury St Edmunds skyline. Picture: Rosemarie Jessop
Geraldine Rand capture this picture in Chedburgh. Picture: Geraldine Rand/Bothsides Art and Photography
Geraldine Rand capture this picture in Chedburgh. Picture: Geraldine Rand/Bothsides Art and Photography

Geraldine Rand took this image in Chedburgh.

The Met Office predicted on Sunday that the lights might be visible due to a coronal hole high speed stream combined with a fast coronal mass ejection.

More sightings are expected in the coming days.

Terry Archer, of Kedington, captured this spectacular image. Picture: Terry Archer
Terry Archer, of Kedington, captured this spectacular image. Picture: Terry Archer
This picture was taken in Santon Downham. Picture: Kim Newman
This picture was taken in Santon Downham. Picture: Kim Newman
Lizzie Barry took this picture in Gestingthorpe. Picture: Lizzie Barry
Lizzie Barry took this picture in Gestingthorpe. Picture: Lizzie Barry

The northern lights could also be seen in Gestingthorpe, just south of Sudbury in Essex.