Harrogate resident's roof cam captures stunning Northern Lights display

Watch the moment the Aurora Borealis lit up the sky in Harrogate in the early hours of the morning.

Wonderful footage shows the Northern Lights in the skies over Yorkshire on March 26.

Hefin Jones captured the incredible display with his roof cam in Harrogate.

Where exactly are the Northern Lights?

The Northern Lights form in an oval around the North Pole in an area called the “auroral zone".

The Aurora Borealis over Harrogate on March 26.placeholder image
The Aurora Borealis over Harrogate on March 26. | Hefin Jones

Areas in the “auroral zone” include north Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, the north of American state Alaska, and northern Siberia, in Russia.

What month is best to see the Northern Lights?

The best months to see the Northern Lights are September to late March, as these months have the longest dark hours and best viewing conditions.

Where in the UK can you see the Northern Lights?

The best places to see the Northern Lights in the UK are Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.

However, they have on occasion been spotted in the south of England.

What time should I look for the Northern Lights?

The best sightings of the Northern Lights are when the skies are darkest - normally around midnight.

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