THE Northern Lights have lit up skies across the UK and Ireland last night (Thursday, October 10) – with Wirral and surrounding areas being treated to bright pink and green hues.

Clear and crisp conditions, matched with the sun nearing the peak of its solar cycle, led to astonishing displays in the night sky.

Here is a selection of our favourite pictures sent in by Globe readers.

Northern Lights over Wallasey CemeteryNorthern Lights over Wallasey Cemetery (Image: Kimberley Phillips/Wirral Globe Camera Club)

Beautiful colours over West Kirby BeachBeautiful colours over West Kirby Beach (Image: Steve's Snaps/Wirral Globe Camera Club)

Dave Mort's beautiful captureDave Mort's beautiful capture (Image: Dave Mort/Wirral Globe Camera Club) New Brighton by Mike RyanNew Brighton by Mike Ryan (Image: Mick Ryan/Wirral Globe Camera Club)

Derby PoolDerby Pool (Image: J Alejandro Pérez/Wirral Globe Camera Club)

New BrightonNew Brighton (Image: Alun Lambert/Wirral Globe Camera Club)

New BrightonNew Brighton (Image: Toni Houghton/Wirral Globe Camera Club)