The Northern Lights lit up the night sky with rare sightings across the UK, with plenty of Hertfordshire residents out capturing pictures.

Here's your best pictures of the Northern Lights in Welwyn Hatfield.

The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, has been spotted the county, as residents stayed up late to catch the rare phenomenon on camera.

Most people spend thousands of pounds heading to Lapland in Finland to catch the stunning light show - but last night it lit up Hertfordshire to the delight of residents.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Northern Lights over the Bayfordbury Observatory.The Northern Lights over the Bayfordbury Observatory. (Image: University of Hertfordshire)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Another Bayfordbury Observatory snap of the Northern Lights.Another Bayfordbury Observatory snap of the Northern Lights. (Image: University of Hertfordshire)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Bayfordbury Observatory's stunning Northern Lights picture.Bayfordbury Observatory's stunning Northern Lights picture. (Image: University of Hertfordshire)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Northern Lights at Knebworth House.The Northern Lights at Knebworth House. (Image: Rob Ryder)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Northern Lights at Knebworth House.The Northern Lights at Knebworth House. (Image: Rob Ryder)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Northern Lights at Knebworth House.The Northern Lights at Knebworth House. (Image: Rob Ryder)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Northern Lights at Knebworth House.The Northern Lights at Knebworth House. (Image: Rob Ryder)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Northern Lights at Knebworth House.The Northern Lights at Knebworth House. (Image: Rob Ryder)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Northern Lights at Knebworth House.The Northern Lights at Knebworth House. (Image: Rob Ryder)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Claire Sherbert's picture of the Northern Lights.Claire Sherbert's picture of the Northern Lights. (Image: Claire Sherbert)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Victoria Mason's Northern Lights snap.Victoria Mason's Northern Lights snap. (Image: Victoria Mason)

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Jayne Garside-Neville's snap in South Hatfield.Jayne Garside-Neville's snap in South Hatfield. (Image: Jayne Garside-Neville)