The Northern Lights provided a spectacular display in the skies above Oxfordshire overnight.

Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and in parts of Europe after an “extreme” geomagnetic storm caused them to be more visible, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Pictures taken by members of the public and Oxford Mail Camera Club members captured the light phenomenon across the county.

Chris Pickford photographed the lights in Chilton at around 11.30pm.

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He said: "Best display I've seen since camping in rural north Sweden many years ago."

Jacky Barrett-McMillan said: "I had not seen them since childhood in Canada. Incredible."

And the lights may again be visible tonight.

Chris Snell, a meteorologist at the Met Office, advised those hoping to catch a glimpse tonight to head to an area with low light pollution and to use a good camera.

He said: “The best chance you have of seeing the lights is if you are away from street lights and areas with lots of light pollution, as any type of light does have a big effect.

“Also, at this time of year, we are fighting the shorter length of nights, so it is unlikely that they will be visible until around 10.30pm or 11 o’clock when it gets really dark.”

Sightings in southern parts of the UK are less likely on Saturday, although Mr Snell said the lights might be visible through a strong camera lens.