Incredible pictures submitted to the Northern Echo Camera Club has shown the Northern Lights in all their majestic glory over the North East.

Captured by Terry Piper, the amazing pictures show the luminous green streams over Hartlepool Headland last night.

Stargazers are also able to see the incredible show again tonight with the Aurora Borealis gracing the region again.

The Northern Echo: Picture: TERRY PIPERPicture: TERRY PIPER (Image: Picture: TERRY PIPER)

Usually, Scotland is the only part of the UK that is lucky enough to see the wonders of the world, however tonight, even areas of south England, including Kent and Cornwall should be able to see the display.

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The Met Office confirmed on late Sunday evening that "A coronal hole high-speed stream" would be combined with a "fast coronal mass ejection" allowing the Lights to be seen across the UK.

The Northern Echo: Picture: TERRY PIPERPicture: TERRY PIPER (Image: Picture: TERRY PIPER)

If you want to grab a glimpse at the Aurora Borealis you'll need to be in a dark open space high off the ground such as a hill. 

You also have better chances of seeing it in northern areas of England with good, dark and clear nights being the best.