Some of the photographs of the Northern Lights shared with the Boston Standard.

placeholder image — Some of the photographs of the Northern Lights shared with the Boston Standard.

GALLERY: The Northern Lights over the Boston area - your photos

By David Seymour

Published 13th May 2024, 10:09 BST

Updated 13th May 2024, 17:52 BST

It is a celestial light show that tends to stick to the Arctic Circle.

However, on Friday (May 10) night, a powerful solar storm meant the Northern Lights could be enjoyed in and around Boston.

Here is a selection of photographs shared with The Standard via email and our Facebook page ...

Linda Bell provided these two photographs taken in Kirton.

1. Northern Lights over the Boston area

Linda Bell provided these two photographs taken in Kirton. Photo: Contributor

The Northern Lights above Skirbeck, courtesy of Lisa Grevatt.

2. Northern Lights over the Boston area

The Northern Lights above Skirbeck, courtesy of Lisa Grevatt. Photo: Contributor

Fenny Johnson took this picture at Frampton Marsh.

3. Northern Lights in the Boston area

Fenny Johnson took this picture at Frampton Marsh. Photo: Contributor

Sarah Robinson took this photograph in Frithville and captioned it 'in love'.

4. Contributor

Sarah Robinson took this photograph in Frithville and captioned it 'in love'. Photo: Contributor