An incredible timelapse has captured the moment the Northern Lights lit up parts of Suffolk skies. 

The natural phenomenon – also known as Aurora Borealis - is typically seen nearer to the Arctic Circle in locations such as Norway and Iceland.

However, the Northern Lights were spotted over Sutton and Southwold on Thursday evening. 

Nicholas Tucker captured a timelapse of the Northern Lights as they were spotted over Suffolk. 

Forecasters have said there is a small chance the Northern Lights again in Suffolk again tonight. 

Aurora is caused by atoms and molecules in our atmosphere colliding with particles from the sun, according to the Royal Museums Greenwich.

The Northern Lights over SuffolkThe Northern Lights over Suffolk (Image: Karl Smith)

The wavy patterns of light are caused by the lines of force in the earth's magnetic field, and the different colours are made by different gases - the green is characteristic of oxygen, while the purple, blue or pink are caused by nitrogen.

Last month the Northern Lights were seen all across Suffolk. 

The Aurora Borealis was spotted over Haverhill, Sudbury and Ipswich. 

There are plenty of great places to go stargazing in Suffolk with seemingly never-ending views.