Joel Rabinowitz, 26, who lives in St Albans, captured the spectacle on Monday at about 9pm in Heartwood Forest.

Mr Rabinowitz said: “The Met office predicted good conditions, so I thought it was worth chancing it last night.

Joel Rabinowitz said there were about 20 or 30 cars in the field with people wanting to see the lights. (Image: Joel Rabinowitz)

“The surprise element wasn’t quite there as it was on Sunday, but I’m glad I went.”

And this time, Mr Rabinowitz had company when viewing the phenomenon.

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He said: “I was the only one in the field on Sunday, but yesterday there were tons of people and about 20 or 30 cars.

Joel said good weather conditions allowed him to see the lights last night (Image: Joel Rabinowitz)

“It was cool having lots of people there and a bit surreal. It was nice to see a buzz around it.”

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It is rare that the Northern Lights will be seen this far south. If they are visible in the UK, it is usually in Scotland.

The lights are pinker down south and greener in Norway and Finland, he said. (Image: Joel Rabinowitz)

Mr Rabinowitz, who has seen the natural wonder in Finland and Norway, said: “The shapes are easier to pick up there. The colours are different further north, they are greener.

“Down here, they are pinker and fainter.”