Northern Lights put on surprise show over West Coast (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

The Northern Lights from Spanish Banks in Vancouver during the early morning hours of September 28, 2017. (Martin Passchier / submitted)

Did you see it?

Last night those who happened to look skywards at the right moment were treated to a feast for the senses in the form of the Aurora Borealis, more commonly referred to as The Northern Lights.

But in case you weren’t one of the lucky ones, we’ve rounded up some moments from those who did mananage to catch one of nature’s most magnificent marvels.

Aurora Borealis from last night at Porteau Cove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Sony #sonyimages #sonya7s #sonyalpha #sonya7lovers #sunset #stars #vancitybuzz #vancouverbc #explorebc #explorecanada #vancity #britishcolumbia #ocean #pacificocean #naturelovers #photography #photooftheday #beautiful #travelcanada #explore #Vancouver #BC #beautifulbc #beach #hellobc #tourbc #pacificnorthwest #dailyhivevan #canada

A post shared by Ben Buchmann (@benbuchmann) on Sep 28, 2017 at 7:05am PDT

A post shared by Evan 📸 (@adorables) on Sep 28, 2017 at 5:56am PDT

Witnessing this amazing phenomenon never gets old!

A post shared by Daniel Taipale (@dansmoe) on Sep 27, 2017 at 9:56am PDT

So if the world is flat why is it such a ballache to balance my tripod outside for a long exposure. Duh! #thatsSCIENCE #fightstupiditywithstupidity Never seen the #auroraborealis so clear in my backyard before! Stoked we stayed out late for this. #northernlights

A post shared by Vince Mo (@findingvmo) on Sep 28, 2017 at 7:58am PDT

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A post shared by Colette Perras (@coletteperrasphotography) on Sep 28, 2017 at 7:54am PDT

A post shared by Dolf Vermeulen Photography (@dolfvermeulen) on Sep 28, 2017 at 7:34am PDT

A post shared by Georgia Straight (@georgiastraight) on Sep 28, 2017 at 7:34am PDT

Absolutely awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping display of the northern lights over the city last night. I was speechless. // . . . #aurora #auroraborealis #northernlights #vancouver #vancity #vancitybuzz #dailyhivevan #vancouverisawesome #vancouverbc #vancityscape #beautifulbc #igersvancouver #explorecanada #explorevancouver #vancityfeature #veryvancouver #canadiancreatives #yvr #cityofvancouver #hellobc #thecanadiancollective #vancityfeed #bcisbeautiful #pnw #pnwcollective #natgeo #longexpo #longexposure #longexposure_shots #longexpoelite

A post shared by Arielle (@arielle.n.d) on Sep 28, 2017 at 7:01am PDT

A post shared by AT Frosted Lens (@atfrostedlens) on Sep 28, 2017 at 2:41am PDT

let the waves wash away.. #Northernlights #Auroraborealis #Astrophotography #nature #nikon #aurora #space #earth #astronomy #canada #bc pic.twitter.com/O3qzrWAGuD

— Andy Witteman (@CNLastro) September 27, 2017

Spectacular, rare display of #NorthernLights over Hollyburn Mountain tonight. #Vancouver #BritishColumbia #WestVan pic.twitter.com/NuEI0yZSg5

— Jane Macdougall (@janemactweet) September 28, 2017

Time lapse movie of Aurora in downtown, Vancouver, Sep 28.#Aurora #NorthernLights #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/1OlJg2LUxI

— シバタカズマサ (@SIVA_ver0) September 28, 2017