It was a sight to see Wednesday night in many areas around British Columbia as the northern lights — or Aurora Borealis — were on full display in the night sky.

Photos and timelapse video show the green hues beautifully cast against the half moon sky with stars twinkling above.

Here are some of our favourite images and if you have more you’d like to share, post them below or send them to your local Black Press editor.

Victoria had a welcome visitor, late last night. Thanks for the heads-up @nikdunn ! _____________________ #victoria #vancouverisland #bc #canada #imagesofcanada #exploreBC #ExploreCanada #ShareVI #explorevanisle #bcisbeautiful #amazingvancouverisland #adventure #canadiancreatives #damgooddays #cascadiaexplored #wildernessculture #hellobc #thegreaterconnection #discoverearth #artofvisuals #wanderlust #bcmagazine #earthpics #discoverearth #landscape #auroraborealis #coast #stars #ocean

A post shared by Mike Munroe (@mikejmunroe) on Sep 28, 2017 at 8:40am PDT

The aurora came to visit last night. Not as intense as I'd hoped but always a treat to see it. If nothing else, spending an hour on the beach on a calm, peaceful night was very relaxing, though not conducive to a productive day of work…. #Vancouver #aurora #auroraborealis #northernlights #northshore #northshoremountains #burrardinlet #mirriedancers #foxfire #firedragons #vancity #iloveithere #beautifulbc #ifttt

A post shared by Andy Gibb (@_andy_gibb_) on Sep 28, 2017 at 10:20am PDT

The Dutch say that the Northern Lights are the suns rays reflecting through a Heineken bottle lost in outer space… what do you think? 🇳🇱🍻 Aurora dance over lower Gibsons last night! #SunshineCoastBC #ExploreBC

A post shared by Dolf Vermeulen Photography (@dolfvermeulen) on Sep 28, 2017 at 10:38am PDT

Went on a impromptu hunt for some Northern Lights last night. Safe to say I am now addicted. Mt Vernon lights in the center and if you look closely you can see Mt. Baker in the background next to those city lights. ° Shout-out to @zander8807 for location scouting! ° SonyA6000 + Rokinnon 12mm lens ° #northernlights #auroraborealis #pnwphotographers #pnw_compass #pnwonderland #pacificnorthwest #mtbaker #nightphotography #stargazing #pnw

A post shared by Bernice Terrell (@berniceterrell) on Sep 28, 2017 at 10:33am PDT

Watched some Northern Lights last night. Thanks Dan, for capturing all of the pretty colors. 📷: @danthemanokeefe 🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌 #aurora #auroraborealis #northernlights #stars #color #canada

A post shared by Lu (@lu_in_canada) on Sep 28, 2017 at 9:44am PDT

Just WOW. • • • #kelowna #okanagan #bc #canada #canada150 #explorebc #northernlights #auroraborealis #aurora #potd #photooftheday #nikon_canada #nikonphotography #okanaganfeature #kelownaviews #kelownanow

A post shared by Dean Paungan (@dj_paungan) on Sep 28, 2017 at 2:56am PDT

As Revelstoke sleeps, the aurora dances the night away | Revelstoke, BC, September 28, 2017 | #revelstoke #aurora #auroraborealis #northernlights #TheRealStoke #kootrocks #explorebc

A post shared by Steve Shannon Photography (@steveshannonphoto) on Sep 28, 2017 at 9:40am PDT

I was one of three people on top mount 7 at 12am to witness this most breath taking beautiful display of aurora borealis. It's danced across the sky till the wee hours of the mourning! I am so humbled by this experience! . . . #auroraborealis #northernlights #GoldenBC #goldenrules #britishcolumbia #canada #150goldenmoments #explorebc #lust4nature #kootenayviews #kootrocks #stars #humbled #hellobc #themountainiscalling #rockymountains #wildernessculture #tourismgolden #nature #nightsky

A post shared by Clayton Robison (@c._r._r) on Sep 28, 2017 at 9:29am PDT

Finally saw them!🙌📸 Northern Lights – Whistler, BC

A post shared by Shea MacNeil (@sheamacneilphoto) on Sep 28, 2017 at 9:23am PDT

Last night still feels like a dream (could also be the lack of sleep). Never thought I'd see the auroras dancing like this from southern Vancouver Island! 😍

A post shared by Karyn (@_soley_) on Sep 28, 2017 at 9:09am PDT

What an amazing display last night. The aurora were out in full force over Prince George. . . . . #aurora #auroraborealis #northernlights #cityofpg #night #longexposure #explorebc #explorecanada #hellobc #canadaday #imagesofcanada #canadiancreatives #canadiancollective #discoverbc #green #stars #citylights #takeonpg #ckpgsnapshot #northernbc

A post shared by Chris Leboe (@chrisleboe) on Sep 28, 2017 at 6:58am PDT

Absolutely awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping display of the northern lights over the city last night. I was speechless. // . . . #spanishbanks #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_shots #longexpoelite

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

Tuesdays Aurora borealis😍😍😂❤️ . . . . #alien #galaxy #stars #star #sky #night #longexsposure #beautiful #explorebc #explorer #explore #westcoast #vanisland #nikon #nikond7200 #milkyway #amazing #follow #like #best #boy #space #astronaut #astrophotography #Auroraborealis #color

A post shared by Ben Pendergast (@benpendergast) on Sep 28, 2017 at 9:04am PDT

I was ready to go to sleep when I suddenly felt inspired to go take advantage of the clear night and take some photos of Nelson with the stars above. I pulled over on the side of the highway and stumbled upon a little rock staircase that turned into a trail down to Kootenay Lake, I took one shot of Nelson and then looked to my left and the sky suddenly went from a faint glow to vibrant flashing beams of green and red light. The last time I saw the Aurora Borealis in High Level, Alberta, I spent so much time focused on taking photos I think I forgot to enjoy them. This time I just watched in spine-tingling amazement as the skies danced and I waited until they faded a little before going back to the camera.

A post shared by Ben Mark Westerik (@ben.m.westerik) on Sep 28, 2017 at 8:43am PDT

Being up north for work I was hoping to see some northern lights but that was just insane last night. Was lucky to have my camera…just dancing across the sky. . . . . #earth_portraits #gramoftheday #agameoftones #artofvisuals #bcliving #beautifuldestinations #moodygrams #visualgang #visualyatra #canada #northernlights #justgoshoot #lookup #explorebc #pnwlife #auroraborealis #depthobsessed #earthpix #earthofficial #dailyhivevan #curiocityvan #vancity

A post shared by David Ward (@nn.kak.kutin) on Sep 28, 2017 at 8:46am PDT