Venus and Jupiter

Lovely night sky seen from near home,  on my way back from my Qi Gong class, the purpose of which is to help with my balance.  If you don’t know it - it’s a version of Tai Chi - gentle flowing movement - and I always feel better after. 
I think the planets have been making  themselves more noticeable in the night sky recently. 
On the same night, some  people in proper dark sky areas were able to see the Aurora Borealis - in places as far south as East Anglia and even Somerset.  I’d love to see it one day - seems you no longer have to go to the Arctic Circle