And many people succeeded, as proved by this gallery.
Thanks to all our contributors.
1. Lightning at Old Portsmouth
Taken on Monday, September 5 Photo: Southsea Studio
2. Lightning at Southsea
Taken on Monday night Photo: Dan Wardle
3. Lightning at Hilsea
This was taken on Sunday Photo: Habibur Rahman
4. Lightning at Buckland
This was seen on Sunday Photo: Issie Treacher