Amazing views of aurora captured above earth
By CFP, Published: 2016-03-01 18:49:10
Norwegian paraglider Horacio Llorens photographed this aurora during one of his tries in Norway. Llorens has long held the dream of “dancing with aurora.” Photo: CFP
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A man is skiing under the Northern Lights that illuminate an entire mountain at night. Adventure photographer Fredrik Schenholm captured the moment after a three-week wait. Photo: CFP Aurora borealis over the northwest Pacific, captured from the International Space Station by astronaut Scott Kelly. Photo: CFP A plane wreck irradiated by Northern Lights in Iceland, as seen by photographer Suranga Weeratunga. Photo: CFP When the green and purple lights of aurora borealis appear overhead as a corona of rays, it feels as if aliens are landing. The vibrant display occurred during a solar storm, starting at around 11pm and lasting until 2.30am. Self employed IT consultant for HRMS Payroll systems Sandra Schaenzer captured the view in Nordmannvik Troms in northern Norway. Photo: CFP When the green and purple lights of aurora borealis appear overhead as a corona of rays, it feels as if aliens are landing. The vibrant display occurred during a solar storm, starting at around 11pm and lasting until 2.30am. Self employed IT consultant for HRMS Payroll systems Sandra Schaenzer captured the view in Nordmannvik Troms in northern Norway. Photo: CFP A view of aurora in Yellowknife, Canada, where it can be seen 240 days in a year. Photo: CFP