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This was back in 2016, a really epic northern lights. It always looks a bit brighter in pictures but this one was very bright IRL as well, and even had some purple.
Bonus picture from the same day:
Damn... I've never seen lights like that.
I wonder if there would be some feeling of dread or doom involved, if I were to watch them with my own eyes...
I guess that depends on the person, but when I saw them it was more like a magical/otherworldly experience, kind of like being in the path of totality during a total eclipse-the world seems different. Then again, I had been living in Alaska for nearly a year hoping every day to see them. They really do dance across the sky. Really fun experience I hope you get to see them if that’s what you want.
Thank you!
It is my wish to see such lights one day, but for that I need to wait until my little child gets ready for a conscious travel and sightseeing. The goal is set, now we need time. 😉
always wanted to see something like this.
May I ask the location of the photos? I know you have to be far north and it is mostly seasonal. Would love to see them in person one day. Thanks sharing for the beautiful picture.
These we taken in northern Sweden. It doesn't really matter where you are as long as you are far enough north and the sky is dark and clear.
