Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis Pictures

The northern lights, also called the aurora borealis, are created when highly charged particles from the Sun strike the Earth’s magnetic field. Depending on how high above the ground they are, these northern lights will appear in different shapes and colors. Our northern lights photo gallery gives you a window on this natural wonder, with images from Alaska and Iceland. All our Aurora Borealis pictures are available for stock licensing. Northern Lights Images are also available as prints.

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Snowy Cabin Illuminated By Northern LightsCelestial sky over cabin - A sensational cosmic display created by the Aurora Borealis lights up the night sky above a snow-covered cabin in the Alaskan wilderness. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that can best be seen during fall and spring equinoxes.

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Strobe Of The Aurora BorealisThe bright green strobe of the Aurora Borealis glows above Minnie Creek outside of Wiseman, Alaska. You can see the glimmer of the stars between the streaks of light.

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Wiseman Trading Company Under The Aurora BorealisThe Wiseman Trading Company building is staged under the Aurora Borealis in Alaska.

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Auroral Display Over Alaska’s Arctic CircleCosmic sky - An auroral light display occurs over the Arctic Circle in Alaska. Auroras have been observed since ancient times, and tend to be more numerous and spectacular during high solar sunspot activity.

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Dancing Lights Of The AuroraThe fluorescent green glow of the Aurora Borealis dances across the sky in Wiseman, Alaska.

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Aurora Borealis Over Kirkjufell IcelandThe Aurora Borealis display their beautiful colors over Kirkjufell Mountain in Northern Iceland.

Located on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, Kirkjufell, or Church mountain stands 463m above sea level.

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Cessna Aircraft Under The Northern LightsA Cessna aircraft sits alone beneath the majestic northern lights in Wiseman, Alaska.

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Purple Green Hues Of Aurora Borealis Over ForestColorful hues shimmer through night sky - The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, lights up the night sky over the remote wilderness of Alaska. The aurora is made up of blue, green and red light, with color variations occurring at different altitudes as varying levels of oxygen emit light. This natural phenomenon has the strongest aurora activity during spring and fall equinoxes.

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Lighting Up The Night With Thh Aurora BorealisThe diagonal streaks of the Aurora Borealis light up the night sky in Alaska.

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Northern Lights From BeneathThis awe-inspiring shot gazes directly up into the northern lights to see into the stars beyond.

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Red And Green Beams Of The AuroraHere we see the red and green beams of the northern lights above the Marion Creek outside of Wiseman, Alaska. Sometimes its hard to see the other colors of the northern lights.

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Alaskan Cabin With Northern LightsA green aurora shines over a rustic cabin in Wiseman, Alaska (population 14).

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The Vast Expanse Of The Aurora BorealisThe Aurora Borealis covers the sky in expanse in Wiseman, Alaska. These views take my breath away every time.

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Aurora Borealis Streams Purple And Green Light Over Jagged MountStreams of light - Rays of brightly-colored lights appear over jagged mountain ranges in Alaska. The Northern Lights are best seen during spring and fall and are comprised of blue, green and red light. Other colors, such as pink and purple, can be found in different combinations of altitudes within the auroral curtain.

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Aurora Dancing Above The MountainThe Aurora Borealis lights dance in the sky above the silhouette of a mountain in Alaska.

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Long Stretching Northern Lights Along Mountain HorizonBright night sky - A rainbow of colors extends through the horizon just beyond the snowy white mountain peaks that tower above the river valley near Wiseman, Alaska. This natural phenomenon is known as Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights.

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Aurora Borealis Above The Middle Fork Koyukuk RiverThe Aurora Borealis shines above the Middle Fork Koyukuk River in Wiseman, Alaska. The water hits the shore in a wave of never ending movement. The Koyukuk River is a 425 mile tributary to the Yukon River in Alaska. The glow of the northern lights reflects off the surface of the water like a mirror.

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Green Northern Lights AlaskaAltitude has a part to play in what colors of aurora you might see. Green lights like these ones usually appear between 60 and 150 miles from the surface of the planet. Lights below 60 miles are more often blue, while lights above 150 miles are more likely to appear red.

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Northern Lights Of AlaskaThe green glow of the northern lights above Minnie Creek gives an eerie movie-like feel to this scene outside of Wiseman, Alaska.

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Northern Lights On The KoyukukThe stronger the solar flares given off by the sun, the more the northern lights will dance. The famous shimmering curtain shapes appear on nights with particularly active solar storms.

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Swirling Reflection Of The Aurora BorealisThe green swirls of the Aurora Borealis reflect perfectly off the water in Wiseman, Alaska.

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Neon Glow Of The Aurora BorealisThe Beaver ponds reflects the neon glow of the Aurora Borealis in Alaska.

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Northern Lights Night SkyThe Middle Fork Koyukuk River can be seen beneath the shine and glow of the night sky in Wiseman, Alaska.

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Northern Lights Reflecting Off The Beaver PondBeaver ponds is just one of the locations we visit to photograph the northern lights and capture their reflections on the water in Alaska.

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Northern Light Fills Night Sky With Green, Purple HueCosmic beams over mountains - The night sky fills with beams of solar activity known as the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. Here, the charged light particles spread throughout the horizon, causing glowing green and purple hues to appear above the snowy mountain peaks near Wiseman, Alaska.

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Northern Lights Dancing Across The SkyThe ribbons of color of the Aurora Borealis can be seen from Marion Creek outside of Wiseman, Alaska. We enjoy sitting by the Marion Creek and watching the northern lights dance across the sky.

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In The Moment Of The Northern LightsWe take photos as the neon green northern lights dance across the sky in Wiseman, Alaska. Capturing the perfect image is never easy, but with the slight blur you can feel the motion in the image.

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A Glow In The NightThe northern lights show off the majestic landscape of Alaska.

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Dalton Highway Aurora BorealisThe Dalton Highway, or Haul road marks an important road we travel while photographing the majesty of the Aurora Borealis in Alaska.

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Moose Antlers Mark The SpotMoose antlers on a post mark the location in Wiseman Alaska where we capture the amazing Aurora Borealis. Just 63 miles from the arctic circle.

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The Green Glow Of The Aurora BorealisThe Aurora Borealis illuminates the Alyeska Pipeline in a green glow.

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Trans Alaska Pipeline With Northern LightsThe Trans-Alaska pipeline runs for over 800 miles, connecting the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Being raised off the ground allows it to cross different terrains and keeps it from being a barrier for the local wildlife.

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Illuminated Under The Aurora BorealisPhotography workshop leader Matt Shetzer and his tent are illuminated under the Aurora Borealis in Wiseman Alaska.

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Northern Lights was last modified: November 24th, 2020 by Matt Shetzer

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