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:

  • Maharashtra@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    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…

    • SameOldJorts@lemmy.world
      3·
      1 year ago

      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.

      • Maharashtra@lemmy.world
        1·
        1 year ago

        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. 😉

  • OrganicMeatbag@sh.itjust.works
    1·
    1 year ago

    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.

    • ludw@lemmy.worldOP
      1·
      1 year ago

      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.