Aurorae Collection

Aurora over Antarctica, satellite image
Aurora over Antarctica, ultraviolet satellite image. Australia is at upper left. This is the aurora australis (green ring), the southern lights display

Aurora borealis display with setting Moon
Aurora. Green aurora borealis (northern lights) display over a field of ice with a setting Moon. Aurorae are caused by charged particles from the Sun stimulating gas molecules in the Earths

Aurora borealis and Moon over mountains and trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora borealis seen over trees through a fish-eye lens, with an observer at far right. This light display (the northern lights) is seen in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora borealis. This coloured atmospheric light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Aurora borealis or northern lights and Ursa Major
Aurora Borealis. Green, yellow and red Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights display over clouds and trees. The plough in the constellation of Ursa Major is prominent at upper left

Aurora borealis over trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Kepler-35 planetary system, artwork C015 / 0790
Kepler-35 planet system, artwork. This Saturn-size planet orbits a binary star system (top). The larger star is similar in size to the Sun, while the smaller stars diameter is 4/5th that of the Sun

Aurora borealis. Fish-eye lens view of a tree silhouetted against a red aurora borealis or northern lights display in the night sky

Aurora borealis or northern lights display over silhouetted conifer trees. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles from the Sun

Aurora borealis in Alaska
Aurora borealis over the treeline. The aurora borealis (northern lights) is an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs at high latitudes, appearing as shimmering bands of coloured light in the sky

Northern Lights, Nissi, Nordoesterbotten, Finland

Aurora borealis over Jordan Pond in late October

Solar flares and Earth, artwork
Solar flares and Earth. Artwork showing a solar flare from the Sun (left) sending a stream of charged particles and radiation towards the Earth (right)

Auroras at night, satellite image
Auroras at night. Black marble satellite image of the Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) over Ontario, Canada, at night. Aurora are atmospheric phenomena that occur when solar wind particles are

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2276
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, over the Vatnajokull ice cap, Iceland. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2271
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and a full Moon. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights, Iceland C018 / 2270
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and a full Moon. Auroral displays are caused by interactions between energetic charged particles from the Sun, and the Earths atmosphere

Northern lights and comet PanSTARRS C018 / 2269
Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, and comet PanSTARRS (C/2011 L4, bottom right). Discovered in June 2011 with the Pan-STARRS telescope in Hawaii, this comet reached perihelion on 10 March 2013

Earths atmosphere, diagram
Earths atmosphere. Block diagram showing altitude in kilometres (km) and phenomena observed in Earths atmosphere. This profile ranges from ground level (at the Ganges Plain and Tibetan Plateau)

HaRP array for auoral research, artwork
HaRP array for auoral research. Artwork of activity in the ionosphere (coloured lights) being triggered and detected by the array of antennas of the HaRP

Aurora borealis C013 / 9488
Aurora borealis (purple and green) over a frozen river, with the constellation of Ursa Major at top right. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Aurora borealis C013 / 9486
Aurora borealis (green) over pine trees, with Mars (red) visible just above the trees at centre. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Golden Alpine Salamander (Salamandra atra aurorae) adult, in montane woodland habitat, Venetian Prealps, Italian Alps, Italy, june

Light-intensity camera beneath its protective dome at the Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA. The telescope and attached instrumentation are used to measure the relative brightness of

All-sky camera (ASC) beneath its protective dome at the Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA. The northern location of the PFRR allows this ASC to be used for auroral research

Solar flare threatening Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth being threatened by solar flares from the Sun. A solar flare is an explosion in the Suns atmosphere that causes a large increase in levels

Aurorae on Jupiter. Coloured ultraviolet Hubble Space Telescope (HST) image of aurorae (light blue) at the north pole of Jupiter

Meteor over lake
Meteor. Optical image of a meteor track (upper right) in the night sky and reflected in a lake. A meteor, or shooting star

Aurora from space
Aurora borealis. Coloured combined ultraviolet and optical image of an aurora borealis (northern lights) display seen from space. The aurorae are seen as a ring of light around the North Pole

Aurora borealis display reflected upon water
An aurora borealis display (northern lights) reflected on the surface of water. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

Aurora watching, time-exposure image
Aurora watching. Time-exposure image of an aurora watcher by a fire, observing an auroral display in the northern hemisphere

View of an aurora borealis display (blue) centred on the constellation of Ursa Major. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) seen in Finland
Aurora Borealis. Spectacular blue-green display of the Aurora Borealis (or Northern Lights) as seen in Finland. Aurorae occur when charged cosmic particles become trapped in the Earths magnetic

Aurora australis - the Southern Lights - seen above the British Antarctic Surveys Halley Station, Antarctica

Aurora Borealis display over Manitoba, Canada
Aurora Borealis. Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights display over a large boulder on snow. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles from the Sun

Riometer radio antennae

View of a spectacular, colourful aurora borealis
View of a colourful aurora borealis display (northern lights). Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

Aurora Borealis display with clouds
Aurora Borealis. Clouds partially obscuring a dramatic multicoloured Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights display. Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles from

Aurora borealis over observation domes in Canada
Aurora. Green aurora borealis (northern lights) display over illuminated domes. Aurorae are caused by charged particles from the Sun stimulating gas molecules in the Earths atmosphere to emit light

Aurora Borealis and satellite station in Canada
Aurora Borealis. Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights display over a satellite ground station (lower frame). Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles from the Sun

View of a colourful aurora borealis display (northern lights). Aurorae are caused by the interaction between energetic charged particles coming from the Sun

Aurorae Australis seen from space, STS-47
A dazzling display of the Southern Lights seen from space. The Southern Lights (properly the Aurora Australis) are the southern hemisphere equivalent of the Aurora Borealis

Fisheye lens photograph of the aurora borealis
Aurora borealis. A fisheye lens long exposure photograph of a yellow-green aurora borealis (Northern Lights) display; also visible are star trails

Auroral research control room. Researcher in the control room of the Neil Davis Building of the Science Operations Center at Poker Flat Research Range (PFRR), Alaska, USA

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Captivating Aurorae: Nature's Dazzling Light Show Aurora over Antarctica, satellite image: Witness the mesmerizing dance of colors as vibrant auroras illuminate the night sky above Antarctica. This stunning satellite image captures nature's own light show in all its glory. Aurora borealis display with setting Moon: As darkness falls, a celestial spectacle unfolds before our eyes - the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights gracefully intertwining with the gentle descent of a setting Moon. A truly enchanting sight to behold. Aurora borealis and Moon: Underneath a star-studded canvas, an otherworldly collaboration takes place between the luminous Aurora Borealis and our faithful lunar companion. Together, they paint an awe-inspiring masterpiece across the heavens. Aurora borealis: Nature's brush strokes come alive as ribbons of vivid green, purple, and pink ripple through the night sky during an extraordinary display of the elusive yet captivating phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis. Aurora borealis or northern lights and Ursa Major: Against a backdrop adorned by Ursa Major's majestic presence, wisps of shimmering lights emerge from beyond Earth's atmosphere - it is none other than Mother Nature showcasing her breathtaking creation: The Northern Lights. Kepler-35 planetary system, artwork C015 / 0790: In this artistically rendered depiction lies a glimpse into another world within our vast universe - where swirling auroras adorn alien skies like celestial tapestries; reminding us that beauty knows no bounds. Aurora borealis in Alaska: Alaska becomes a stage for one of nature's most spellbinding performances as curtains made of luminescent hues are drawn open to reveal an enchanting ballet performed solely by dancing lights – welcome to Alaska’s magnificent display of auroras. From remote polar regions to far-flung corners on Earth or even distant planets beyond our reach, the aurorae continue to captivate and inspire.