The Aurora Borealis (also known as the Northern Lights) in Svalbard (Spitsbergen) at 78°N. (2013)

            The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display in the sky that occurs in the Northern Hemisphere. It's caused by charged particles from the Sun interacting with Earth's upper atmosphere. The phenomenon is most visible during winter months and in areas near the Arctic Circle.
   

Taken on: January 1, 2013

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