[OC] The most epic northern lights I've seen

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:

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jesterraiin@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y (2 replies)

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 pts · 3y (1 reply)

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.

jesterraiin@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

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. 😉

vyez@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

always wanted to see something like this.

OrganicMeatbag@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

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.world · 1 pts · 3y

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.