Auroral 'Curtains' over Qeqertaq

Auroral 'Curtains' over Qeqertaq

Light pollution is usually not a problem in Qeqertaq. In western Greenland, this remote coastal village boasted a population of 114 in 2020. Lights still shine in its dark skies though. During planet Earth's recent intense geomagnetic storm, on November 6, 2023, these beautiful curtains of aurora borealis fell over the arctic realm. On the eve of the coming weeks of polar night at 70 degrees north latitude, the inspiring display of Northern Lights is reflected in the waters of Disko Bay. In this view from the isolated settlement a lone iceberg is illuminated by shore lights as it drifts across the icy sea.

The Colors of the Aurora (National Park Service)

https://www.nps.gov/articles/-articles-aps-v8-i1-c9.htm

Image Credit & Copyright: Dennis Lehtonen

Dennis' website: https://denniina.com

Release Date: Nov. 17, 2023

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