Aurora over Iceland | Earth Science

Aurora over Iceland | Earth Science

Astrophotographer Carlos Di Nallo: "Shown [here] is an eye-catching aurora I observed near Nesjahverfi, Iceland on October 13, 2023. These colorful curtains, a result of a geomagnetic storm on October 12, dominated the northern horizon for several hours. Note that the curtain pattern is formed by parallel rays that are more or less oriented with the direction of the geomagnetic field lines."

The Colors of the Aurora (U.S. National Park Service)

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

Technical details: Canon 6D camera; Canon 17/40 lens; 17 mm, f4.5; 15 seconds exposure; ISO 6400.

Image Credit: Carlos Di Nallo    

Location: Nesjahverfi, Iceland 

Coordinates: 64.3134, -15.2300

Release Date: January 1, 2024

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