Journey Through the Cosmos With These Breathtaking Astronomy Images

“Circle of Light”

A gorgeous photo of the aurora over Norway’s Lofoten Islands. Image: Andreas Ettl

The aurora appears both above and below in this image of the phenomenon over Norway’s Lofoten Islands, reflected on the ice. This image was the runner-up in the Aurorae category.

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