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Watch a video of some of the best northern lights photos of 2025, from Capture the Atlas\u2019s annual contest!<\/p>\n

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Best northern lights photos of 2025<\/p>\n

The peak of the sun\u2019s 11-year cycle of activity might be waning, but we\u2019ve still had a fantastic year for seeing the aurora. And if you\u2019ve been following EarthSky\u2019s daily sun news<\/a>, you know which nights give you the best odds to catch those elusive northern and southern lights. Our EarthSky community has been capturing gorgeous views of the aurora<\/a>, and so have readers of Dan Zafra<\/a>\u2018s travel photography blog, Capture the Atlas<\/a>. Dan has once again shared his blog\u2019s best northern lights photos of 2025.<\/p>\n

This is the 8th annual edition of these stunning images The complete collection features 25 photographers representing 15 different nationalities. We\u2019re sharing 10 of them here at EarthSky; see all 25 at Capture the Atlas. The images encompass both the northern and southern lights.<\/p>\n

Do you have a great image of the aurora to share? You can submit it to us at EarthSky Community Photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sue\u00f1os en Eystrahorn by Pablo Ruiz
\n\"SwirlingPablo Ruiz captured this image in Eystrahorn<\/a>, Iceland. Pablo wrote: \u201cCapturing a panorama with reflections and auroras that move so quickly is quite difficult. Auroras were already visible in the sky during the blue hour, so I quickly headed to the spot where I had planned the composition. The wind shifted, making it difficult to capture the reflections, but the moment the sky exploded, the wind stopped, and for a few brief moments, I achieved my dream photograph.\u201d Image via Capture the Atlas<\/a>. See more of the best northern lights photos below.
\nLights and Ice by Tori Harp
\n\"ATori Harp at Aoraki\/Mt. Cook National Park<\/a>, New Zealand, took this image and wrote: \u201cI originally found this ice cave, called a moulin, 8 months prior to setting up this shot. Glaciers are a dynamic environment, so I kept going back to monitor the changes. One magical night, everything finally came together. To my surprise, the aurora australis also lit up the sky. This dream shot ended up coming out better than I had originally envisioned, and I had a great night with my friends exploring the glacier!\u201d Image via Capture the Atlas<\/a>.
\nFrozen Silence Beneath the Lights by Nikki Born
\n\"EvergreensNikki Born captured this image at Riisitunturi National Park<\/a>, Finland, and wrote: \u201cCapturing the famous frozen trees of Riisitunturi beneath the northern lights had been a dream for years. In March 2025, we set out to make it happen. After hours of nothing, just as we were about to call it a night, the sky burst into vivid shades of green. It was an explosion of light and wonder.\u201d Image via Capture the Atlas<\/a>.
\nNeon Nightfall by Andres Papp
\n\"ShinyAndres Papp captured this image from T\u00fcrisalu<\/a>, Estonia. Andres wrote: \u201cI shot this image on a quiet, rocky beach as a strong aurora storm rolled in from the north. At first, it was just a low green arc, but it quickly erupted into vertical curtains of lime and rare magenta. To connect the sky with the foreground, I illuminated the shoreline rocks with a strong 365 nm UV light torch, which made the minerals pop and added the surreal glow you see in the image.\u201d Image via Capture the Atlas<\/a>.
\nGibson Steps Aurora by Jeff Cullen
\n\"RedJeff Cullen captured the aurora from Great Ocean Road<\/a>, Victoria, Australia. Jeff wrote: \u201cI went down the 86 steps to the beach and crossed the sand to the Gog and Magog sea stacks<\/a>. The clouds started to clear, and I was able to shoot some great images before the aurora died down. Climbing back up the stairs, the beams were so big and bright in the corner of my eye! I ran back down to the beach and quickly set up my camera again. This image shows the magic that happened that night; I was absolutely amazed and astounded that such a weak aurora forecast brought me such a brilliant show.\u201d Image via Capture the Atlas<\/a>.
\nCelestial Fireworks on New Years by Sara Aurorae
\n\"StarsSara Aurorae captured this shot and wrote: \u201cOn New Year\u2019s Day, beneath the dark Australian sky, my friends and I were met by celestial fireworks with the aurora australis unfurling in a sudden, breathtaking bloom above our quiet campsite in the Otways of Victoria<\/a>. Ribbons of rose, violet and green shimmered, visible even to the unaided eye, as if the universe itself had heard our resolutions for 2025 and joined in our celebration.\u201d Image via Capture the Atlas<\/a>.
\nLlangrannog Aurora by Mathew Browne
\n\"DramaticMathew Browne shared this image and wrote: \u201cI was overjoyed to capture this otherworldly northern lights display on the rugged Ceredigion coast of West Wales. The village of Llangrannog<\/a> is not known for its celestial displays; it is better known for its beach, dramatic cliffs and the statue of St. Crannog, who stands watch over the shoreline.\u201d Image via Capture the Atlas<\/a>.
\nEssence of the Arctic Night by Giulio Cobianchi
\n\"AGiulio Cobianchi took this image from Haukland Beach in the Lofoten islands<\/a>. Giulio wrote: \u201cAutumn in the Arctic is the best time to capture the \u2018double arc\u2019 of the Milky Way<\/a> and the aurora borealis. The nights have finally turned dark again after the endless summer days when the sun never sets. The summer Milky Way is already high in the sky shortly after sunset, and the northern lights return to dance across the sky in bands of pink, red, violet and green.\u201d Image via Capture the Atlas<\/a>.
\nCorona Blast Aurora Geomagnetic Storm by Roi Levi
\n\"NorthernRoi Levy captured this view of the aurora from Kirkjufell<\/a>, Iceland, during the March equinox. Roi wrote: \u201cA geomagnetic storm structure brought a mesmerizing light show. A full-zenith auroral corona erupted overhead: powerful, bright pillars of light radiated across the sky, creating a stunning crown-light blast shape. Kirkjufell is one of Iceland\u2019s most iconic mountains, and witnessing the aurora here was a one-of-a-kind experience. With the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfalls in the foreground, this image is a dynamic representation of the sweeping auroral corona.\u201d Image via Capture the Atlas<\/a>.
\nSpeechless by Ralf Rohner
\n\"CloudsRalf Rohner captured this image and wrote: \u201cI was flying at 35,000 feet over Hudson Bay<\/a>, Canada. The monotony can seem endless \u2013 until suddenly, everything changes. Above a silent sea of clouds, cocooned within a fragile shell of metal, curtains of light dance across the heavens, painting the darkness with vivid greens and purples.\u201d Image via Capture the Atlas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bottom line: The blog Capture the Atlas announced its 2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year contest. This annual edition showcases 25 of the best aurora photos taken from all over the world. See some of the best northern lights photos in the world here.<\/p>\n

Via Capture the Atlas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kelly Kizer Whitt – EarthSky\u2019s nature and travel vlogger on YouTube – writes and edits some of the most fascinating stories at EarthSky.org. She’s been writing about science, with a focus on astronomy, for decades. She began her career at Astronomy Magazine and made regular contributions to other outlets, including AstronomyToday and the Sierra Club. She has nine published books, including a children’s picture book, Solar System Forecast, and a young adult dystopian novel, A Different Sky.<\/p>\n