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Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights

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Experiencing the Enchanting Aurora Borealis in Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska Nature has an extraordinary way of captivating our senses, filling us with awe and wonder. As a passionate nature lover, I had the privilege of witnessing one of the most breathtaking phenomena on Earth—the mesmerizing dance of the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. I embarked on an awe-inspiring journey to witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis in Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska. Having previously experienced this natural wonder in Iceland, my expectations were high, yet nothing could prepare me for the celestial spectacle that unfolded before my eyes in the Alaskan night sky. As the northern lights made their grand appearance, they painted the canvas of the Arctic firmament with a symphony of vivid colors. While the familiar green hues danced gracefully across the sky, they were accompanied by a breathtaking display of purples, and blues. It was as if the heavens had come alive, perform...

Chasing the Aurora Borealis in Iceland

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What a prelude to my Aurora Borealis hunting trip !!! In the middle of my flight from Seattle to Iceland, the captain spotted the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights and announced that it could be viewed from the right side of the plane. Since I was seated on the left side, I rushed towards the right-side window by the exit door, but a few people were already in line taking pictures. I only had a quick glimpse before it disappeared. When I returned to my seat, I saw so much light outside, and I knew it was not coming from the plane. Then I saw shimmering curtains of light high up in the sky, coming from different directions. OMG Aurora Borealis! I tried to grab my big camera, but instead of wasting time trying to set it up, I decided to take a few snaps with my iPhone and just enjoy the Aurora in its full glory. Seeing it up close was really something special. I was like a kid on Christmas morning with the biggest smile on my face, looking through a foggy window and seeing Santa. I...