The best Northern Lights photos of 2025 are revealed – and two Americans were honored

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The 25 best Northern Lights images of 2025 have been revealed, and two Americans are among the winners.

This year he has entered the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition, run by travel photography blog capture atlasThe aim is to “bring the remarkable natural spectacle closer to audiences around the world”, and to inspire exploration of areas where aurora – caused by particles from the Sun colliding with atmospheric gases – are seen.

mark russellwho is located minnesotawas honored for its mesmerizing image of an extraterrestrial display over Fairbanks alaska,

Travis D. Amick, who lives in Sun Valley, Idaho, surprised the Capture the Atlas Northern Lights judges with this photo of an 'explosion of color' over Ketchum in his home state.

Travis D. Amick, who lives in Sun Valley, Idaho, surprised the Capture the Atlas Northern Lights judges with this photo of an ‘explosion of color’ over Ketchum in his home state. ,Travis D. Amick,

Commenting on his photo, he said: “The charged particles of the aurora were moving, bending and oscillating across the sky in a geomagnetic storm. The lights created an impressive aerial spiral – it reminded me of cinnamon rolls.”

He added: “But this show wasn’t just for me – this beautiful light show happened while guiding a mother and daughter who were making a ‘bucket list trip’ to Fairbanks to see the Northern Lights together for the first time.

“Hearing their excitement and happiness, and seeing them both experience a moment of pure awe together, made the night even more special.”

The second American to make the cut was Travis D. AmickWhich is situated in Sun Valley, idaho,

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The judges were surprised by a photo he took in his home state of Ketchum.

He described this stunning image as “an explosion of colors”, with “vibrant red flashes juxtaposed with the colors of the aurora reflected off a tranquil pond.”

Mark Russell, who lives in Minnesota, was honored for his mesmerizing image of an auroral display over Fairbanks, Alaska, which he compared to a cinnamon roll.

Mark Russell, who lives in Minnesota, was honored for his mesmerizing image of an auroral display over Fairbanks, Alaska, which he compared to a cinnamon roll. ,mark russell,

Other winning images include a photo of the Northern Lights over Hudson Bay, Canadataken by a swiss pilot ralf rohnerHe described his photograph as “curtains of light dancing across the sky, coloring the darkness with bright greens and purples,”

Other locations included in the list also include iceland, norway, finlandgreenland, swedenand this UKas well as Australia And new zealandWhere the displays are known as Aurora Australis.

The collection brings together 25 photographers representing 15 different nationalities.

Northern Lights over Hudson Bay, Canada, captured by Swiss pilot Ralf Rohner at 35,000 feet

Northern Lights over Hudson Bay, Canada, captured by Swiss pilot Ralf Rohner at 35,000 feet ,ralf rohner,

capture atlas Said: “Each year’s selection prioritizes image quality, the story behind the shot, and the inspiration each photograph provides. This article serves not only as a resource for photographers who want to capture the Northern Lights, but also as a way to bring this remarkable natural spectacle closer to audiences around the world.”

Do you want to create your own astronomical photos?

The ideal window for Northern Lights pictures is between February and October, while the Southern Lights are active between January and November. The brightest shows occur between May and June in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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