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Aurora Borealis

Aurora shines over Altai Mountains in Ungaday, Russia. Extremely powerful geomagnetic disturbance on 10 Oct. 2024 caused northern lights to appear in the sky even in middle and low latitudes.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Ungaday, Russia
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Copyright: © Mark Levitin