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Northern Lights over Prelude Lake (9/17/10)

This depicts shimering green light cross over this intense skyscape. The Prelude lake is located about 30 kilometers east of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. These northern lights or, the aurora borealis, come from high northern latitudes and are also becoming a more farmiliar sight. I was delighted to be able to recognize the big dipper and realize myself that since we are close approaching the equinox, this aurora will be able to seen more easily and for a longer of time. It's definitely worth a trip to Alaska or some northern territory- Everyone should see the corona borealis once in their lifetime!