![The green lights of an aurora dramatically explode outward against the backdrop of the night sky peppered with fluffy white clouds and pinprick stars. A hint of red is also visible in the center of the light. Pine trees cast in shadow are seen below.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/gsfc-20171208-archive-e000760orig-stpatricksaurora-iotd.jpg)
St. Patrick’s Aurora Illuminates the Night Sky
This majestic image of the dazzling green lights of the aurora borealis was captured on March 17, 2015, around 5:30 a.m. EDT in Donnelly Creek, Alaska.
Image Credit: Sebastian Saarloos
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TakenMarch 17, 2015
Image CreditSebastian Saarloos
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