Spiraling Aurora Borealis

An energetic aurora often leads to really fascinating shapes and patterns in the sky.

Northern Light Bands

Before a very explosive night, there was this stable band stretching from west to east. The higher altitude reds that can be seen here were nearly imperceptible to the eye but slightly brighter in the camera.

Big Sky

The northern lights almost completely filled the sky from Murphy Dome. In the bottom center, you can see the constellation Orion and the Pleiades cluster can be seen in the center right.

Goldstream Valley Aurora

Light from homes on the hills in the Goldstream Valley north of Fairbanks, Alaska.

Aurora and Moon

A bright aurora glowing through the moonlight near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Bright Band

A bright band of aurora over the Chena River hills from the Angel Rocks to Chena Hot Springs trail. It was a great night of snowshoeing and watching the perfectly clear skies!

Watching the Aurora on Murphy Dome

A self-portrait under the northern lights at one of the rock outcroppings on Murphy Dome near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Dancing Lights

I love it when the lights just dance all over. This often happens after an explosive event; the lights aren't as bright, but they just dance in spots all over the sky. Taken along the Granite Tors Trail near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Sprucy Aurora

Snow-adorned spruce trees under the northern lights near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Ghostly Trees and Sky

The weight of the snow was bending all the birch branches. The aurora was bright despite nearly a full moon and reflective snow. It was awesome because I was able to go on a long walk on the trails near my home without a headlamp. It was unbelievably bright out for 11:00 pm on a January evening!

Over The Trees

Aurora borealis over Fairbanks, Alaska. Nearing the end of summer while the temps are still nice.

More Dancing Lights

Northern lights dance over the Chena River State Recreation Area from Angel Rocks. Taken at 1:16 am, there is still sunlight on the horizon, and it never quite got dark. Taken in late April.

Lots of Light

The aurora borealis dancing in the moonlight over more snow-covered forest.

Snowy Spruce Forest Under the Northern Lights

Fairbanks tends not to have much wind in the winter, so the snow really piles up on the spruce trees. It's wonderful watching the aurora in such stillness and quiet.