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Sometimes, the stars, the moon and some light align for an unforgettable night in the far north.
We skied deep into the Brooks Range, well above the Arctic Circle, to witness a stunning lunar eclipse—low on the horizon, just as darkness settled in. I had expected the aurora to overpower the moon, but to my surprise, it didn’t. Then again, if we can see stars behind the aurora, why not the moon? To capture the moment properly, I used a longer focal length and multiple exposures to preserve the moon’s details without blowing the highlights.
And talk about perfect timing—the aurora was dancing throughout the eclipse, but as soon as it ended, the lights quieted down for the rest of the night. We couldn’t have asked for a more magical combination of events.
Have you ever seen the aurora during a lunar eclipse? Or experienced a night in the Arctic that left you speechless? I’d love to hear your stories!
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