Moonrise Over Northern Lights -- a brilliant aurora shines above a nearly full moon during a chilly winter night on Alaska's north slope, Smithsonian Photo Contest

Moonrise Over Northern Lights -- a brilliant aurora shines above a nearly full moon during a chilly winter night on Alaska

The Northern Lights During a Full Moon

Moonrise Over Northern Lights -- a brilliant aurora shines above a

These 15 Photos Capture the Beauty of the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights During a Full Moon

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