A stunning display of northern lights caught the attention of sky watchers after they lit up the Greenland sky.
The view was spotted by sky-lovers and nephophiles, or aerophiles, after an airport camera captured shimmering waves of color above the tranquil Arctic landscape, reports ABC News.
These mesmerizing northern lights, also known as the Northern Lights, are formed when charged particles from the sun carried by the solar wind collide with a combination of different gases in the air in Earth’s upper atmosphere, are funneled toward the poles by the magnetic field and release their energy as colorful lights, astronomers say.
Science explains that these lights are activated when Earth’s magnetosphere is disturbed, often linked to increased solar activity that pushes energy toward the planet’s polar regions.
Located about 50 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, Kangerlussuaq is a small settlement but plays a crucial role as Greenland’s main international transport hub.
Kangerlussuaq is a small, beautiful town in western Greenland and is known for its airport, Greenland’s main international transport hub.
The stunning color show was shot on Thursday, January 8, 2026, on Kangerlussuaq Airport’s camera, where clear skies allowed the pre-dawn aurora to appear vividly, drawing attention to the region’s natural beauty.
According to skywatchers, such aurora displays, once winter’s darkness dominates the region, provide residents and visitors alike with a rare visual reminder of the powerful natural forces shaping life in the Arctic.
The Northern Lights show off their charming aurora in parts of Europe, America, the United Kingdom and other countries, but they are most visible and distinct when they form in Greenland’s sky.
