The northern lights are one of the most magnificent phenomena in all of nature. If you’re lucky, you might be able to glimpse the bright colors dancing in the sky, but if not, check out these gorgeous images from the 2023 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year shortlist.

Storm Over Sukakpa

Alaska, USA

Photography: Nickolas Warner

Infinity

Lofoten Islands, Norway

Photography: Giulio Cobianchi

The Red Flame

Wadden Sea National Parks, Germany

Photography: Laura Oppelt

The Platform

Otertinden, Norway

Photography: Virgil Reglioni

Waning Sun

Senja Island, Norway

Photography: Alex Wides

March Michigan Nights

Glen Arbor, Michigan

Photography: Justin Miller

Lady in Pink

Death Valley, California

Photography: Kenneth LeRose

Goleuadau’r Gogledd

Wales, United Kingdom

Photography: Mathew Browne

Red Alert

Dolomites, Italy

Photography: William Preite

Lost Who I Want To Be

Moke Lake, New Zealand

Photography: Jordan McInally

Island of Aurora

Wales, United Kingdom

Photography: Kat Lawman