This is What the Northern Lights Look Like From Space

Astronauts Tim Peake and Scott Kelly recently shared a series of photos showing the Northern Lights from space. See them here.

You might think you know the best places to see the Northern Lights. Think again. Astronauts Tim Peake and Scott Kelly recently posted a series of photos putting all Earth-bound viewing spots to shame. (Sorry, Iceland.) Need more proof? This video—not taken by the astronauts, but the perfect example of what a truly out-of-this-world experience they had—shows what the phenomenon looks like from the International Space Station:

What better motivation to don one of Virgin Galactic's gorgeous new spacesuits? After all, the aurora borealis is reportedly fading away. Check out more of Peake and Kelly's photos below:

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Astronauts Tim Peake and Scott Kelly recently shared a series of photos showing the Northern Lights from space. See them here.