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See the 9 Most Breathtaking Photos of the Northern Lights

See the 9 Most Breathtaking Photos of the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights are seen over Usk Reservoir at the Brecon Beacons, Wales, on March 17, 2015. — The Northern Lights are seen over Usk Reservoir at the Brecon Beacons, Wales, on March 17, 2015.Polly Thomas—Rex USA

March 18, 2015 11:45 AM EDT

The Northern Lights are seen over Usk Reservoir at the Brecon Beacons, Wales, on March 17, 2015. — The Northern Lights are seen over Usk Reservoir at the Brecon Beacons, Wales, on March 17, 2015.Polly Thomas—Rex USA

The Northern Lights near Salgotarjan, Hungary, on March 18, 2015. — The Northern Lights near Salgotarjan, Hungary, on March 18, 2015.Peter Komka—EPA

The Northern Lights over Grimersta Lodge on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis on March 18, 2015. — The Northern Lights over Grimersta Lodge on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis on March 18, 2015.Sandie Maciver—Demotix/Corbis

The Northern Lights above the Staffordshire moorlands in England on March 17, 2015. — The Northern Lights above the Staffordshire moorlands in England on March 17, 2015.Michael Scott—Demotix/Corbis

The Northern Lights over Shawbost on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides on March 18, 2015. — The Northern Lights over Shawbost on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides in the early hours of March 18, 2015. Sandie Maciver—Demotix/Corbis

The Northern Lights (Aurora borealis) are seen on the sky above Pilisszentkereszt, Hungary, on March 18, 2015. — The Northern Lights (Aurora borealis) are seen on the sky above Pilisszentkereszt, Hungary, on March 18, 2015. Balazs Mohai—EPA

The Northern Lights over the Callanish Stones, Grimersta and Shawbost on Lewis and Harris hills on March 17, 2015. — The Northern Lights over the Callanish Stones, Grimersta and Shawbost on Lewis and Harris hills on March 17, 2015.Sandie Maciver—Demotix/Corbis

The Northern Lights over the Callanish Stones, Grimersta and Shawbost on Lewis and Harris hills on March 17, 2015. — The Northern Lights over the Callanish Stones, Grimersta and Shawbost on Lewis and Harris hills on March 17, 2015.Sandie Maciver—Demotix/Corbis

The Northern Lights over a country road near Lietzen in Maerkisch-Oderland, Germany, on March 17, 2015. — The Northern Lights over a country road near Lietzen in Maerkisch-Oderland, Germany, on March 17, 2015.Patrick Pleul—EPA

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