The Northern Lights Are Even More Spectacular in Time-Lapse

Aurora borealis (or the northern lights) is a naturally occurring, beautiful light display caused by "the collision of charged particles directed by the Earth's magnetic field." Below, an electrifying display of time-lapse footage taken in Tromsø, Norway, by Tor Even Mathisen. Shot with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

Planning on seeing something just as stunning? You can learn to capture it in time-lapse, too. 

• Previously, Stunning Footage of Eyjafjallajökull, One Drop-Dead-Gorgeous Natural Disaster.
• Use an Old Kitchen Timer For Panning Time Lapse Video.