Stunning Aurora Captures Highlight a Banner Year for Northern Lights

The Capture the Atlas 2024 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition highlights an exceptional year for aurora photography due to increased solar activity as the Sun approaches its solar maximum. This year's competition features stunning images of auroras captured in unusual locations like Arizona, California, and Spain, as well as the Southern Hemisphere's Aurora Australis in New Zealand and Chile. The competition showcases 25 award-winning photos, selected for their quality, story, and inspirational value, from a year marked by spectacular solar storms.