A spectacular phenomenon occurs in the winter months in the Earth’s far north, as solar eruptions make their way from the sun toward Earth. Haredi nature photographer Miki Shpitzer had a unique experience when he managed to photograph this special sight, which can be seen in Iceland only under certain conditions
The Northern Lights in Iceland are something many people travel to document, and they don’t always get to experience the spectacular event – but Haredi nature photographer Miki Shpitzer had a unique experience last weekend.
As can be seen in the photos Shpitzer took, which received international attention, the green-purple lights were clearly visible across a very large part of the sky – an experience that even those who have managed to see the Northern Lights may not have seen at such intensity.
Miki Shpitzer told ‘Behadrei Haredim’ about the phenomenon: “It can only be seen from September to March, and there needs to be an eruption from the sun and a cloudless night. Even when there’s a solar eruption it doesn’t always reach Earth – sometimes it wanders around in space.”
Shpitzer added: “Even when it reaches us, it isn’t always strong. Sometimes it’s a weak eruption. You need luck – it doesn’t happen every day. On the other hand, the sun is really active right now, and I got to see the aurora every day while I was there.”
Shpitzer notes that it’s a special experience, and you truly see in tangible form the verse “How great are Your works, O Lord,” which we don’t always get to appreciate in everyday life.
