245K views · 10K reactions | LIGHT SHOW: The gorgeous green glow of the aurora borealis dances in the night sky above Finnish Lapland in this stunning timelapse. https://abcn.ws/37xcGFc | ABC News | Facebook

A photographer captured the green glow of the aurora borealis above his home in Canada. 💚 Auroras are created by different atoms and molecules in the atmosphere. NASA says when an energetic particle hits an oxygen atom, it releases red or green light depending on the energy of the oxygen atom. | ABC7

😮😍A photographer captured the stunning green aurora borealis dancing under a nearly full moon in Glacier View, Alaska, on the night of Friday, October 10. The northern lights timelapse was filmed by Eric Bleicher, who told Storyful it was captured over a 15-minute period. “One thing I love about this particular sequence is how even under a nearly full moon, the aurora was bright enough to outshine it,” Bleicher said. | ABC 7 Chicago

While many photographers seek to capture the aurora borealis on their cameras, it's important to be prepared with the proper techniques to ensure your pictures are as inspiring as the northern lights. Watch this video for expert guidance from Expedition Leader Court Whelan, Ph.D., who has been refining his astrophotography skills with the brilliant spectacle of the aurora in Churchill, Manitoba, for the past decade. Learn more: nathab.com/aurora | Natural Habitat Adventures