April Auroras: Dazzling Photos of Northern Lights

By Space.com Staff
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Aurora over Miner's Castle

Shawn Malone

Skywatcher Shawn Malone sent in this photo of an aurora taken during the weekend of April 28-29, 2012, from the shore of Lake Superior. The landmark in the foreground is Miner's Castle.

Aurora and Milky Way over Lake Superior

Shawn Malone

Skywatcher Shawn Malone sent in this photo of an aurora and the Milky Way taken during the weekend of April 28-29, 2012, from the shore of Lake Superior.

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Space.com Staff
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