Photographer captures fleeting glimpse of nature's greatest light show
1,261 views · Published 5 December 2013 · 2:30 · Indexed 25 October 2026
Channel: CBS Evening News · 2013 · News & Politics
The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, occur when highly charged solar winds strike particles on the edge of space, causing a brilliant explosion of light. Photographer Dave Parkhurst has been braving the extreme elements of the Alaskan wilderness to capture this incredible display on film. Ben Tracy reports.
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