Capture the Atlas has recently announced the winners of the sixth annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year, featuring a selection of the 25 finest photographs of the aurora borealis. Traditionally released in December to coincide with the Northern Lights season, this collection aims to inspire and convey the awe-inspiring beauty of this natural wonder. The diverse array of images hails from various corners of the globe, including the UK, the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, and many others.
Related: 17 Reasons You Absolutely Must Go See the Northern Lights
This year's list features images from all over the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, and others. Scroll on to marvel at the most astonishing images of the polar lights!

















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