Northern Lights

14 photos · 2013–2025

14 photographs tagged Northern Lights, 2013–2025.

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Visible Northern Lights in Minneapolis Metro
Northern lights visible over a walking path in South Minneapolis. Seen around Bde Maka Ska.

Aurora Borealis Over a Walking Path at Bde Maka Ska

Northern Liights seen over Bde Maka Ska
Downtown Minneapolis seen below the Northern Lights at Bde Maka Ska.

Northern Lights Over Bde Maka Ska

Aurora borealis displays above West 21st Street light rail station under construction in Minneapolis.
A very rare sight as the Northern Lights were visible in the city of Minneapolis in the early evening of November 11, 2025. Shown here above the new West 21st Street light rail train station. The train station is near hidden beach and part of the still under construction Metro Transit green line extension that will connect Eden Prairie to Downtown Minneapolis to St. Paul. The new train line is set to open in 2027.

Aurora Borealis Over West 21st Street Station in Minneapolis

Aurora borealis illuminates the sky above Cedar Lake with downtown Minneapolis skyline lights mirrored in the still water below.
The Aurora Borealis is visible above Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. The lights of the downtown Minneapolis skyline are reflected in the water.

Northern Lights Glow Above Cedar Lake in Minneapolis

Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis illuminated at night with signage displaying the Dakota name for the lake.
The Bde Maka Ska Pavilion in Minneapolis, illuminated at night, features signage honoring the lake's Dakota name, "Bdé Óta Othúŋwe," meaning "Many Village Place."

String Lights at Bde Maka Ska Pavilion After Dark

Aurora Borealis visible over Minneapolis in October 2024, a rare celestial phenomenon caused by solar wind.
The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, was visible over Minneapolis in October 2024. This natural light display is caused by disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind. While typically seen at higher latitudes, strong solar activity can cause the aurora to be visible further south. The vibrant colors, including green and pink hues, are a result of different gases in the Earth's atmosphere being excited by charged particles from the sun. This event offered residents of Minneapolis a rare opportunity to witness this celestial phenomenon.

Aurora Borealis Over Minneapolis, October 2024

Aurora borealis over Minnesota with green, blue, and purple light bands.
Aurora borealis over Minnesota on May 10, 2024. The display was visible near Minneapolis during a strong geomagnetic storm.

Aurora Borealis Over Minnesota, May 10, 2024

Aurora borealis over Minnesota with blue and purple light rays.
Aurora borealis over Minnesota on May 10, 2024. The display appeared during a strong geomagnetic storm that produced widespread northern lights across the Upper Midwest.

Aurora Borealis Over Minnesota

Aurora borealis over a Minnesota wetland with water and reeds near Minneapolis.
Aurora borealis over a wetland near Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 10, 2024. The geomagnetic storm produced widespread northern lights across Minnesota that night.

Aurora Borealis over Minnesota Wetland

Aurora borealis over a Minnesota wetland near Minneapolis.
Aurora borealis over a wetland in Minnesota on May 10, 2024. The display was visible near Minneapolis during a strong geomagnetic storm. A person sits along a roadside guardrail watching the sky.

Aurora borealis over wetland in Minnesota

Aurora borealis over a Minnesota wetland near Minneapolis on May 10, 2024.
Aurora borealis over a Minnesota wetland near Minneapolis on May 10, 2024. The display was visible during a strong geomagnetic storm that produced widespread northern lights across Minnesota.

Aurora Borealis Over a Minnesota Wetland

Aurora borealis glows above Lake of the Isles Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with illuminated trees and stone balustrade below.
The aurora borealis illuminated the sky above Lake of the Isles Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 10, 2024.

Northern Lights Over a Bridge at Lake of the Isles

Graffiti-covered stop sign in South Minneapolis beneath the aurora borealis.
A graffiti-covered stop sign in South Minneapolis stands beneath the aurora borealis. The sign includes an all-way plaque and is marked with multiple layers of writing.

Graffiti-covered stop sign, South Minneapolis

Northern Lights are visible over the Minneapolis skyline at night, illuminating the downtown area with city lights and natural aurora.
The Northern Lights are visible above the Minneapolis skyline on a clear night. The city's downtown area is illuminated by streetlights and the lights from office buildings and residences.

Northern Lights Over Downtown Minneapolis Skyline

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