13 Amazing Aurora Borealis Photos from Nunagram

A strong solar storm hit the Earth this week, bringing the Northern lights as far south as Vancouver and Toronto in Canada. Photographers around the world took to the skies and then the Internet to share their aurora borealis photos - including this amazing video of the lights from space.

In honour of this solar storm and the beauty it brought with it, we put together this list of northern lights photos taken in Nunavut. All of these shots were submitted to Nunagram, our weekly Instagram contest and hashtag, and feature the aurora as seen from across the territory (for more great photos by Nunavut photographers, check out our Top 14 Nunagram Winners of 2014). Here are our picks for 13 awesome aurora borealis photos from Nunagram - and great suggestions for Nunavut accounts to follow on Instagram!

1. Early morning aurora by @arped17 (Kugluktuk)

Enjoyed the #aurora last night in #Kugluktuk. Took this at 12:07am on Jan 3 2014

A photo posted by Angulalik (@arped17) on Jan 3, 2014 at 1:37pm PST

2. Late night special feature by @cjonesphoto (Iqaluit)

Look up, #BaffinIsland late night special feature. #auroraborealis #nightwatch

A photo posted by Curtis Jones (@cjonesphoto) on Apr 28, 2014 at 11:14am PDT

3. Long weekend lights by @arviamiut (Iqaluit)

Took this picture over the September long weekend 4 years ago. #nunagram #iqaluit #nunavut #camping #bonfire #goodtimes

A photo posted by Vinnie Karetak (@arviamiut) on Aug 22, 2014 at 9:05am PDT

4. Never gets old by @sarahontheroad (Pangnirtung)

Northern lights... I'll never get tired from seeing you! More photos from last night on my blog(link in profile)! #nunavut #nunagram #Pangnirtung

A photo posted by Sarah (@sarahontheroad) on Oct 19, 2014 at 11:20am PDT

5. Green to purple by @igloo939 (Iqaluit)

#nikon #iqaluit #nunavut #nunagram #ImagesofCanada #nikonphoto_ #aurora #northernLights #NikonViewBug3

A photo posted by Mosesie (@igloo939) on Feb 22, 2015 at 8:35pm PST

6. Plasmatic explosion by @arturstanisz (Mount Asgard)

"Plasmatic Explosion" It is a common knowledge that the strongest aurora borealis occurs near the Arctic Circle. This was one of the reasons that influenced my decision to explore Canadian Arctic. I wanted to see Northern Lights in their full majestic beauty. After all, what would be a better place for this purpose than Baffin Island? The Turner Glacier and Mt. Asgard showcased in the background of this photo are located about 40 km above the Arctic Circle and were immediate perfect candidates for my aurora shooting plan. The first night that I spent in this area was completely overcast with snow. I was afraid that I might not get a chance to shoot Northern Lights near Mt. Asgard. Luckily the next night was almost cloudless and the light show started before it got dark. This spectacle kept going on and off until 3 am. I have seen aurora borealis before, but I didn't expect such intensity that can only be compared to some sort of plasmatic explosion. #arctic #aurora #baffinisland #canada #earthpix #enjoycanada #FeaturingEarth #featuremeinstagood #gratitude #instagood #landscapesofinstagram #marvelshots #natgeo #outdoorlife #photo_tour #tourcanada#explorecanada #worldshotz #digitalarmy #discoverearth #artsyheaven #ARTEOBJETIVA #thebest_capture #nunagram #instaworld_love #featuremeinstagood #wendolieb #igworldclub #ig_heartshot#discoverearth #igglobalclub#natgeotravel

A photo posted by Artur Stanisz (@arturstanisz) on Feb 14, 2015 at 2:30pm PST

7. Half the sky by @qajaqconor (Kuujjuaruusik)

Arqsaniit/aurora borealis over Ungava Bay while camping at Kuujjuaruusik, January 24th. #kuujjuaq #nunavik #nunagram

A photo posted by Conor Goddard (@conorgoddard) on Jan 25, 2015 at 6:30pm PST

8. Look up by @treenmcqueen (Baker Lake)

Myself and one of my closest friends took some amazing pics a few days ago. Outside of Baker Lake. #northernlights #auroraborealis #landscape #green #pretty #nunavut #landscape #photooftheday #nofilter #nofilterneeded #girlswithtattoos #northernsky #nunagram

A photo posted by TreenMcQueen (@treenmcqueen) on Jan 23, 2015 at 8:23am PST

9. Way of the North by @eboomer (Iqaluit)

-50C but warm and toasty in this @hilleberg_the_tentmaker tent. The Canadain Inuit dogs have lived in theses harsh temperatures for at least 4,000 years and are the most loyal loving dogs I've ever been around. Most of our gear for these cold temps have been homemade or modified, we have sewn warm jackets, mitts, pants, over boots, and are testing some of our gear out to see what modifications we want to make before we set out on this 4,000 kilometer epic. #wayofthenorth @sarahmcnairlandrylightingthetentlikeapro #nunagram #northernlights

A photo posted by Erik Boomer (@eboomer) on Jan 17, 2015 at 10:28am PST

10. Finally it happened by @rileyjmckay (Iqaluit)

Well, it finally happened.

A photo posted by Riley McKay (@rileyjmckay) on Nov 14, 2014 at 6:54am PST

11. Solar storm by @baffin_photography (Iqaluit)

Northern Lights. Iqaluit, NU I was hoping to catch some Northern Lights the last two nights with the major solar storms going on, but very little action over Iqaluit. This photo is from last year. #Iqaluit #Nunavut #ArcticLight #NorthernLights #Aurora #ExploreNunavut #TourNunavut #CanadaGram #Nunagram #BaffinPhotography #oh_Canada_

A photo posted by Jason Miller (@baffin_photography) on Mar 19, 2015 at 10:25am PDT

12. Lines of light by @igloo939 (Iqaluit)

#amazing #show #tonight #aurora #Nunavut #iqaluit #nunagram #8storey #D7100

A photo posted by Mosesie (@igloo939) on Mar 19, 2015 at 7:59pm PDT

13. Aurora view from Apex by @nunavut_images (Apex)

Northern lights at Rotary Park; Apex, Nunavut. #nunagram #explorecanada #sharecg #greatnorthcollective #iqaluit #nunavut #natgeotravelpic

A photo posted by Mark Aspland (@nunavut_images) on Mar 19, 2015 at 5:46pm PDT

What do you think of these aurora borealis photos? Let us know in the comments - and don't forget to follow us on Instagram!