Dutch Pilot Captures Rare Aurora Borealis from Cockpit, Jaw-Dropping Photos Go Viral

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Dutch Pilot Captures Rare Aurora Borealis from Cockpit, Jaw-Dropping Photos Go Viral

Trending News: Dutch pilot Christiaan van Heijst amazed social media netizens with a stunning photo of the Northern Lights from his plane's cockpit. He often shares cool pictures from his flights, and this time he caught a rare view of the Aurora Borealis while flying over the North Atlantic Ocean.

In the picture, you can see bright turquoise streaks lighting up the sky above the ocean. It looks so incredibly pretty! You can also spot the orange glow of Reykjav­k, Iceland's capital, far away.

Van Heijst talked about flying quietly for a long time before seeing the lights. He said the lights of Reykjav­k made him think about people and cities, especially when he's alone in the sky.

Take a look at the viral post below:

He also shared a funny story about his co-pilot, who was quiet too. Even though they usually don't talk much, they both enjoyed seeing the Northern Lights. It's nice how even quiet moments can bring people together.

Social media users were really amazed by the picture. One person said, "Nature's art is amazing!" Another person said, "It reminds us how small we are."

More Amazing Sky Views

This isn't the first time a pilot has seen the Northern Lights. In 2023, another pilot named Thomas shared a cool video of the lights on Instagram. It's cool to see these beautiful sights from way up in the sky!