At first glance you might think this a picture of the sun but it is actually the full moon in Iceland with aurora.

From Spaceweather.com - A solar wind stream is buffeting Earth's magnetic field and causing geomagnetic activity around the poles. Sævar Helgi Bragason sends this picture from Bardastrond, Iceland. Photo details: Nikon D80, ISO 200, 10s exposure
"It was a beautiful evening in the west fjords of Iceland," says Bragason. "The auroras were easily visible even with the full Moon illuminating the scene over Snaefellsnes and Breidafjordur. Jupiter may be seen in the panorama hanging low but shining brightly. What a wonderful autumn sky!" Enjoy!August 24, 2010

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