APOD 2.2

It may look like the scene of a Hollywood extraterrestrial movie, but it is actually the real volcanic landscape of northeastern Iceland. The picture was taken on the night of September 12th when geomagnetic storms produced this beautiful yet spooky auroral display while ghostly towers of steam and gas venting from fumaroles drifted eerily infront of the greenish lights. I chose this photo because I plan viewing the aurora lights for myself and seeing that it is the night after Halloween, it seemed appropriate. I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween!