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Man Walks Outside And Steps Into Stunning Aurora Scene Over Alaska

Watch Northern Lights Shimmer Over Alaska

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Vincent Ledvina calls himself “The Aurora Guy” and while he regularly photographs the northern lights, even he found Tuesday's scene to be "magical."

Ledvina traveled to a remote cabin in Venetie, Alaska, the day before. He shared on social media that he was about 30 miles north of the Arctic Circle.

Vincent Ledvina traveled to Venetie, Alaska to capture images of the Aurora Borealis. This map shows Venetie and its proximity to the Arctic Circle.

Ledvina planned his aurora-chasing to coincide with a forecast that predicted high aurora activity and clear skies. So he stayed awake until 2 a.m. local time and recorded himself as he left the cabin and stepped out into a mesmerizing scene.

The clear night sky was awash in vibrant green streaks and swirls, punctuated by tall trees covered in snow. Ledvina said the aurora lasted about 45 minutes.

"I would say the northern lights last night were nothing short of magical," he told Storyful. "The colors were visible to the eye, it was bright and, most of all, the movement and dancing was mesmerizing."

The best time to observe the northern lights is during the winter months, when the nights are longest and the skies darkest. To increase your chances of seeing the natural phenomena, get away from city lights and monitor weather forecasts to make sure your sightseeing is on a night with clear skies.

Solar storms have been creating visible auroras in the night sky over many U.S. states for several days, and the light show could ramp back up in early February, according to a forecast from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Some of the best locations to view the lights include Alaska, Iceland, Finland, Greenland and Norway. You can learn more about what makes auroras so colorful by checking out this video.