The aurora borealis, as seen from Harbor Mt. in Sitka recently. (Pioneer Videography/Ben Hamilton photo)
While a clear day in Sitka is spectacular, a clear night may be the next best thing. Filmmaker Ben Hamilton, who is currently working on a series of promotional spots for the Sitka Convention & Visitors Bureau, captured this image of the aurora in the wee hours Monday morning (8-27-12). According to the Alaska Geophysical Institute, the aurora may also be visible tonight (8-29-12) as far south as southern Baranof Island.
To see other work by Ben Hamilton visit Pioneer Videography.
To find out the best times to view the aurora, visit the University of Alaska Geophysical Institute’s Aurora Forecast page.
