A green arc of aurora borealis stretches across the upper portion of the image against a dark sky filled with numerous stars. The aurora is brighter and more defined towards the lower edge of the arc, gradually fading into the dark sky above. Below the aurora and stars, the bottom portion of the image is dominated by a dark, silhouetted ground or landmass, creating a flat horizon line. At the bottom right of the image, a bright, horizontal streak of white or bluish light is visible, appearing to be a long exposure of a light source moving across the scene. Along the horizon line, faint orange and yellow lights are scattered, suggesting distant lights from settlements or vehicles.