Arctic Auroras - 8K Ultra HD Northern Lights Timelapse Compilation from Fort Yukon, Alaska

I recently spent three weeks in Fort Yukon, Alaska to help with the NASA LAMP sounding rocket mission. While I was up there I enjoyed some spectacular auroras and had some time to put together this short timelapse film. This is a little different than the content I usually post on here, but with school, work, and photography, it's hard to find time for Apalapse. I hope to return to making educational videos at some point, but I really find joy in taking the photos themselves, especially doing astro timelapses.
Here are some details about the video:
Dates: 2/17/22 - 3/5/22
Cameras: Sony a7r ii, Sony a7s, Sony a7 iv
Lenses: Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM, Sony 20mm f/1.8 g, Tamron 35mm f/1.4 SP
Location: Fort Yukon Long Range Radar Site
If you want to use any part of this timelapse, please contact me at [e-mail] and we can work out a deal.
Thank you!
#timelapse #auroraborealis #northernlights #photography #sonyalpha #alaska

[@Accu53Mation]

Tranquil. Cools me down viewing this on a very humid Summer night. Helps the blood-pressure too.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

You did an amazing job on this video! Breathtaking! Thank you for giving us a chance to see it as well!

[@Apalapse]

Thank you

[@jeffe89]

Coolest thing I've seen on the internet in awhile. Awesome video footage 👍

[@Apalapse]

Wow, thanks!

[@johnjuby6184]

Mind blowing! So astronomically well aimed. Everyone be sure to crank up the audio!

[@Apalapse]

Thank you

[@emiibbb]

I love that u just put all the details in the description. Everything I needed was there. Amazing

[@DrJohannPryce]

People live there the elves 🧝‍♀️ are all on that island

[@venurexrudolf8850]

Man I love this.. I’ve been watching this continuously for the past few days.. such a great presentation.. ❤ from Malaysia

[@Brybanee]

This is the best video I’ve ever seen. I don’t know how many times I watched it, I don’t know how many times I cried. Thank you. Thank you❤

[@cimmerian7130]

'Ave Maria' was a wonderful touch!!! The aurora looked like the hem of her garments gliding over the earth. Amazing job on this video.

[@johnkraner2892]

The music perfectly compliments the amazing visuals. Transcendent!

[@litamccoy5807]

So beautiful, it is one of the most amazing experiences of my life when I lived in Alaska

[@Apalapse]

Thanks! I'm moving there in Sep!

[@litamccoy5807]

@@Apalapse that’s awesome! I’m sure you know but many the first winter have a difficult time if never lived in such drastic conditions. Best of Luck to you

[@SKULPTRESS61]

My heart swelled from this stunning video, so majestic. Thank-you 🥰

[@Apalapse]

Thank you

[@savage.indios]

Comforting and exciting at the same time 😮❤😊

[@Santanu330]

How beautiful our Earth is!

[@Apalapse]

Ditto!

[@rasiya9608]

This is great. Thank u guys 🫂

[@theabhijitparsekar]

just one word "EXCEPTIONAL"

[@Apalapse]

Thank you

[@nightscapejournals]

Stunning video - thanks for posting. Can’t wait to get up to Senja for the first time later this year and see this for myself!

[@Apalapse]

Senja will be a dream! Have fun!

[@Dayana-o7t]

Que impresionante..que belleza!

[@richardmeftah2569]

That was absolutely stunning and thank you for sharing these magical moments with us!

[@montepaulson3131]

UNBELEIVEABLE!!! I keep missing the good nights for this!! If you don't mind me asking, what were your time lapse settings for durations between shots? I've purchased gear based on your videos, Thanks for the help! Now I've just got to get out at the right time.

[@Apalapse]

I mainly used continuous shooting so no delay between shots but my shutter speeds were between 5-10 seconds for each sequence.

[@mahjabeen484maqbool6]

This is first time I heard this northern light really spectacular and Allah is everywhere

[@beverlyhodge9612]

Breathtaking. Just beautiful

[@Apalapse]

Thank you very much!

[@muffintopz4692]

Fabulous video with musical accompaniment.

[@ShalliniSheeran]

Thank you for sharing, such beauty.

[@michaelolsson2629]

Truly amazing. Thanks for sharing that mate. Greatly appreciated.

[@Apalapse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AbdulWajidsss]

Maa Shaa Allah so beautiful 😍❤️😍❤️

[@mharlzjusayjaenicke3789]

This is unbelievably amazing. Love it ❤

[@bgnash6635]

Hope you will do it again!
Incredible sight of nature

[@sayonara2359]

Why is this video so underrated. Its damn good

[@waldix1972]

Absolutely stunning great show

[@Apalapse]

Thank you

[@offroadantics2805]

Beauitful, awesome job ! Thanks so much for sharing !

[@Apalapse]

Thanks for watching!

[@ponyrang]

It's always great. Your video is excellent quality. We liked and enjoyed to the end. Thanks

[@perrenzeinternational1656]

Lovely! Great pictures with great music ! Perfect Match! Thx for the passion!

[@RawanVlog-b6d]

سبحان الله وبحمده سبحان الله العظيم

[@nsudam]

Thank you for sharing this amazing event.

[@wanderer2068]

SPECTACULAR 🔥🔥👌🏻👌🏻
💚 from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@mikemeyerphotopro]

WOW :O What Mike Oblinski does for severe storms on the plains you have created for the Northern Lights. Really spectacular, well done!!!

[@Apalapse]

Thank you. It’s an honor to be put up there with the giants like Mike.

[@mikemeyerphotopro]

@@Apalapse Just a really well created video my friend. Can't wait to see more. Your music is awesome as well. Stay warm up there :)

[@savage.indios]

The Holy Fire that does not consume 🙏🏾💞

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

Whoa!

[@varunmehra831]

Want to see this in real for sure ❤

[@thedoctor3528]

1:19 my favourite scenery
And 1:40

[@ahsaanansab4842]

Thanks for this magical video ❤️💯💯✨

[@Jo_30]

Goosebumps 🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@scrogathon]

Wowwww I'm definitely inspired to get off my butt and film some more timelapses.

[@margaretodonnell230]

This final version is actually better!

[@cocoa912]

Amazing! Just saw some northern lights down here in Alabama. We had an extremely rare and once in a lifetime viewing. Absolutely nothing compared to this. Our view was very faint to the naked eye, but cell phones could capture light you couldn't see. The phones made some amazing pictures..... I have a question. Does it really look like this to the naked eye?? Or is the camera making it look more bright?? You can see the whole ground light up in the video!

[@CameronKiesser]

I think HDR would have made this perfect. Great job

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@Outside_the_Books]

Awesome job! Perfection!

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@benireges]

the glory of god, the signs of the heavens

[@ohheyitsCassie]

The glory of electromagnetic particles, the signs of science and fact.

[@benireges]

@@ohheyitsCassie science only attempts to explain "how" things work, it doesnt touch on "why". but yeah surely there cant be purpose to all of this. the clear soul and character in things like auroras, music, etc are non existent illusions. the great complexities and wonders of our universe are accidental.
your eyes are closed. you dont see what i see nor do you want to because someone hurt you.

[@TboneDuggins]

Lol pollution

[@robert-to7ev]

It is the magnificence of God's throne shining through the waters above onto the crystalline firmament.

[@TboneDuggins]

@@robert-to7ev oh my! how's the Kool Aid taste?

[@kessler_could_not_care]

stunning. your work is brilliant

[@skrubbenmt]

Thank you for making this!

[@Apalapse]

My pleasure!

[@a_radom_user794]

Beautifully done

[@noflame.burnsforever]

Beautiful gifts this planet gives. Amazing job. I would like to have permission to use the video for a music video. Hope you can answer 👍

[@ClaireDane-xc7iq]

The dancing ladies

[@sayonara2359]

WOW JUST WOW

[@adamk1520]

Out of curiosity, is there a specific reason why northern lights videos are always sped up? If this was shown in real time speed, what would it look like?

[@Apalapse]

They're just sped up because photos can capture more detail than video since you are exposing for longer and therefore have more light to work with. I did throw in some realtime videos in the compilation.

[@Sh11101]

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[@sancha5250]

Absolutely amazing 👏👏👏

[@Apalapse]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Silvitilla]

Mejor q el vals de las hadas...eS ahora..
Ahhhhhhhh...... maravilla

[@DrJohannPryce]

Oh look the Death Star

[@farlandguy]

lol

[@ajilalappadajilalappad1891]

😍❤️❤️👌🏻

[@dufus2273]

really spectacular. thanks

[@Apalapse]

thank you

[@Blue-Dot-qs6xk]

Awesome !!!

[@alhenrymorgan-pirateking1888]

Excellent beautiful video

[@carlecteixeira]

fav

[@highhopesaurora]

Mind = Blown

[@Apalapse]

Thanks Justin!

[@rm933]

Grandios 💪👋👋👋👋😳🤗🤗

[@michaelstarr7948]

,,,,,not too shabby.....

[@JuanDavidSalazarLeiton]

Buah incredible

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@tammyburton8268]

My blue heaven!!

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@jamesleonard1347]

😍😍

[@DebbyDonnelly]

WOW!

[@Apalapse]

Thank you

[@JO_215]

Wow!😲

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@verajsimic399]

Fantazija!!

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@joekelley5121]

Awesome video.

[@Apalapse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sxjt956]

Is there any copyright for this video?

[@madigan_sax]

Having trouble streaming this in highest resolution. I'm on 5G my connection is strong with 320MB perception downloads, so it must be RUclips servers?

[@Apalapse]

Could be, weird!

[@korea.festival]

You Great Good... !!! I wish you every day of your development. Best Relaxing +thumb up3!

[@frankhuynh3256]

Oustandingwork!!!

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@samiamunir9679]

subhanAllah ❤

[@carlecteixeira]

h@ppy f@+hers day gentlemen 👍🏼🦋

[@snowtrac]

😍

[@Apalapse]

Thanks!

[@Deentonyo]

Do you have to fly into Ft Yukon? Looks unassailable. Was wondering how to get there from Fairbanks

[@NorCalBowler]

You can see them in Fairbanks, especially in an unlit area…

[@Levikj]

yeah there are no roads to ft yukon, only way is by snowmachine, boat, or fly

[@Apalapse]

Snowmobile

[@Levikj]

@@Apalapse tourist

[@Freda_Productions]

is that house actually on fire in 0:29

[@newstatus4379]

As much beauty as there is dangerous 😂..thats solar heat waves effect on electromagnetic plate of earth

[@farlandguy]

not dangerous at all...

[@newstatus4379]

@@farlandguy ohh okay brother ❤🙏

[@abdoukhatri373]

سبحاان الله ❤

[@alsouza8284]

Aurora Borealis

[@Apalapse]

Yup!

[@JaeGrizzTHPS]

This is how my brain feels on psychedelics

[@Apalapse]

LOL

[@josephholtrop5535]

Fuck yeah

[@ayeleara]

no way gd reference

[@RAMSITABLESSEDSMRITI]

I FOUND GOD'S ADDRESS.

[@greenthumb1523]

The northern lights ate emeralds "gods throne" as mentioned in the Bible. Look it up. God's mountain was Mt. ZION aka north pole aka directly under the heavens

[@lucesysombras3429]

Alomejor resulta que las Auroras no son tan naturales de la Tierra como se dice y hay quienes las crean.Hay muchos por esos lugares

[@waqassumbul4079]

Why you didn't upload video regularly ?

[@Apalapse]

Just insanely busy with school. I'll be back in the summer!

[@waqassumbul4079]

@@Apalapse What is your qualifications?

[@Apalapse]

@@waqassumbul4079 What do you mean?

[@waqassumbul4079]

@@Apalapse I asked about your education.

[@Levikj]

@@waqassumbul4079 Aurora God

[@Coollifebliss]

🎉suryodayhanumanchalisarootthinkthoughtechotime🎉

[@Coollifebliss]

Saturnketuretu

[@Levikj]

Show now vin

[@Apalapse]

Soon

[@Levikj]

@@Apalapse come back :(

[@ludvanbeethoven1]

Music so obnoxious

[@imbrettk]

This will be my final objective to see 🫡