Spectacular northern lights display in Finland captures by skier

A skier in northern Finland was treated to a stunning display as the vivid aurora borealis and a bright moon shone in the sky early on Saturday 15 January. Jari Romppainen filmed the footage in Ranua, a municipality in the Finnish province of Lapland. According to Finland’s national tourist site, the northern lights are visible for about 200 nights a year from Lapland. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► ‘We’re basically starting from zero’: Restoring Finland’s river ecosystems ► Northern lights photographer of the year – in pictures ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► https:/