Overview
- Kristoffer Vangen captured a distinctly heart-shaped northern lights display in Norway and posted it to Instagram on January 21.
- The image surged across social media in the run-up to Valentine’s Day, drawing global attention and affectionate reactions.
- Skepticism over AI or heavy manipulation followed the virality, prompting Vangen to detail his process through Instagram Stories.
- He said the photo was genuine and noted only standard adjustments for clarity and colour balance, common in professional photography.
- Reporters highlighted that auroras are shaped by solar particles interacting with atmospheric gases, making clear heart forms extremely rare.