Eclipsed by aurora: How one photographer combined two celestial events

A still shot from Zafra's timelapse of the event. Photo: Dan Zafra Capturing the total lunar eclipse is special enough, but one photographer took things to the next level. Dan Zafra saw the forecast for a period of high solar activity during last week's lunar eclipse and traveled from his Las Vegas home to the Alaskan Arctic to capture the rare event. Aurora trips are typically best with a new moon because it ensures the darkest possible skies, enhancing the aurora's visibility. This time was an...