Northern Lights Time-Lapse Video From B.C. Will Mesmerize You

The northern lights are often visible in the upper corners of B.C. like Prince George — but rarely do the colours make an appearance down south.

So when the aurora borealis do come to town, it's special.

Photographer Tristan Todd, who lives in Richmond, B.C., was on his feet for 17 hours capturing a gorgeous time-lapse of Mother Nature's show, finally wrapping around 2 a.m. Tuesday. (Watch above.)

He wasn't the only one who stayed up late to see the lights — check out more mesmerizing photos from southern B.C.:

Kamloops, Central Interior

Down the road | Solar storm running on high last night! #aurora #longexposure #beautiful #nature #nightscape #lightpainting #slowshutter #explorekamloops #totescanadian #britishcolumbia #canada #explorebc #astrophotography #northernlights #instagood #gorgeous #green #photooftheday #road #sky

A photo posted by Cody Roy (@coderroy) on Jun 8, 2015 at 1:20pm PDT

Sky Arch | Starting to get more into stitching, this a panoramic from a couple weeks back. I think I may have a night sky addiction - this is my fix

A photo posted by Cody Roy (@coderroy) on Jun 25, 2015 at 11:10am PDT

Summer Solstice Aurora | Last nights Aurora chase down was less successful then the night previous. Cloud cover and a drive up highway 24 proved unsuccessful on our hunt down. Hopefully tonight provides clear skies for the predicted storm!

A photo posted by Cody Roy (@coderroy) on Jun 23, 2015 at 12:25pm PDT

Sayward, Vancouver Island

North Star! Noticed the Northern lights? #stars #startrail #northstar #polaris #northernstar #north #trails #astrophotography #nightphotography #nightscape #rayphotography #canon #7dmkii #canon_photos #canoncameras #canon_cameras #vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #canada #auroraborealis #northernlights

A photo posted by Ray Pandez (@_ray518_) on Jun 25, 2015 at 12:41pm PDT

Starry Night Sky Last night while waiting for Aurora Borealis! #stars #nightphotography #astrophotography #nightscape #rayphotography #canon #7dmkii #interstellar #canon_cameras #canon_photos #canoncameras #vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #canada

A photo posted by Ray Pandez (@_ray518_) on Jun 23, 2015 at 1:32pm PDT

Aurora Borealis #rayphotography #stars #northernlights #auroraborealis #lightpainting #canon #7dmkii #canon_photos #canon_cameras #canoncameras #nature #vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #canada

A photo posted by Ray Pandez (@_ray518_) on Jun 23, 2015 at 11:29pm PDT

Kootenay Rockies

Starry Night Sky Last night while waiting for Aurora Borealis! #stars #nightphotography #astrophotography #nightscape #rayphotography #canon #7dmkii #interstellar #canon_cameras #canon_photos #canoncameras #vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #canada

A photo posted by Ray Pandez (@_ray518_) on Jun 23, 2015 at 1:32pm PDT

Good morning from @HelloBC! Here's last night's time-lapse from the St Mary River @KootenayRockies #ExploreBC. Now off to Kaslo!

A video posted by Matt Glastonbury (@mattglastonbury) on Jun 25, 2015 at 8:56am PDT

Fernie, Kootenays

Just a casual Tuesday night on top of a mountain with a mini display of the northern lights. #FernieStoke @tourismfernie @ferniefix @hellobc @kootenayrockies @kootenaymountainculture #destinationbc #hellobc #kootenays #kootenaylife #bcakyard #fire #mountain #camping #kootenayrockies

A photo posted by Raven Eye Photography (@raveneyephotography) on Jun 24, 2015 at 8:52am PDT

Vancouver

#jsdeonphotography #startrails #auroraborealis #northernlights #astrophotography #naturephotography #nightscenery #beautiful #picoftheday #photooftheday #bestoftheday #huffpostgram #huffpostbc #ExploreBC #ExploreCanada #vandiary #vancitybuzz #vancitylove #ilovebc #beautifulbc #instadaily #instagood #instalike #longexposure #longexpo_kings #amazing_longexpo #igs_group #igs_group #ig_canada #canon_photos #canon_photography

A photo posted by JS Deon (@jsdeon) on Jun 24, 2015 at 7:48pm PDT

When the Northern Lights are on point, but you got cloud cover. #northernlights #auroraborealis #aurora #lights #night #whistler #ichoosewhistler#whistlerunfiltered #gowhistler #bc #britishcolumbia #beautifulbc #summer #canada #silhouette #onpoint

A photo posted by Josh Eising (@josheising) on Jun 25, 2015 at 12:15am PDT

Dancing in the Dark ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Another magnetic storm is in town and this time it's all over the news. Dozens of astrophotographers make the trip up to the cove to catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis. This was a strong storm and it did not disappoint. The northern lights danced in the night sky and reflected off the Howe Sound. Captured this morning at Porteau Cove 1:30am 06-23-2015 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Auroraborealis #NorthernLights #PorteauCove #Squamish Lillooet⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

A photo posted by VANCOUVER BC CANADA Michael (@seaside_signs) on Jun 23, 2015 at 7:48pm PDT

Whistler Mountain

24 hours ago, it was this magical!!! Glad that I read the article from #vancitybuzz and decided to go out no matter what! Totally worth it!! #aurora #sky_captures #northernlights #vancouver #pnw #explorebc #longexposure #nightphotography #night_shooterz #landscape_captures #rsa_sky #rsa_nature #imagesofcanada #huffpostbc #vivavancity #VanSun360 #GlobalNews #porteaucove #vancouverisawesome #waycoolshots #worldcaptures #tourcanada #totescanadian #TheCanadianCollective #invcm #irox_skyline #outdoorvancouver #Snapshot_Canada #hellobc

A photo posted by Haroon Bux (@haroonbux) on Jun 24, 2015 at 12:49am PDT

Burnaby, Metro Vancouver

My first time seeing/photographing the northern lights. Taken last night at Burnaby Mountain #northernlights #aurora #auroraborealis #vancity #burnaby #vancitybuzz #stars #sky #hellobc #canadiancreatives #enjoycanada #burnabymountain #beautifulbc

A photo posted by Clare (@clareefish) on Jun 23, 2015 at 10:43am PDT

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