Maciej Winiarczyk, who lives in Scotland, was stunned to see the bright lights of the aurora borealis shoot into view as he set up a time-lapse of the galaxy far, far away.
The self-confessed aurora hunter was completely unaware that he'd be treated to the light show and admits the night lights took him completely by surprise.
Maciej, 43, said: "I've never seen an event like this before, despite hunting auroras for over three years.
Taken from the banks of Loch More in Caithness, Scotland
