The image is a vintage photograph of an aurora borealis, likely taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. The sky is a dark, muted beige, and a vibrant, arched aurora stretches across the horizon. The aurora appears as a series of vertical, luminous rays, varying in brightness and density. The rays are concentrated in the center of the image, creating a bright, glowing arc, and become more sparse towards the edges. Scattered throughout the dark sky are faint stars, adding to the celestial atmosphere. The photograph has a grainy texture, typical of older photographic processes. At the top of the image, there is text in French: 'BULLETIN DE LA SOCIÉTÉ BELGE D'ASTRONOMIE' and '4e année. Pl. IX'. Below the image, there is text: 'VUE DE L'AURORE BORÉALE A 20 h. 48 m.'