New Jersey is a beautiful place by day, but it is just as magnificent at night. From starry skies to city lights, we’ve got it all. These stunning shots show just how lovely our state can be, after the sun goes down.

  1. 300 shots of East Point Lighthouse are combined into one.

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  1. Lightning strikes in Medford.

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  1. The gorgeous Grounds For Sculpture look ominous at night.

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  1. Trendy Medford looks lovely, and lively, at night.

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  1. Street lights and foggy nights make for an interesting shot in River Edge.

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  1. Though not in New Jersey, this shot of Lower Manhattan was taken in Jersey City.

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  1. A composite shot of the Geminid Meteor Shower, taken in Sussex.

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  1. The moon rising over Stone Harbor looks magnificent.

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  1. Antares, and dozens of shimmering stars, shining over Wantage.

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  1. Rides at the New Jersey Rotary Carnival in Hillsborough.

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  1. I love the luminescent rocks at Sterling Hill Mining Museum!

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Which do you prefer, day or night? Personally, I prefer the magic and mystery of the evening.

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