How to Photograph the Northern Lights with Your Smartphone

Capturing the Aurora in Southeast Texas

• 🌌 The Northern Lights were recently visible from parts of southeast Texas, with sightings reported across North Texas and Brazos counties.
• 📸 For those located far south, like in Texas, the aurora is often only visible through camera lenses.

Smartphone Photography Settings for Aurora

• 📱 You don't need a fancy DSLR; your cell phone camera can capture the Northern Lights.
• 📍 For best results, find a location in a rural area with minimal light pollution.
• 💡 On an iPhone, open the camera app, swipe up to access different modes, and select the exposure mode.
• ⏳ Adjust the exposure slider to the maximum setting and set the timer for 10 to 30 seconds for a good exposure of the sky.

Visibility Factors

• 🗺️ The farther north you travel, the more visible the aurora becomes on the horizon.
• ☁️ Success also depends on having clear skies in addition to a dark enough area.