How to Take Photos of the Aurora With Your Phone or Camera

The northern lights -- or the Aurora Borealis, to give it its full name -- is a stunning phenomenon that fills the night sky with colors. Typically seen in northern areas like Iceland, Alaska or Norway during winter, in recent years the aurora has been visible in southern areas in different times of year. It was in May and October last year that the northern lights were clearly visible across a large part of the US and Europe, with CNET's team getting some gorgeous viewings in Missouri, Kansas and New York. I myself had an amazing time photographing in Edinburgh, Scotland. The aurora can be an amazing thing to photograph, and it's possible to get amazing photos using just your phone with no extra equipment. I've been a professional photographer for over a decade and have shot the aurora all over the world, so I've put together my best advice for taking your best-ever photos of the northern lights. How to take aurora photos with your phone Most modern camera phones have extremely cap ... Read full article.