Get Ready for Solar Storms and Northern Lights Displays (Aurora photography tips)
🌌 Northern Lights Forecast tonight & Photography Tips | How to Predict & Photograph Aurora Borealis Like a Pro! 📸
Did you know there's a solar storm heading toward Earth this week? That means you might have a rare chance to witness the magical Aurora Borealis — even at lower latitudes! But do you know how to predict the Northern Lights without diving deep into complex solar data? More importantly, do you know how to photograph the Aurora to capture that jaw-dropping green glow?
In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Aurora forecasting and Northern Lights photography — from beginner-friendly tips to advanced pro tricks. Whether you’re planning a trip to Iceland, Norway, Canada, or hoping to catch it from your backyard, this guide will help you be Aurora-ready.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
🌠 What causes the Northern Lights
📱 Best free apps to predict Aurora activity (Aurora App & Glendale App)
☁️ How to check cloud coverage using the Windy App
🌌 How to find dark sky locations using light pollution maps
📷 The perfect camera gear setup for night photography
⚙️ Best settings for photographing Aurora (shutter speed, ISO, aperture)
🔍 How to manually focus in the dark
📐 How to compose your shot in low light
🌕 Why moonlight isn't the enemy (and how to use it creatively)
🖼️ Bonus tip: Blending sharp foregrounds with vibrant skies in post-processing
Links mentioned in the video:
Glendale app:
https://aurora-alerts.uk/
Light pollution map:
https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/
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00:00 intro
00:47 What causes Northern lights
01:38 Forecast Aurora borealis
08:08 Other predictions
10:06 Equipment
11:20 Camera Gears you need
13:41 Camera settings for Aurora
16:01 How to focus and make compositions in total darkness
18:07 bonus No.1 Moonlight
19:28 Bonus No.2
20:35 White Balance
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