Northern lights guides

Short, practical guides that go with the forecasts on this site: what the aurora is, when and where to look, and how to get a picture.

• Best Time to See the Northern LightsThe best time to see the northern lights: dark months from late August to mid April, 10 pm to 2 am, equinox months, moon phase and the solar cycle.
• How to Take Northern Lights Pictures With a PhoneHow to take northern lights pictures with a phone: night mode, 3-10 second exposures, a steady support, ISO and focus, and why the photo shows more color.
• What Causes the Northern Lights?What causes the northern lights: how the solar wind, Earth's magnetic field and oxygen and nitrogen high in the air make the aurora glow near the poles.