Northern Lights: iPhone settings to get best glimpse in skies tonight

People in many parts of Scotland were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the stunning Northern Lights on Thursday night.

Don't worry if you missed out, as you could still catch sight of the aurora borealis, with September being one of the best months to see the skies light up. Many will be wondering where the best locations are to spot a closer look and when to time their trip.

The Northern Lights are set to be visible in Scotland this weekend. On Friday, September 13, conditions in parts of the country may allow Scots to see the stunning aurora borealis. With temperatures dropping and clear skies forecast in certain regions, skies could be lit up in dazzling bright colours.

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Not only this, but it's very important you have your iPhone camera set just right - it really is a blink and you may miss it moment. Mainly due to people not finding the right timing, or not being in the clearest area for the view.

The intense burst of radiation that illuminates the sky in the beautiful colourful spectacular is a sight on many Scots bucket lists - but one that remains unticked.

Scots in the north are often lucky enough to capture a glimpse of the ethereal bands of light which are caused by particles expelled by the sun interacting with the Earth’s magnetic shield.

What are the best iPhone camera settings?

According to Newcastle-based photographer @wil_photography, there are some settings you should change to improve quality. The most important thing Wil notes, is to make sure your phone is set to night mode.

You should also try and focus your phone on a "distant bright star," by leaning your phone on something for around 10-15 seconds exposure, and by clicking on the screen to get the focal point.

He also suggests an app called nightcap camera for iPhone or Open camera for Android.

Where are the best places in Scotland to catch a sighting?

It is believed that generally remote regions that are away from light pollution in towns and cities are the best to sit and wait.

Therefore, if you are wanting to catch sight of the stunning skies, then you might need to pack a bag and travel a bit further out to some of the countries' more coastal and quiet locations in the North.

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