📷 MIPics: Send us your pictures of the Northern Lights!

Everyone in Michigan had a good chance to see the Northern Lights on Friday night into early Saturday morning and we want you to share your photos!

Space weather forecasters noted extreme (G5) Geomagnetic Storm conditions for the first time in since 2003 on the evening of Friday, May 10. Solar eruptions could cause geomagnetic storm conditions to persist through the weekend.

This event is expected to extend the field of possible Northern Lights throughout Michigan and as far south as Alabama and Northern California. The geomagnetic storm could potentially disrupt radio and satellite operations, but operators have been told to take protective action.

The peak time to view the Northern Lights was midnight until 4 a.m. on Saturday.

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Tips for taking pictures of the Northern Lights with your smartphone

Visit Iceland, a website providing official travel information for Iceland, shared the following tips for photographing the Northern Lights with a smartphone.

• Turn off your flash and dim your screen.
• Take practice photos and play around with your phone’s settings.
• Exposure time: If you have a newer phone you might be able to switch to a night mode. Adjust your exposure time (around 10-15 seconds).
• Manual focus: Switch to manual focus and adjust it yourself until the aurora appears sharp.
• Use a tripod: A tripod is important for long exposures in low light.

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