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Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, are seen above Breckerfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany, on January 19, 2026. (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN / AFP via Getty Images)

A major solar storm brought the aurora farther south than normal. But are we in for an encore for photographers tonight?

By Hillary K. Grigonis published

AURORA Chances of spotting the northern lights linger into Tuesday night after a major solar storm

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Totality during total solar eclipse, 2017

10 must-shoot events for astrophotographers in 2026

By Jamie Carter published

From a ‘blood moon’ and a total solar eclipse to meteor showers and conjunctions, these are the 10 events astrophotographers should shoot this year

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A photograph taken by pilot Ralf Rohner of the aurora with Comet Lemmon above the clouds

These mesmerizing images of the aurora were captured above the clouds. Pilot Ralf Rohner shares how he takes award-winning astrophotography from the cockpit (and the ground)

By Hillary K. Grigonis published

ASTRO Astrophotographer and pilot Ralf Rohner explains what it's like to photograph the night sky from the cockpit

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close up view of a perfectly full moon rising in the partly snow covered mountains. Majestic mountain peaks are visible. The sky is intensely blue with no clouds.

Astrophotography in January 2026: what to shoot in the night sky this month

By Jamie Carter published

Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night skies above over the coming month

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Red sailboat sailing among floating icebergs in front of the full moon rising at Arctic Ocean in Greenland. Sailing through enormously huge icebergs near Ilulissat Icefjord front of the full moon rising. Arctic iceberg reflection in the calm Arctic Ocean waters. Sail boat with red sails cruising among icebergs during midnight sun season. Ship sailing past majestic icebergs during the twilight under a full moon at the blue Arctic Ocean, Ilulissat Icefjord, Ilulissat, Disko Bay, Greenland, Unesco World Heritage Site

How to photograph the 'Wolf Moon' full moon

By Jamie Carter last updated

Tutorial Tips for getting great pictures of the full moon in 2025

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I originally found this ice cave, called a moulin, 8 months prior to setting up this shot in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Glaciers are a very dynamic environment, so I kept going back to monitor the changes of this moulin over the 8-month period. As the opening of the cave formed, I envisioned setting up a night shot with my friend abseiling down the mouth of the cave with New Zealand’s amazing starry sky in the background.One magical night, everything finally came together! To my surprise, the Aurora Australis also lit up the sky. I managed to capture my friend’s silhouette perfectly placed in the center of the cave’s opening, and I love how the pinky tones of the aurora contrast with the icy colors of the cave. This dream shot ended up coming out better than I had originally envisioned, and I had a great night with my friends exploring the glacier!

An adventure photographer planned this amazing shot for eight months. A surprise aurora made the image even more epic. Ice caves, a pilot’s view, and more top the best Northern Lights photos of 2025

By Hillary K. Grigonis published

AURORA The Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025 encompasses everything from a stunning ice cave to a pilot's view above the clouds

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The Northern Lights dance over a lake with a faint orange from the sunset on the horizon

Eyes to the skies! A strong geomagnetic storm could bring a light show for aurora photographers Dec. 8-9 if skies are clear

By Hillary K. Grigonis published

Aurora The NOAA forecast is calling for an increased probability of spotting the northern lights in northern US states on Monday and Tuesday

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A wide-angle, long-exposure photograph captures the brilliant arch of the Milky Way galaxy stretching across a dark night sky, above a low, grass-covered hill that is illuminated from below, highlighting its textured surface and trailing vines.

Shot with an old Canon 5D Mark III DSLR, this photo captures an astonishing Milky Way arc over a Mount Fuji-inspired landscape

By Tom May published

NEWS This image by Taiwanese photographer Shang Yao-Yuan shows that you don't need the latest kit to capture the cosmos

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Geminid meteor shower in Inner Mongolia, China on December 14, 2021

Astrophotography in December 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month

By Jamie Carter published

astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.

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The Northern Lights dance over a lake with a faint orange from the sunset on the horizon

Solar winds could bring a surprise Thanksgiving-week aurora to photographers in 14 states

By Hillary K. Grigonis published

AUORA Solar winds could bring a potential G1 minor solar storm to northern latitudes on November 25 and 26

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