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The downside about a bright moon is that it can often drown out the northern lights. But not always. Sometimes the aurora borealis is so bright it seems to overwhelm the moonlight. This was definitely one of those nights!
Tutorial: Camera Settings for the Northern Lights
| Camera | Nikon NIKON D7000 (Current model NIKON D7500) |
|---|---|
| Lens | Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM for Nikon (For Canon) |
| Focal Length | 17.0 mm (25.0 mm in 35mm) |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Exposure Time | 0.6s (0.6) |
| ISO | 2500 |
