The sun ejected a sizable solar flare earlier in the week and it's going to cause the northern lights to stretch down into the US.

A regular camera with the focus set to the farthest possible setting and a wide aperture, low shutter speed and high ISO value would be able to capture the northern lights, according to Adobe. If using a smartphone, Iceland’s tourism website recommends turning on night mode with a lower shutter speed.

Scientists have predicted that winter 24/25 will have the most impressive Northern Lights in over a decade. Here's how to see the Northern Lights.