📸 Capture the Northern Lights with Your iPhone — Apple’s Latest Tip for iOS 26
- jim
- Nov 12
- 2 min read
Posted: November 12, 2025
By: MacHQ Staff
Ever dreamed of photographing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) using just your iPhone? With iOS 26, AppleInsider shows you exactly how to make it happen.
💡 What You Need to Know
The key to capturing aurora is long exposure in low light: find a dark location, stabilize your device, and use Night Mode on your iPhone.
In Camera app: switch to RAW format, pick the highest resolution, turn off the flash, and use Night Mode’s Max exposure setting.
Tap to focus on a star or distant light, then slide to adjust exposure — reduce slightly to avoid overbrightening the sky.
Stability matters: a tripod or solid surface prevents blur during the multi-second exposure.
Bonus tip: charge a power bank and wear warm gear — sometimes the best shots come from being outdoors and patient.
🔍 Why It Matters for Mac Users
If you’re using a Mac alongside your iPhone for editing or sharing content, this means your workflow can stay all-Apple: shoot on iPhone, edit on Mac. Whether you’re a content creator, photography hobbyist, or just want to get more from your device, these tips help you make the most.And if your Mac is a little older, maybe it’s time for an upgrade to keep up with RAW editing, large files, and creative workflows.
🛠 How MacHQ Can Help
We’ll help you check if your iPhone and Mac are optimized for creative tasks.
Support for external drives, RAW editing workflows, backup & sync between your devices.
Repairs, upgrades, and trade-in options to keep your setup current.
💻 Learn more about our services and explore options at www.MacHQ.com
💬 Let’s talk: Have you ever tried photographing the Northern Lights—or planning to? Drop a comment with your device and location!
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