Listener-Submitted Northern Lights Photos From March 25 Across Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin

People living in Northern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin have been getting treated to some great Northern Lights shows recently, as there's been another uptick in solar activity to spark up the auroras.

Off and on for the last few nights, there have been opportunities to catch some pretty great shows, with full-color Northern Lights that include not only the green hues most often seen, but also pinks, purples, and the rainbow of aurora colors seen during a great show.

If you missed out, you're in luck for a few reasons!

First, we got some listener-submitted photos from across the Northland that captured what people saw in the immediate Duluth area, Superior, Lake Nebagamon, and beyond. We have those images in a gallery below.

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The other reason you're in luck if you want to see the Northern Lights is that there are more chances ahead to see them for yourself!

There are opportunities for a decent show tonight (March 26), as well as in the days ahead as the sun continues a bit of an active pattern.

Northern Lights viewing tips

If you're looking to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, it's best to get out of town and away from artificial light. Even yard lights can dull the show to some degree.

READ MORE: These are scientifically the best places for Northern Lights viewing in Minnesota 

Getting to a place where you can look northward across a lake or field away from town is often best.

Northern Lights photography tips

If you're looking to grab a photo, here are some tips:

With a phone: You can catch some pretty great pictures with the camera you have with you every day. Many newer phones have night photography modes that take longer-exposure pictures that capture better images in the dark.

The big trick is stability. If you have a tripod, use it. If not, brace your phone up against something sturdy like a tree, bench, or your vehicle to minimize movement and blurriness.

Also, turn off your flash! This should just happen when you switch to night photography mode if that's an option, but just be sure it's off.

With a "nice camera": First rule of thumb, use a tripod. Just like with your cell phone, you'll be shooting a longer-exposure photo and even the slightest movement causes blur.

As far as "settings" are concerned, shift into manual mode if that's an option. The photo I have at the top of this post was taken with a 4-second exposure with an ISO around 3200 and my lens aperture "wide open" (the smallest number possible).

Your settings will vary based on your camera, lens, and what you're trying to accomplish.

Here's a look at some of the photos captured around the area by our listeners!