Exceptional! On the night of Friday, May 10, 2024, many had the chance to witness the magnificent spectacle of northern lights dancing in the French sky. Here are some of the most beautiful images captured that night.
During the night of May 10 to 11, 2024, the sky of Europe lit up with colorful lights. Rare at our latitudes, these northern lights were produced by an exceptionally powerful solar storm, making the phenomenon visible throughout France and even farther south, reaching into the tropics!
Beautiful photos flood social media
Missed them? Many professional and amateur photographers captured this magical moment. From Normandy to the Basque Country, here are some of the most beautiful views shared on social media in recent days.
Beware of overly “perfect” northern lights produced by AI
However, be cautious of fake images edited or produced by AI, as many circulate on the web. Therefore, one must be wary of images that appear too “perfect” or show distinct ribbons of colors, as one might potentially see at high latitudes above the polar circle.
The auroras that illuminated the French sky appeared more as striped lights, often red or pink.
The camera, a useful tool to bring out the colors of the northern lights
It is also worth noting that while the auroras were visible in France to the naked eye, their colors appear much brighter in photographs. The camera, with a higher sensitivity to light than our eyes, is a good way to detect the arrival of a northern light and prepare for the show.