How to record the Northern Lights above US skies in real-time

Capturing the Northern Lights in real-time over U.S. skies involves specific camera settings. The Aurora Borealis Observatory recommends using cameras with high ISO capabilities and lenses with wide apertures to handle low-light conditions. Key settings include a fast shutter speed of at least 1/30 or 1/25 of a second and careful calibration of ISO and aperture. For smartphone users, recording the aurora is possible by using Photo mode for longer exposure, then recording the screen and editing the footage accordingly.