Solar storm conjures up northern lights over Fischbeck – a natural spectacle!
On November 12, 2025, a solar storm brought northern lights to Fischbeck, Stendal district, visible in the Elbe landscape.

Solar storm conjures up northern lights over Fischbeck – a natural spectacle!
On the night of November 12, 2025, the Fischbeck (Elbe) region in the Stendal district experienced a very special spectacle in the sky. A powerful solar storm caused northern lights to be seen in the Elbe landscape. This is a rare event in itself, but in this region it is truly unusual for the mystical lights to appear. Amateur photographer Julian Werder from Stromchasing Brandenburg captured the fascinating natural spectacle in impressive time-lapse images that document the development of the northern lights over the Elbe sky.
Anyone who wanted to see the Northern Lights in Fischbeck was lucky in the second half of the night, despite the thin veil of clouds floating above the sky. The collision of solar wind particles with the Earth's magnetic field and the atoms in the atmosphere is the reason for this impressive play of colors. Julian Werder is now evaluating his recordings and will certainly be able to provide exciting insights.
A rare phenomenon
Northern lights are not only a popular subject for photographers in the northern regions of the world, but they also have a fascinating scientific history. These fascinating lights are created by the interactions between the solar wind and the Earth's atmosphere. The solar storm that could now be observed makes it clear how dynamic and exciting what is happening in space is. The Fischbeck event is also attracting the attention of scientists who want to study the phenomenon and gain further insight into solar activity and its impact on Earth.
It remains to be seen what new insights Julian Werder can draw from his recordings. Perhaps this will inspire other amateur photographers in the region to get further out into nature and capture the wonders of the night sky. With a good hand and a little patience, you can still capture one or two interesting images in this area.
Such an impressive natural spectacle as the Northern Lights will certainly remain in the memory of observers for a long time and shows once again how important it is to appreciate and protect nature. Who would have thought that a simple solar storm could lead to such fascination?