Northern lights in Saxony: The best hotspots for a spectacular light show!

Northern lights in Saxony: The best hotspots for a spectacular light show!

Looking into the night sky over Saxony and perhaps witnessing a magical spectacle – that makes the hearts of stargazers beat faster. Northern lights, also known as northern lights, are not only visible over the poles, but can even reach as far as Saxony during strong solar outbreaks in recent years. With suitable weather conditions, fascinating light displays in supernaturally bright colors have recently found many admirers. So reported LR Online about recommended viewing points from which the natural phenomenon can be observed particularly well.

A highlight is the Ungerberg near Neustadt in Saxony, which, at 538 meters high, offers a magnificent view. Here you can stand on a viewing tower and let your gaze wander into the distance, perhaps even into the Giant Mountains. Whether the tower is open depends on the local restaurant, but who knows, maybe there are alternatives in the area.

The best spots for northern lights

Another recommended place is the Pöhlberg in the Ore Mountains, which at 831 meters is not only easily accessible, but also promises great views towards the east and north-east. And for the hiking enthusiasts among us: Saxon Switzerland has numerous viewpoints that have low levels of light pollution. Places like the Kipphorn Lookout or the Carola Rocks are particularly popular here. However, some of these spots require a short walk, so it's better to dress warmly and pack your cameras. Bivouacing is permitted, although camping is only permitted in designated areas. In nature reserves, hikers must adhere to strict rules.

Explains how the visibility of the northern lights works ARD Alpha. They are created by electrically charged particles that emanate from the sun and react with the earth's atmosphere. This interaction creates an impressive spectrum of colors, often appearing in bright green, blood red and violet. The chances of a sighting increase, especially in the cold season, when the nights are long and dark - because the conditions are optimal in the winter months.

A heavenly spectacle

An impressive recent example is the sighting of the Northern Lights over Gommern on the night of May 11th. These lights were visible not only locally but throughout Europe. The reason for this was the strongest solar storm since 2003, which sent electrical particles into the Earth's atmosphere. The light play shows how nitrogen atoms glow with a blue or violet shimmer, while oxygen atoms shine in green, yellow or even red, depending on the altitude. So if you have your camera equipment ready, you can take breathtaking photos like this with an exposure time of 15 seconds and an aperture of 2.0 People's voice describes.

The anticipation of the next sighting of the northern lights is growing, and stargazers in Saxony should prepare their tents - when the sky is clear, the nightly starry sky becomes a magnificent theater.