Northern Lights light up the sky this January 1st, discover the photos

This Wednesday, January 1, 2025, the northern lights offered a magical spectacle in the skies of Lozère, Aveyron, the Cévennes and the Tarn. These luminous phenomena, rarely visible in our latitudes, have amazed photography enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Due to a magnetic storm that occurred a few hours ago, the Northern Lights could be observed under certain favorable weather conditions. Photographers and nature enthusiasts equipped with their devices or smartphones in long exposure or night mode, shared sublime photos captured above the clouds or fog on social networks.

The Northern Lights visible from the summit of Gard, Mont Aigoual

The inhabitants of the Cévennes, Lozère and Aveyron were among the lucky ones to witness this exceptional phenomenon. In a clear sky, the auroras colored the horizon on January 1, 2025.

However, some did not have this opportunity due to weather conditions or lack of suitable equipment. This phenomenon remains rare and spectacular, it offered an unforgettable moment at the beginning of 2025 for “lucky” observers.