Spectacular colors: sunrise delights Schleswig-Holstein!

Spectacular colors: sunrise delights Schleswig-Holstein!

Today, December 2, 2025, there was a breathtaking sunrise in Schleswig-Holstein that attracted many people in the region. Between just after 7 a.m. and just after 8 a.m. the sky lit up with bright colors such as purple, pink, hot pink, red and orange. The spectacular light displays ensured that numerous photographers and nature enthusiasts had their cameras ready to capture this unique sight. NDR reports that weather expert Sebastian Wache explained how the current weather situation caused these impressive colors.

The combination of a high pressure area in the east and a low pressure area in the west led to a stabilization of the weather fronts, which were slowed down over Schleswig-Holstein. This resulted in the clouds stretching from Mallorca to Norway creating the perfect conditions for sunrise. The effect of the red colors is due to the long wavelengths of sunlight, which are less filtered, while other light waves are filtered out by air molecules.

Weather forecast and photo tips

The forecast for the coming days looks promising: Beautiful sunrises are expected to await the residents and visitors of Schleswig-Holstein again, depending on the position of the cloud front. In order not to miss these moments, it is advisable to get into position in time to capture the best images. timeanddate.de informs that the length of the day in December varies between 7 hours, 40 minutes and 7 hours, 16 minutes, which offers the opportunity to experience different lighting moods.

A little preparation doesn't hurt when photographing the sunrise. If you go out with your camera, you should get up early to take advantage of the golden hour, which offers special lighting conditions. Planning is the be-all and end-all: information about the exact time and the position of the sun is crucial. Apps like Sun Surveyor and PhotoPills can help you find the ideal time to take photos in the right place. ig-fotografie.de also recommends allowing enough time for arrival and preparation.

Practical tips for successful photographs

To capture the perfect sunrise, there are a few camera settings to consider. An ISO of 100 to 200, an aperture between f/8 and f/16 and a flexible exposure time depending on the lighting conditions are an advantage. A tripod ensures that your shots are not blurry, and a creative foreground can significantly enhance the composition of the image. Interesting elements such as people, fog or light reflections are also recommended to enrich the photography.

Anyone who was in Schleswig-Holstein this morning had the opportunity to experience an unforgettable natural spectacle. These impressions make it clear that a sunrise is not just a simple design of nature, but a real work of art that deserves to be captured.