The northern lights -- or the Aurora Borealis, to use the more technical name -- is a stunning phenomenon that fills our skies with myriad tones of pinks and greens. It's more often seen in northern areas like Iceland, Alaska or Norway during winter months, but in recent years the aurora has been clearly visible across a large part of the US and Europe, with CNET's team getting some gorgeous viewings in Missouri, Kansas and New York. I myself had an amazing time photographing the aurora when it put on a show in Edinburgh, Scotland. The aurora can be an incredible spectacle to capture on camera, and it's possible to get amazing photos using just your  phone  with no extra equipment.…