Captain asks passenger to AirDrop video after capturing once-in-a-lifetime moment from window seat
Published on Nov 21, 2025 at 4:51 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Nov 21, 2025 at 4:51 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This man had a front-row view of an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience, just because he happened to be looking out his window seat, and it was so cool, the captain asked him to AirDrop his video of it to him.
A traveler going over the Arctic Circle in a plane spotted something unreal happening outside, while everyone else on board seemed shockingly uninterested
He grabbed his phone and hit record as the scene grew brighter and more intense by the second.
It was so impressive that the captain later asked him to AirDrop the footage straight to the cockpit.
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No one else was enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime moment
A passenger on a late-night flight over the Arctic Circle noticed a faint shift outside the window, and as he looked out into the darkness, he saw something he couldn’t believe.
Captioning the video, ‘I can’t believe nobody else on the plane was watching this,’ the passenger, called Steven Donavan, grabbed his phone to film what he saw.
By the time the colors burst into full motion, the reveal became clear; he had been filming the Northern Lights from his window seat while the rest of the cabin missed the entire show.
It was like the universe was putting on a personal light show for him.
An AirDrop request for the Northern Lights
When the plane landed, the captain approached him and asked for an AirDrop of the footage so he could keep the exact moment the sky came alive around them.
Donavan shared it instantly and later posted the clip online, where viewers praised how perfectly he captured the Northern Lights unfolding.
“Dude, that’s epic, you got to see it from the sky,” one commenter wrote.
Steven said it felt like a once-in-a-lifetime moment that somehow only he ended up seeing, and he is one lucky guy.
We completely agree.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
