Aurora Borealis Viewing

Last night we saw an amazing display of the Northern Lights, the Aurora Borealis.  Fluorescent green bands of light, with a pink hue intermixed at times, extended fully across the sky.   One of the largest geomagnetic storms since 2003 has occurred and the forecast for Aurora activity was high.  Our skies were clear, the stars were bright and as predicted the aurora danced across the Alaska night.

One of the most active Aurora Borealis shows I ever witnessed was in the winter of 1990.  The bright green lights that moved across the sky that night instilled a sense of awe I will long remember.  The changing intensity of light and the way they moved kept your attention.  They seemed to disappear there to reappear elsewhere.  It was a continual show of lights.  That was the first time I saw the Northern Lights dance, such an amazing event.

Since that time I have witnessed the Aurora many times, in varied colors and patterns, at different times of the night. Each time is beautiful to watch.  It's easy to understand where cultures hold this event in sacred esteem.  It's very beautiful to see.

Photographs of the Aurora takes some skills that I do not have.  I will share these links of those who are more adept.

Anchorage Daily News - Aurora photos