The Night Sky

After living in Maine for 15 years, tonight we had the Perfect Solar Storm, that is great solar activity on a early new moon, cloudless night. So guess what we saw for the first time??

It started humbly...

But soon really flowered!!

And for a finale, the green reflecting off the water...

Wow
I guess i shoulda stayed up later
It was overcast here and I went to bed between 10:30 and 11

We saw it too, but not as good as Roccus

Here's a video. I've brightened it as far as possible so make sure you watch it in dark surroundings. Was very cool to see the Aurora "dance"

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Damn, I was better prepared tonight for some real excellent photos...

Too cloudy hee can’t see anything

Too cloudy hee can’t see anything

Skies clear here, to add insult to injury...

First I've heard of any consequences....

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First I've heard of any consequences....

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10+ years ago (I was still in NY) I remember we had some solar activity that caused GPS systems to get "screwy". I recall at one point my car GPS was telling me I was driving in the middle of the Great South Bay.

Keep looking up , NOV5TH the stars will shine on our nation again In the nights sky.

Hope it happens - could be spectacular

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One of these days...

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One of these days...

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Yup will be worse than the hurricane thread and make more sense

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Yes, strong KP values, may see the Northern Lights tonight!!

Yes, strong KP values, may see the Northern Lights tonight!!

Yes, the Northern Lights are bright tonight!!!

I’m blocked by clouds 😡

Off my pier:

And at the lighthouse..