I was excited. After finishing a week of work, I was en-route to my favorite Friday night get-away: Wyoming. Even though clouds passed by as I made my 2 hour trek, all the forecast models were clear that I would have clear skies by the time darkness arrived. As I drove, I thought about my plans for the evening. With my bluetooth speaker, my cameras, and my telescope, I would arrive at my destination (a friend’s house in a Bortle 2), set up my photography equipment, then drive to my observation site where I would observe galaxies and sketch them. When I finish sketching, I would return to my friend’s house and photograph the night sky.At about 5:45 PM, I got a notification on my phone of a G5 Solar Storm warning. I started to think that just maybe I could get a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Little did I know I was going to have an evening I would never forget.
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Observing the Northern Lights
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, Oct 01 2024 05:03 AM
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Posted 01 October 2024 - 05:03 AM
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Posted 01 October 2024 - 08:12 AM
Great read!
What degree north was your friend's house?
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Posted 01 October 2024 - 08:06 PM
Great read!
What degree north was your friend's house?
Thank you!
My friend's house is about 42º N of the equator.
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Posted 01 October 2024 - 09:23 PM
Great time lapse movie!
Definitely worth a click to the website! 
. Thank you!
. Thank you!
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Posted 02 October 2024 - 06:21 AM
Wow, that must have been impressive. Thanks for sharing!
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Posted 02 October 2024 - 07:20 AM
Great time lapse movie! Definitely worth a click to the website!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Posted 02 October 2024 - 07:21 AM
Wow, that must have been impressive. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! It was an unforgettable experience!
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Posted 02 October 2024 - 09:55 PM
great pictures
I was sick that night but my son saw the about same time near Redding California
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Posted 02 October 2024 - 10:59 PM
great pictures
I was sick that night but my son saw the about same time near Redding California
Thank you!
I am sorry you were sick that night, but I am glad your son saw it. Hopefully you were able to catch the Northern Lights on the night of the Perseids this year!
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Posted Yesterday, 06:50 AM
Nice report. 2024 has really come up trumps for Aurora.
May 10 will live long in the memory for sure
Heck, we even got to see it from the UK !!
CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. Donation is not required by any means, so please enjoy your stay.
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