It is a rare thing when a solar storm causes the aurora to be visible as far south as Kentucky. Luckily, I was able to catch the warning and made it out to watch it under optimal conditions.
I’ll be honest. It did not look as good as the photo. About all I saw with the naked eye was a greenish-white glow extending above the northern horizon. It looked like the kind of sky glow you get when you’re a mile from the high school during the Friday night game. However, it extended well over a quarter of the sky. As my eyes adjusted, I saw faint whisps moving. That is what got me to put up my Android phone and start snapping.
I’ve not seen an aurora since about 1981. That time, I was watching over Lake Michigan close to the 45th parallel. It was far less impressive.
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