I have long wanted to see the dancing displays of the Aurora Borealis, so was excited to read about the big solar storm that ejected wicked-hot plasma across the sky last weekend.
I also missed the Northern Lights in spite of being out for hours 2 nights in row. Your words inspired me to appreciate what I did experience and see. Thank you.
When I was a kid, I visited my grandparents every summer at their country home in Oklahoma. We'd sit on a swing on an open-air porch and a family friend would point out the constellations and Milky Way. Those happy moments planted a seed in me. To this day, I relish exploring the night sky and all its wonders. You're absolutely right that most humans are interested in the natural world when invited to explore it with others who can make it come alive. And you do that so well.
My own picture of the solar storms was a blur of city lights because I didn't wait long enough for the Night Mode on my phone to process, and I was so excited to look at the sky with my eyes that I didn't stop to check if the picture turned out okay.
Not sure what I did. Your article interesting as always. Reminds me of the time we stayed out late to watch an eclipse. Think we were in Indiana. On the rare occasions when I can watch a moon rise or even just watch the moon, I think Nature at its finest
Brilliant night sky photo and post about seeing things-and people-in the night. Often that which we ardently seek elude us, but allow the chance to notice other more surprising details.
I too missed the celestial display. But mine was sloth. Pure, unadulterated sloth. After a very exhausting winter-spring, I could not pry myself out of my comfy, budget hotel bed in Robinson, Illinois (home of the Heath bar, Milk Duds,and Whoppers)
I did the same as you. Missed them completely the first night (their best) and woke up the next night expectant for something. Got a beautiful crescent moon, a few shooting stars, some strange clouds, no aurora. Most of the people I asked in the following days said they had missed them too.
I also missed the Northern Lights in spite of being out for hours 2 nights in row. Your words inspired me to appreciate what I did experience and see. Thank you.
Thanks for your kind words about my writing!
When I was a kid, I visited my grandparents every summer at their country home in Oklahoma. We'd sit on a swing on an open-air porch and a family friend would point out the constellations and Milky Way. Those happy moments planted a seed in me. To this day, I relish exploring the night sky and all its wonders. You're absolutely right that most humans are interested in the natural world when invited to explore it with others who can make it come alive. And you do that so well.
My own picture of the solar storms was a blur of city lights because I didn't wait long enough for the Night Mode on my phone to process, and I was so excited to look at the sky with my eyes that I didn't stop to check if the picture turned out okay.
Thanks for your kind words about my writing!
Not sure what I did. Your article interesting as always. Reminds me of the time we stayed out late to watch an eclipse. Think we were in Indiana. On the rare occasions when I can watch a moon rise or even just watch the moon, I think Nature at its finest
Brilliant night sky photo and post about seeing things-and people-in the night. Often that which we ardently seek elude us, but allow the chance to notice other more surprising details.
I too missed the celestial display. But mine was sloth. Pure, unadulterated sloth. After a very exhausting winter-spring, I could not pry myself out of my comfy, budget hotel bed in Robinson, Illinois (home of the Heath bar, Milk Duds,and Whoppers)
I did the same as you. Missed them completely the first night (their best) and woke up the next night expectant for something. Got a beautiful crescent moon, a few shooting stars, some strange clouds, no aurora. Most of the people I asked in the following days said they had missed them too.
Friday, May 10, 1 am, Sunset Ave in Edmonds, no words adequate.