Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Aurora Borealis!!

 This was really unusual for us here in Colorado...especially in red. 

But thanks to the solar storm brewing, I'm guessing, we had a glorious one Tuesday night. Another version is expected Wednesday night. 

Daughter #2 took these photos, with a ten-second delay. But it was still visible, even to the naked eye. 

It's the first time we've seen anything like this in southern Colorado -- and only the second time or so since we've lived in the state (1984). 

Wow.

       This was Fort Garland to the south -- a slight tinge of green. The real drama was to the north and northwest. 





The red strip at bottom right is the reflection off the Michigan trailer.
(Yes, we're still unpacking it.)







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