I tried to get aurora pics last night in southwestern Washington state but got clouded out. This pic may have had some aurora glow on the clouds since the 40% moon was setting. Oh well, I tried. #Aurora hunting depends on #weather. #astronomy #PNW #ORwx #WAwx
Gregory's Server
"Solar Protons" by @XKCD comic - All the lights we see in the sky from #aurora are particles from solar wind impacting molecules in Earth's upper atmosphere, a visible show of how Earth protects its life. https://xkcd.com/2997/ #astronomy