We may have a fair amount of light pollution where we live but the strongest geomagnetic storm in years still gave us a real treat.
I've wanted to see the aurora borealis for as long as I can remember and got a bit emotional.
![the aurora borealis the aurora borealis](https://colinwalker.blog/uploads/2024/05/20240511_004900.jpg)
![the aurora borealis the aurora borealis](https://colinwalker.blog/uploads/2024/05/20240511_004828.jpg)
![the aurora borealis the aurora borealis](https://colinwalker.blog/uploads/2024/05/20240511_004452.jpg)
![the aurora borealis the aurora borealis](https://colinwalker.blog/uploads/2024/05/20240511_001153.jpg)
The pictures have been processed slightly to accentuate the colours and structure. I would have loved to have been out in a dark sky area.
# Got to get up early as going to see the in-laws new home but might try to sneak another peak at the aurora tonight. I have a little tripod that might help get better shots with my phone.
That’s awesome. Some people in NZ saw it (Aurora Australis) last night. I might see if I can see it tonight.
Hope you got to see it. It was a wonderful experience.
Unfortunately not. Too much cloud and city light, I think.