For the photographers out there who want to be prepared, here are a few tips for capturing Aurora Borealis. With cloud cover in the forecast and diminishing effects of the geomagnetic storm, you’ll have to wait for the next Aurora opportunity in Seattle. (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota) Aurora Borealis over the North Mountain Fire Lookout in Darrington, WA (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota)Ī post shared by look at the mesmerizing northern lights that danced over Seattle last night #AuroraBorealis /cbzkfePOxP Aurora Borealis over the North Mountain Fire Lookout in Darrington, Wash. There were even some red Aurora caused by the reaction of solar particles with oxygen at higher altitudes.
The clouds rolled in quickly, and I only got a few shots, but the Aurora activity was stunning, with changing patterns clearly visible to the eye. They are also easier to see and photograph when you get away from light pollution in the city.Īfter checking the NOAA space weather forecast, I ventured out to the North Mountain Lookout in Darrington, Wash., which affords an unobstructed view northwards toward Mount Baker. Unlike in the Arctic where the Aurora often fill the sky, this far south they are usually restricted to the horizon in the north. Stargazers got a treat Monday night if they were looking northwards, as a moderate G2 geomagnetic storm from the sun produced a solar flare that pushed the Aurora Borealis southwards to us. The Northern Lights are a mesmerizing but infrequent occurrence at our latitude in Seattle.
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