Friday, May 10, 2024

Northern Lights

PBS showed Shakespeare In The Park's version of Hamlet.  I love Shakespeare in the Park - some presentations are better than others - this one I'd give a 'B'.  (Though, in full disclosure, Hamlet has never been a fav of mine.)  During intermission I went out to see if there were any Northern Lights.  Had to let my eyes adjust to the dark.  Nothing due north but overhead out of Bootes I could see odd wisps of white.  I've seen these "white lights" before and knew they could be a harbinger.  Waited as darkness settled in.   The wisps began to form, reform, and become long rays.  The light was on in the workshop so I walked over and tapped on the window.  Phil looked up and guessed immediately what was up (so to speak).  Phil, Sheila and I stood out in the driveway and watched as the rays took on color and delicate movement.   Quite a beautiful show.  I've read that people can hear aurora.   Over the "aahs" and "oohs"?  I doubt it. 

2 comments:

Brent said...

Wow, quite spetacular! Great pictures. The news here in Texas showed some pictures viewers took. Mostly pink hues.

Anonymous said...

Those are beautiful photos of the Northern Lights!
Rebecca