Beyond the Stars

Earlier this month- we on earth had an amazing ability to be graced with a Northern Lights show that only happens every 30 years (ballpark). This was the 3rd of such displays I've seen in my life (no, I'm not 90)- but the first that I could photograph.

After cursing, swearing, chasing cats thru the house to get my gear together, more swearing whilst trying to get my camera to do what I wanted it to in my cold damp yard holding a flashlight between my teeth- I managed to get these mind blowing pictures. This wasn't a dark park, this is out in the country where I live. More often then not- I keep finding more perks to be living out here!

Since night two was supposed to be just as amazing- it completely wasn't until about 1am, and then they only lasted 20 minutes, I had a group of friends over with their cameras. Like I said, it was pretty much a bust, and only two stayed long enough for the 1am show. But we still had a lot of fun and literally burned through my entire firewood stash.

According to Space weather watchers, the same thing could happen this weekend- Friday into Saturday, Saturday into Sunday. Of course this time, my gear will be set up and collected, ready to go. I'll replace flash light batteries so I don't have to navigate doggy piles in the yard by foot touch. But, that may mean we will have cloudy skies to the point of not seeing them- this is Michigan after all. Fingers, toes, and hopes crossed!