At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country?

[waltzoid]

I was this close to living out the meme from THAT Simpsons episode (minus my house being set on fire).

My sister called me (well, my house) at around 7:30 last night to look to the skies for the aurora borealis. While I saw a big splash of purple in the sky to the east, I couldn't see things clearly enough to get the cool lightshow that looks like someone was playing around with Photoshop's "dodge" and "burn" effects on the sky.

Maybe next time, Seymour. Maybe next time.

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[sarajayechan]

My sister caught photos of it last night, but I didn't think to try it myself. I think I was already in my pajamas and the view from my windows is...not great.

[waltzoid]

Mom, Dad, and I had to go outside to look for it.

It's weird. The sky was perfectly clear, and all I could see was this big burst of purple.

[sarajayechan]

Mom says the details and all the lights can't be seen with the naked eye. That's why photos are key.

[waltzoid]

My brother said the same thing.

Next time I watch the skis--er, skies--for something like this, I'll have my camera ready.