The recent Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) event last week populated the airwaves and social media with stories of possible auroras visible as far south as Oregon and California. However, it was all for nought, as the electromagnetic storm weakened significantly before nightfall on the west coast. While Alaska and northern Canada witnessed spectacular displays of the aurora, it was far more quieter down south.

Here is a snap of a spectacular display from last year, captured around the same time. While the entire night wasn't as colorful, there were brief moments where the pillars of heaven reached down to illuminate the earth.

Quincy
WA USA