Strongest Aurora in years here in Bear Valley.

Last night the sky absolutely exploded in one of the strongest auroral displays we’ve had here in Bear Valley is several years. We knew the aurora forecast was strong and she began to show around 10:30pm—and then it just kept getting better and better, and stronger and stronger. The sky was filled with dancing curtains and bright, undulating rivers of light crossing the sky from horizon to horizon. I shot over 300 pictures from start to finish, and finally gave up around 2:30am. What an incredible night. As usual, far too many pictures. Enjoy!

The sky was filled with aurora last night.

This was the first time in a couple of years that the aurora has filled the sky from horizon to horizon here in Bear Valley. It wasn’t very strong, except for a brief period of time when she put on a nice show.

Contrasting visitors.

We’ve had some interesting visitors the last two days, a big Bald Eagle hung out in the backyard for quite a while yesterday, and today we have flocks of Redpolls swarming the sunflower seeds on the front deck railing.