The Universe Is Vast. Humans Are Not.

[mallorys_camera]

You couldn’t actually see the aurora flares from the current solar coronal mass ejections. (Or maybe you could, and I couldn’t.) What you could see depended on the amount of light pollution, and I live in a suburbanized part of the Hudson Valley.

You could photograph them, though.

Above was taken arounnd midnight last night with a one-second delay. I think if you used a three-second delay, you’d get even more spectacular results, and I think I’ll try that tonight since the solar storm is predicted to last through the weekend.

Fabulous reminder that the Universe is vast, and humans are not.



And the party went well. Loraine & Buff Ken brought white wine and Neighbor Ed brought champagne, and I had two glasses of each, which took the edge off.

L seemed to revel in the attention, so Mission Accomplished, I suppose.



I got Loraine & Buff Ken to tell me their falling-in-❤️LUV❤️ story: “She was my boss—” grinned Buff Ken.

Loraine grimaced. “Stop. I was his project manager.”

I might go as far as to say I actually had fun.

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Also, my money arrived. California adventure bill two-thirds paid off. So, that’s heartening.

And I slept eight hours.

The world is good! 😀

Comments

[asakiyume]

It looks gorgeous, you mad generous genius you!

And as I told you, I am extremely jealous that you saw the aurora.

[mallorys_camera]

I didn't actually "see" it.

My iPhone saw it. 😀

[wayfaringwordhack]

Hooray for good times. :D

Friends in France were posting about seeing the flares, but with all the clouds and pollution here in Beirut, I am not holding my breath. Off to bed I go!

[mallorys_camera]

I couldn't see it at all! 😀 But I was able to photograph it.

[wayfaringwordhack]

So interesting what the camera can help you see!

[adoptedwriter]

Couldn't see a thing last night but the glare from street lights. Hopefully this PM since we're back home it will be a nice light show.

[mallorys_camera]

I wasn't able to see it at all with my eyes. iPhone cameras are able to capture a much wider range of light than the naked eye, so I was able to photograph it.

[mellowtigger]

That's a really nice photo! I looked out my bedroom window before midnight because I couldn't sleep, but I still didn't see anything else. Other people locally got some nice shots from their phones.

[mallorys_camera]

Thanks!

People posting on social media gave the impression that they could see the phenomenon with their naked eyes, but that wasn't my experience. I could only photograph it.

[puddleshark]

Oh, my word! Aurora! Fabulous shot. I was so tired last night that I even forgot to look, so thank you for posting this.

I'm so glad all went well with the party, and that all your hard work paid off.

[mallorys_camera]

I'd love to see any photos you take of the phenomenon! 😀