I am now absolutely convinced that large sunspots create clouds over my viewing area.
Wow, I can not believe that 484 and 486 have returned once again. The next two weeks will be interesting to watch.
Although this is not my photo, it is a good representation of what I was able to view from my home in Minnesota on 28 October 2003. I did take some images, but my CCD camera does not have a long exposure option and they all turned out black.
Watching an aurora directly over your head and seeing the lines radiate out in all 360 degrees, is difficult to express. Not only did it invoke a feeling of absolute wonder, I have to admit, a certain amount of fear also.
This is the best image that represents what it looked like that evening.
Perhaps in the next two weeks, we may see such a wonderful sight once again.