I did not see them

@GardenGerty (158131)
United States
May 11, 2024 7:24am CST
I wonder if I looked the wrong way to see the northern lights, or at the wrong time. Reading Facebook there are comments and pictures from people in the area. One person said the camera picked them up better than the eye. I know we have a couple more chances in the next two days. Their activity and visibility is being caused by a solar storm. They say the last time we had one this big was 2005. I do not remember it. This is Saturday and there are several things I want or need to get done. I stayed in bed until 6:30 this morning.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (328076)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 May
I think you need to be in a dark area with little or no air pollution. Cloud cover also pays a part. That's just what I've heard.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (328076)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 May
@GardenGerty Our son said it wasn't very bright where he was in Ireland but he left the time exposure on for a few seconds and it came up quite well.
LindaOH
@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
12 May
I saw them many, many years ago when we lived right on Lake Erie. It was amazing. Have a good day.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (158131)
• United States
19 May
I am sure it would have been gorgeous.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (86266)
• United States
11 May
My brother-in-law was talking about trying to see them again tonight. I had forgotten they were even supposed to be visible.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (158131)
• United States
19 May
Probably not real visible there in the city.
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (49371)
• United States
11 May
I don’t recall them in 2005 either.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (158131)
• United States
19 May
I do not remember even a mention in 2005 here in Kansas.