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Aurora Borealis Insects

More Aurora Borealis

Two nights ago, Spaceweather.com was showing some promise for northern lights. I watched for a couple of hours. At one point, they got pretty bright, I was getting excited about a big show. Then, they just faded away. I saw some photos taken in Canada that night and those were spectacular. I hope to see a good display before I head for Arizona.

Here it is at its brightest. To my eyes, it was just a glow that was moving across the horizon, the camera captured the colors.
A little later when the aurora was more spread out.
Just before it faded away, it appears to show what aurora watchers call “picket fence” in the lower right.
Ornate Checkered Beetle. I used the 100mm macro and a ring flash.
A thread-waisted wasp, exact species unknown.