Well Boy Howdy! The Northern Lights were visible in the San Francisco Bay Area last night! So why am I posting a photo of my horse?

@TheHorse (220245)
Walnut Creek, California
May 11, 2024 5:39pm CST
I just read an article from a local news source. Yeppers, folks could see the Northern Lights in the Bay Area last night. Maybe I'll go out searching for them tonight. The last time I saw the Northern lights was (I think) here in California. It was another period of solar activity. I went to visit my horse that night, as there is little "light pollution" where she lived. Dang, I miss that horse. She lived to be 35. My relationship with her may have been the best of my life. But I have to be honest: She could give a rat's ass about what music I was listening to. And she had no interest in the Northern Lights, nor was she interested in a comet we "watched together." There are no "soul mates." All of that said, will you try to see the Northern Lights tonight?
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@paigea (36315)
• Canada
12 May
I went out several times during the night. They were there, very faint and only white. Now I put an App in my phone that is supposed to alert me. So maybe I'll get to see them.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
I may take an evening"nap" and go trolling in horse country (now mostly McMansions) at 2 AM. We'll see.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 May
@noni1959 I stayed home last night. Went out to look at 1 AM but there was too much ambient light. Maybe tonight. We'll see how my energy holds up.
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 May
I think I'm on the wrong coast for that.
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 May
@TheHorse Well, that, tooo.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
@kaylachan Heh. I can't find a friend who wants to go Northern Lights searching with me tonight. Maybe I'll just go to bed.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
It's not a matter of longitude. It's a matter of latitude. You may be too far South to see the Northern Lights.
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@kareng (61748)
• United States
12 May
I may peak out and see if I can see them. I heard yesterday they were visible in Arkansas, so maybe--just maybe I will get lucky!!
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@kareng (61748)
• United States
12 May
@TheHorse Total bust here with the lights with cloudy skies followed by heavy rain. Oh well, I tried. Not very likely here though, but will check again soon!
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
I may "nap" now and do some searching later.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
@kareng Do I drive out to the stable this evening? We shall see.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
12 May
It sounds like you had a special bond with your horse, and those memories must hold a lot of meaning for you. Animals have a unique way of impacting our lives, often providing companionship and solace in ways that humans sometimes can't. While they may not share our interests in music or celestial phenomena like the Northern Lights, their presence and connection with us can be deeply fulfilling in its own right. As for seeing the Northern Lights tonight, it could be a magical experience if you decide to go out searching for them. Witnessing the aurora borealis is always awe-inspiring and can leave a lasting impression. If the conditions are right and you're up for an adventure, it might be worth trying to catch a glimpse of this natural wonder. Who knows, you might create new memories under the shimmering lights of the night sky.
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@annierose (21571)
• Philippines
13 May
@TheHorse Even though you didn't see them this time, it's great that you tried. Maybe a little countryside adventure could be a fun future plan!
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 May
@annierose I am still considering it.
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
I checked from my balcony but didn't see anything. I'd probably have to drive out into the countryside to see them.
@LadyDuck (472114)
• Switzerland
12 May
We live too south to see the Northern Lights, but I have seen the photos from north of Switzerland, amazing!
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@LadyDuck (472114)
• Switzerland
16 May
@TheHorse It was an incredible phenomenon.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May
@LadyDuck Maybe I'll get to see them in Montana this Summer.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May
Seeing them is always a special experience for me.
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• Pakistan
12 May
It's fascinating how the Northern Lights can captivate our attention, isn't it? Your reminiscence about your horse brought a mix of nostalgia and honesty. It sounds like she was a special companion in your life, even if she wasn't into music or celestial spectacles. As for me, I might just join you in seeking out the Northern Lights tonight, through some live stream obviously.. There's something magical about chasing those shimmering colors across the night sky.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
Have you ever seen them live while traveling?
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
@zainkhan121 Yeah, I know that India and Pakistan are kind of "toward the Equator."
• Pakistan
12 May
@TheHorse No, never been that lucky. You see, Pakistan being almost 3500 kilometres away from the north pole.
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@BarBaraPrz (47667)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
12 May
Magic 8 ball answers: ? Reply hazy, try again ? Ask again later ? Better not tell you now ? Cannot predict now ? Concentrate and ask again ? Don't count on it ? My reply is no ? My sources say no ? Outlook not so good ? Very doubtful
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
Dang! Was my 8 Ball that grouchy? I actually had one.
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@vandana7 (100616)
• India
12 May
And here I am, I thought you and I were soul mates...sigh...except that I was a cat, and you were a mouse...that kinda soul mates...sigh...some people have to hide their fears... I am kinda glad you think of Amber. They have many other ways to compensate us. We don't mind feeding them, but when we feed another person, we think..why this two legged creature is not working. LOL
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@vandana7 (100616)
• India
12 May
@TheHorse Daily? For years? LOL Friend is fine. I think. Strangers..not. I don't think I would be fine feeding my neighbor. If my househelp was not working, I would not feed her either.
@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
Eh, feeding a human friend is fun too.
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@wolfgirl569 (108144)
• Marion, Ohio
11 May
If it doesn't get too cloudy I will try
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 May
I may do so as well.
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 May
Nope never saw no Northern Lights
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
Heh. Heard they're being seen pretty far to the South.
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@noni1959 (10109)
• United States
12 May
I did last night and got amazing photos. Going out again tonight. Been going out looking at the sky off and on until I know it's time to go sit and stare taking a million and two photos.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
Will you post some of your photos?
@JudyEv (342077)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 May
Our son sent us photos of the lights from Ireland. He had to leave the camera on time exposure to get the photos he did but they did look nice.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
The Northern Lights are ever shifting. I would have NO idea how to photograph them.
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@AliCanary (3249)
12 May
I went out to look last night (just in my neighborhood). I definitely saw a bit of a flicker, but nothing like the amazing pictures that my friends posted. Too much light pollution where I live, I guess, and also not that clear out.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May
I am glad you saw a flicker. I saw nothing. But I was too lazy to drive out into the country.
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
12 May
No but did you see them? Most animals are better than people. I'm sorry your horse is gone.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May
I looked ((from my balcony) but did not see them. My horse lived a long and good life.
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@Neil43 (3363)
12 May
One of my dreams is to live in a farm very soon and of course, that includes having a horse and some domesticated animals.