More Aurora Photos From Maryland Delaware and Virginia: April 23 Severe Geomagnetic Storm

Monday, April 24, 2023

This is a follow-up to the continuing story of the severe geomagnetic storm that reached Earth Sunday night. This was advertised to be a big event, and it did not disappoint.  Based in the Mid Atlantic region, it is rare to see the Northern Lights this far south, but occasionally it happens. Most recently, there was an event on March 23 that was documented down to North Carolina.

Here is a look at 10 new photos of the Aurora across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. If you missed my prior report, I will add those below.

K-Index

The Planetary K Index is a measure of the intensity of Earth’s electrical field disruption. This reached severe levels and peaked at 8 a few times overnight. This often correlates with visible aurora south of 40ºN, which means our region.

Aurora Photos

Virginia

I want to start off with the Aurora Pillar seen in NW Frederick County in Virginia. Jill Cook captured one of the most vivid displays in the region.

Maryland

These first two pics appeared to have captured an Aurora Pillar, with interact with one crystals lower in the atmosphere.

Aurora In Baltimore County, Maryland

I received this photo contrasting with the power lines from @BaltimoreBSRK

See more photos and location of this viewing…

This is the same 30 second exposure image from around 12:20-12:30am, just playing with iPhone picture settings… the least colorful is raw and original. @TonyPannWBAL @AvaWBAL @JustinWeather pic.twitter.com/aCYwp9Fdkm

— BaItimoreBRSRK (@BaItimoreBRSRK) April 24, 2023

Aurora in Ellicott City, Maryland

This from Sami Uddin @9sami98 on Twitter

Another From Sami in Ellicott City

The Quad-Screen from Sami

@capitalweather @MatthewCappucci @forecaster25 @TonyPannWBAL @JustinWeather @ECpix @ttasselWBAL
Nothern lights visible from Ellicott city MD.
I may have captured the aurora pillar in the first picture. pic.twitter.com/qrV7TFVBXh

— 9msami98 (@9sami98) April 24, 2023

Carroll County, Maryland

Aurora in Westminster, Maryland

This is from Rick Edwards showing the green and purple hue.

Aurora in Hampstead, MD

This color shows up behind this cluster of trees. Thanks to Kelly Hayes.

Aurora in Sykesville

Nick Proudfoot had to leave the exposure open longer and the clouds may hinder your view here… But I see the purple shade to the sky just above the tree line.

Western Maryland

Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County

This from The Deep Creek Lake Times. See their Facebook page to give them a follow.

Delaware

Lewes From Kyle Brochet

More Photos From My Prior Report

Stonehenge Aurora

One of the more spectacular views was seen over Stonehenge in the UK. This may end up on a widely distributed poster or high gloss photo near you.

See the photographer here Stonehenge Dronescapes

Aurora pillars from just west of St Louis, MO at 10pm. #mowx pic.twitter.com/2LIX1LaitU

— Peter Forister ⚡️🌪️⚡️ (@forecaster25) April 24, 2023

New Jersey Aurora

This glowing view was captured by…

Maryland Aurora Lights

Central Maryland did get a faint view as shown by James Wilinghan. He identified that there was clearing after sunset.

Aurora over central Maryland April 23rd. Clouds blocked the view after sunset and once cleared activity seemed to be calming down this far south, but there was still some activity to be pulled out with the camera. @JustinWeather pic.twitter.com/ZjGWEqZD31

— James Willinghan (@JamesWillinghan) April 24, 2023

St. Louis Aurora Lights

This is at a similar altitude to Baltimore and has a wonderful display seen here.

Aurora pillars from just west of St Louis, MO at 10pm. #mowx pic.twitter.com/2LIX1LaitU

— Peter Forister ⚡️🌪️⚡️ (@forecaster25) April 24, 2023

Kaleidoscope Aurora in Montana

Cory Mottice captured what looked like a tied-eye shirt at a Grateful Dead Concert at times.

Quite the impressive show tonight from Billings, MT! Unfortunately my tripod broke so I had to make due with what I had, but still got some pretty cool shots. Easily the brightest #aurora I have seen so far. Lit up the ground brighter than a full moon for a time! #mtwx pic.twitter.com/UTcp6eNRgb

— Cory Mottice (@EverythingWX) April 24, 2023

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