JACKSON, Wyo. — Geomagnetic activity put on a spectacular show over Jackson Hole last night, and Buckrail readers captured the display.
According to the National Weather Service’s office in Riverton, Wyoming, a coronal mass ejection was emitted by the sun on Saturday, Sept. 16, which led to its plasma interacting with upper levels of the earth’s atmosphere last night, generating the famous colors.
The moon was waxing crescent, with illumination around 11%, which provided great viewing conditions for the lights.
April was the last time the Northern Lights were visible over Jackson Hole. Learn more about the mythologies associated with them here.
Did you get a beautiful shot of the aurora? Send it to us and we’ll add it to this SNAPPED! Send images to tips@buckrail.com.
