Aurora Borealis from Dayton, Ohio

Photographer: John Chumack
Summary Author: John Chumack

While watching the Perseid Meteor Shower this past August from my home in Dayton, Ohio, the aurora shown above made an unexpected appearance. I was very glad I decided to stay up late to photograph the meteors since this aurora only lasted for about 15-20 minutes before dying down. Note that the view here includes my backyard observatory. Photo taken on August 12, 2024, at 2:00 a.m. local time.

Photo Details: Canon 6D DSLR camera; 16 mm F2.8 lens; ISO 800; 5-second exposure. 

 

Dayton, Ohio Coordinates: 39.7589, -84.1916

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