True, but they normally don’t have the intensity and colors as this event produced.When I lived in Minnesota this was a fairly common, and beautiful, sight.
Thanks Craig. Your pictures look amazing. I have spent several evening chasing high aurora alert warnings only to be disappointed. This event was amazing. There were other people out and about at midnight although I found a very peaceful spot only 5 mins walk from my front door. Most people from my town were heading to a prominent lookout spot. There would have been dozens of people and car headlights spoiling it. I was jelous recently as I viewed the solar eclipse that crossed North America from a distance. Although I am unlikely to experience a total solar eclipse in my lifetime, this felt like an excellent substitute.Fabulous shots!