Residents near the Texas-Oklahoma border were treated to a rare and mesmerizing show this week as the northern lights painted the night sky in waves of color.
Away from the city’s glow, the quiet hum of wind and distant coyotes provided a perfect backdrop for one of nature’s most breathtaking displays.
The aurora, usually seen in polar regions, made a surprise appearance over North Texas thanks to heightened solar activity. The varying colors tell their own story: red and green come from excited oxygen atoms at different altitudes, while purple and blue shades form when nitrogen reacts higher in the atmosphere.
For those hoping to catch a glimpse near Benbrook, the best viewing happens late at night between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Head out to a dark, open spot with a clear view of the northern horizon. A long-exposure camera can help reveal colors your eyes might miss.
To check if the lights will make another appearance, visit NOAA’s Aurora Viewline maps for tonight and tomorrow at swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-viewline-tonight-and-tomorrow-night-experimental.
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