As a photographer, it had long been my hope to photograph the northern lights. But even having grown up in Wyoming, I’d never seen them until last year. It now seems we’re in a phase with the sun where we’re seeing an uptick in geomagnetic storms, and these events give even those of us in southern Kansas the opportunity to view the northern lights.
Some nights, like on Tuesday, you can step outside amongst the bright lights of Wichita and see them. Some nights you have to work a little harder and drive a little farther. Forecasters are predicting another possible opportunity to see them Wednesday night.
Here are some tips to help in your quest to see this amazing event.
1. Forecasting these events isn’t an exact science, so don’t be surprised if tonight isn’t as good as last night, despite what you’re seeing or hearing on social media. Tuesday night was pretty amazing, and I’ve never had a night like that two nights in a row. I hope I’m wrong…