Looking DOWN on the Northern Lights
A few of us were lucky enough to see the Nov. 7 display of Northern Lights from the ground. Here's how they looked from space. The picture was shot by a military weather satellite operated by the Meteorological Satellite Applications Branch, Air Force Weather Agency.
In addition to the auroral display, this image shows city lights all across the eastern United States. Imagine how much money we would save if we used half as much light by eliminating the half we aim up into space. Think about it, and if you want more information, visit the International Dark Sky Association Web site.
