(Radio Iowa) – Social media pages are lit up by photos Iowans took of the Northern Lights last night and stargazers are hoping for a repeat tonight.
University of Iowa physics & astronomy Professor Allison Jaynes watched the dancing bands of green and red over a cornfield near Iowa City last night and says it’s a roll of the dice whether we’ll see the rare treat again after the sun sets in a few hours.
Jaynes says you’ll likely have to drive a bit to get away from lights and you’ll need as much darkness as possible to the north. She’s encouraged how the recent aurora appearances have captured the attention of so many people, getting them to gaze skyward, saying “it’s really a community event.”
