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September 18, 2023 Auroras

Cottonwood Lake, Chippewa National Forest

Solar wind conditions were good for auroras, but the sky was a little cloudy in town (Grand Rapids), so I drove northwest to a site I had not visited in several years-- Cottonwood Lake north of Deer River. A small substorm ensued, and I got some nice pictures before I headed home.

Nice Auroras
Auroras over Cottonwood Lake. Columns start to appear.
Nice Auroras
Auroras over Cottonwood Lake. Some reds appear.
Nice Auroras
Auroras brightened near the horizon and looked good before the clouds moved in. 

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