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HaikuBotStalksMe t1_iyuln1t wrote

Reply to comment by StupidizeMe in Lady Aurora dancing over the Canadian Rockies, Alberta, Canada [OC] [2048x1536] by jamesftw

Keep in mind that the streaking from the stars implies there was a long exposure of at least 7 seconds. In real life, it wouldn't be this bright.

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mntoak t1_iyuq5wb wrote

It absolutely is this bright or brighter in real life. I've had it bright enough where I have been able to turn my headlights off and the aurora lights up the ice on the road. It is surprisingly bright at times.

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Sedixodap t1_iyuurxx wrote

It can be. But it very very very rarely is as far south as this photo was taken.

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Capitalist_scumbag t1_iyxeutd wrote

Absolutely this! These sights do happen as photo’d but the location, date and weather are down to “almost” luck. You have a much higher chance the farther north you go

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