CMEs can occur without solar flares although most large CMEs coincide with solar flares. It's not a well understood phenomenon.

It is not as simple as solar flares. Not all solar flares produce CMEs. You need a solar flare that causes a coronal mass ejection (CME) which releases many particles to cause a good Aurora. Solar flares also come in varying magnitudes with M# and X# class flares being the strongest.

The CME needs be earth facing and preferably the interplanetary magnetic field is showing a negative Bz so that the interaction from the solar wind (CME) and earth's magnetic don't repel eachother.

Ofc you also want a cloudless night.

The sun is approaching solar maximum and is estimated to occur July 2025. This means increased sun activity, which means more sun's spots which means more flares and more chances for powerful earth facing CMEs. The sun goes through a solar minimum - maximum cycle on average every 11 years.

I use solarham.net and space weather to track sun activity for Auroral events.

Th saddest thing I've seen was a goose standing beside their dead partner that got hit by a vehicle on the highway. It was just standing there honking the saddest honks ive ever heard.

Just remembering it makes me sad. That poor goose.

This made me think of the Southern Scadrians from 2nd era Mistborn

Shit, I was going to say the same thing. Station nightclub is the first thing that popped into my head. The ropes typing the beings inside is exactly how I imagine the people stuck in the doorway felt.

I would also be interested in a print. Is there sign up for prints so I don't forget about this amazing piece?

I truly hope I can afford an oringial of your work one day. Another absolutely stunning piece!