UPDATE: Aurora over West Seattle tonight

7:05 PM: As it gets dark, the factors remain promising for aurora visibility again! West Seattle skywatcher/educator Alice Enevoldsen has updated her aurora-viewing tips. West Seattle photographer Kevin Freitas sent a community invitation:

Join me tonight ~8:45pm down on Alki (64th & Alki) for some aurora viewing. This area has a great view to the north that’s relatively dark from city light pollution. Regardless, looking at photos from the east coast and elsewhere, this could be a good one and visible from wherever you are. I’ll be the guy in the bright yellow stocking cap. Bundle up because it could be cold down there!

We’ll update as the evening progresses.

7:54 PM: First photo in, via text, from a Junction-area rooftop:

Geomagnetic activity is currently well into “storm level” per this page.

8:59 PM: Alki seems to be the viewing spot of choice. Carol Ann Joyce sent this photo, one of several we’ve received from people at the beach (thank you!):

9:58 PM: Two more photos from Alki – first, from the VanCooten family:

And from Kevin Freitas, who, as mentioned above, went to the beach to lead a viewing/photo session:

10:14 PM: Also from Alki, Rosalie Miller just sent this:

Claire October 10, 2024 (7:22 pm)

Thanks for info!!! I will try to meet you there. I will be in tan toyota camry with left rear dent from a hit and run.

Already here October 10, 2024 (7:40 pm)

It’s already started! Very faint but it’s here.

Suzanne October 10, 2024 (8:33 pm)

Is later better for viewing? I’m thinking midnight or after.

WSB October 10, 2024 (9:13 pm)

There’s no guarantee the geomagnetic storm will still be going then – in my experience watching the forecast page the last few times this has happened, at some point it just stops and recedes.

Andrea October 10, 2024 (9:01 pm)

Has any one seen the auroras yet? Were over in Southworth,. Black as night, looking north but nothing yet.

WSB October 10, 2024 (9:04 pm)

The photos we’ve added above are from tonight. Faint, and via iPhone, but the colors seem to be there.

Lisa October 10, 2024 (9:47 pm)

Faint but visible from Lowman Beach. At one point there were “ooohs” when everyone clearly saw a curtain of greenish columns at the same moment. Of course, folks with good phone cameras can pick up the colors in a way your unassisted eyes can’t. A very sweet community moment.

Alki Oasis October 10, 2024 (10:06 pm)

Not as bright as May but visible through cell phone.

Alki Oasis October 10, 2024 (10:23 pm)

Another above Alki

Alki Oasis October 10, 2024 (10:07 pm)

Alki resident October 10, 2024 (10:13 pm)

pics taken between 9.30pm and 10pm

Kersti Muul October 10, 2024 (10:14 pm)

Hundreds of people stretched along the promenade😍❤️…It got better around 930 but it was no May 10/11

Matt Cedergreen October 10, 2024 (11:05 pm)

Awesome shot!

Matt Cedergreen October 10, 2024 (10:15 pm)

Viewing party still going with Kevin?

Alki Oasis October 10, 2024 (10:22 pm)

I love beer and lights October 10, 2024 (11:01 pm)

It’s weak. Yer really not missing much here.

FR October 10, 2024 (11:03 pm)

is there anything visible now in Seattle?

Rosa October 10, 2024 (11:04 pm)

Midi October 11, 2024 (1:18 am)

If y’all don’t mind a non West Seattle view, I decided to drive up to Camano Island – it was amazing! Bright streaks of green, bursts of pink and hues of purple all dancing across the sky. Then the loooong drive back to West Seattle

Suzanne October 11, 2024 (7:08 am)

Absolutely stunning. So worth the long drive. Really glad you posted this!
AK October 11, 2024 (8:12 am)

Where was this viewing point? I went to maple grove boat launch.
- Midi October 11, 2024 (8:31 am)
  
  English Boom Trail County Park…. But Maple Grove Beach was my back-up option if the above didn’t work out, how was it for you?
  - AK October 11, 2024 (9:31 am)
    
    It was also worth the drive, the streaks and lights shimmering across the full sky overhead was quite impressive.
    - Mike October 11, 2024 (10:52 am)

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