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Aurora borealis to light up the sky for second night in Colorado

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, were visible in skies across the Pikes Peak region Tuesday night, a result of a solar storm that disrupted Earth’s magnetic field.

Skies filled with pink, red, green and blue may return Wednesday night across Colorado, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Wednesday’s flare may be stronger.

Aurora borealis flares are measured on an index of 0-9, with 9 being the strongest type. Wednesday’s index is expected to be 8, indicating a strong borealis in many parts of Colorado.

Here is a collection of photos, submitted by readers around the Pikes Peak region, depicting the borealis from their homes.

The Northern Lights, as seen from Fox (Margarett Hansen/ Margarett Hansen Photography
The Northern Lights, as see from Divide and Florissant about a mile south of Twin Rocks Road. (Gene Johnson)
Northern Lights in Garden of the Gods. (Christian Shields)
Northern Lights in Garden of the Gods. (Christian Shields)
Northern Lights in Garden of the Gods. (Christian Shields)


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