Northern lights in the North Pacific Ocean Sept. 23, 1909

Abstract

Sept. 25th, 1909 at 3 A.M.; Latitude 51°16′ N., longitude 134°40′ West of Greenwich.A whitish sheet of light appeared in the northwest horizon, extending from the star Vega (setting) through Ursae Majoris. This was followed by shafts of light about 2° or 3° in width, appearing simultaneously in the eastern and western horizon, finally creeping up and meeting an the south, passing sometimes through the constellation of Orion, covering the planet Saturn and passing north of Mars, at other times passing through Sirius and covering or extending south of Mars, imparting a marked brilliancy to said and neighboring stars. After 4:00 A.M. Northern Lights appeared from north to east of a reddish and green hue, assuming rainbow colors at times. Barometer was 30.04 inches; air 50°, wet bulb 47°, water 50° Fahrenheit.