Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.

Environment

PHOTOS: Albertans capture incredible Northern Lights over the weekend

By Margeaux Maron Global News

Posted May 9, 2016 5:24 pm EST

1 min read

This article is more than 8 years old and some information may not be up to date.

Keith Moore shot his aurora photos near Edmonton from May 7-8, 2016. Keith Moore / Twitter

EDMONTON – A strong solar storm delivered unbelievably bright Aurora Borealis over Alberta skies late Saturday and early Sunday morning.

Story continues below advertisement

Here is a collection of viewer photos shared with Global News from the space weather event.

1/22

Chris Ratzlaff shot his aurora photos near Airdrie, AB on May 7-8, 2016. Chris Ratzlaff / Twitter

2/22

Chris Ratzlaff shot his aurora photos near Airdrie, AB on May 7-8, 2016. Chris Ratzlaff / Twitter

3/22

Darlene Tanner shot her aurora photos in Central Alberta on May 7-8, 2016. Darlene Tanner / Twitter

4/22

Darlene Tanner shot her aurora photos in Central Alberta on May 7-8, 2016. Darlene Tanner / Twitter

5/22

Darlene Tanner shot her aurora photos in Central Alberta on May 7-8, 2016. Darlene Tanner / Twitter

6/22

Darlene Tanner shot her aurora photos in Central Alberta on May 7-8, 2016. Darlene Tanner / Twitter

7/22

Darlene Tanner shot her aurora photos in Central Alberta on May 7-8, 2016. Darlene Tanner / Twitter

8/22

Darlene Tanner shot her aurora photos in Central Alberta on May 7-8, 2016. Darlene Tanner / Twitter

9/22

Darlene Tanner shot her aurora photos in Central Alberta on May 7-8, 2016. Darlene Tanner / Twitter

10/22

Darlene Tanner shot her aurora photos in Central Alberta on May 7-8, 2016. Darlene Tanner / Twitter

11/22

Jeff Wallace took his aurora photos at Elk Island National Park from May 7-8, 2016. Jeff Wallace / Twitter

12/22

Jeff Wallace took his aurora photos at Elk Island National Park from May 7-8, 2016. Jeff Wallace / Twitter

13/22

Jeff Wallace took his aurora photos at Elk Island National Park from May 7-8, 2016. Jeff Wallace / Twitter

14/22

Jeff Wallace took his aurora photos at Elk Island National Park from May 7-8, 2016. Jeff Wallace / Twitter

15/22

Keith Moore shot his aurora photos near Edmonton from May 7-8, 2016. Keith Moore / Twitter

16/22

Keith Moore shot his aurora photos near Edmonton from May 7-8, 2016. Keith Moore / Twitter

17/22

Keith Moore shot his aurora photos near Edmonton from May 7-8, 2016. Keith Moore / Twitter

18/22

Keith Moore shot his aurora photos near Edmonton from May 7-8, 2016. Keith Moore / Twitter

19/22

Keith Moore shot his aurora photos near Edmonton from May 7-8, 2016. Keith Moore / Twitter

20/22

Keith Moore shot his aurora photos near Edmonton from May 7-8, 2016. Keith Moore / Twitter

21/22

Keith Moore shot his aurora photos near Edmonton from May 7-8, 2016. Keith Moore / Twitter

22/22

Keith Moore shot his aurora photos near Edmonton from May 7-8, 2016. Keith Moore / Twitter

Journalistic standards Report an error

© 2016 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc

Advertisement

You are viewing an Accelerated Mobile Webpage.

View Original Article