We have been lucky to be able to experience stellar sky events right from the comfort of home, sometimes without even leaving the couch. This could become dangerous.

The total solar eclipse was visible right here. Tim considered climbing a local mountain to view it, but I was confident we would have a clear display, right in the comfort of our own driveway. And we did.

Glasses made all the difference. In the past, I had only used a pinhole camera. Glasses were a game changer because we could look directly at the Sun as it was obliterated. The sky darkened, the wind picked up, animals quieted and it became cool. Eerie. For those who traveled here, however, traffic was horrendous.

This image was captured down the road a piece. I have no Astronomy photo skills.

Then out of the blue, a major solar flare occurred and the Aurora Borealis could be seen here.

After watching outdoors for a while, I came inside, sat on my easy chair and viewed the show from a cozy spot. I have traveled to Iceland and Manitoba for these displays. And here they were, right out my window.

A Phoebe also thinks it is a cozy spot and has been pecking the windows. I posted owl deterrents. Her nest building continues but tapping is slightly reduced.

We’ll continue to travel as much as we are able but will always be happy to return home.