Local

Light up the sky: Here are some photos of the aurora borealis in the Puget Sound area

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County. Adam Lynn The News Tribune

Rays of green, pink and purple were visible last night in the Puget Sound Friday night from the aurora borealis. The News Tribune has compiled some photos in case you missed the rare solar event.

Some photos taken from our newsroom:

Adam Lynn, news editor:

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County. Adam Lynn The News Tribune

Brian Hayes, visual journalist:

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

Sean Robinson, Night/Sports editor:

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County. Sean Robinson srobinson@thenewstribune.com

Rosemary Montalvo, service journalist:

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County. Rosemary Montalvo rmontalvo@thenewstribune.com

Stephanie Pedersen, Northwest Regional Editor

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County. Stephanie Pedersen spedersen@thenewstribune.com

More photos taken in the Puget Sound:

National Weather Service Seattle

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Tacoma.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Tacoma. National Weather Service Seattle

Washington State Department of Transportation

This story was originally published May 11, 2024 at 9:21 AM.

Profile Image of Puneet Bsanti
Puneet Bsanti
The News Tribune
(253)-495-2540
Puneet Bsanti is the East Pierce County Reporter for The News Tribune. She started with the newspaper in 2023 as the breaking news reporter. After she graduated from Washington State University, she was an intern for the Bellingham Herald. Her work in breaking news was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists in 2022. Support my work with a digital subscription
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER