1920     1   18  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
On the 18th there was an Aurora, in evidence from 11 p.m. to 
midnight. It extended from 5o E of N to 20o E of N and upwards 
about 5o above the horizon, showed only a steady pearl white 
light.

1920     2   19  JERICHO             VERMONT
[48 MWR 391, 1920]

1920     3   22  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
Aurora: - An unusually brilliant and extensive display on evening 
and night of 22nd, continuing into the 23rd. First noticed about 
7:10 p.m. as an arch of palish green light, whose base extended 
upward at the north to about 35o above the horizon; streamers 
extended upward from base nearly to zenith. About 8 p.m. display 
showed best development, the greenish glow covering practically 
the entire sky at times, although the brightest portion was in the 
northern part of the sky; stars could be plainly seen through the 
display; streamers gave effect of strong rays of light shining 
through dust; often appearing like convolutions in drapery; there 
was a continual wave-like motion throughout the display, sometimes 
rapid. The brightness was never uniform, but seemed to be 
concentrated first in one portion, and then in another portion of 
the sky. A pale silvery green was almost the only color seen; 
though occasionally a pinkish or orange glow showed in the 
northeast. Very gradually after about 8:30 p.m. the streamers 
became less active and less pronounced and by 10:00 p.m. the sky 
assumed a nearly uniform greenish glow. Display continued into day 
following. Local press reported that telegraph and telephone wires 
were troubled during the display.

1920     3   22  IVORYTON            CONNECTICUT
Just before 8 o'clock ... In the NE. and toward the N. there were 
shafts of light almost like searchlights that appeared to be 
coming out from behind clouds and shooting up into the sky, but I 
soon discovered that there were no clouds; the brightness made the 
sky close by look darker by contrast. All across the N. and NW. 
sky streamers of light shot up, meeting at the zenith, or rather a 
little to the SE. of it; in the NW. the light was more diffuse and 
pinkish, in the N. and NE. it changed constantly, now marching 
across the sky from N. to E., now appearing in horizontal streaks 
as the sun sometimes breaks through clouds just before it sets, 
now mounting in spirals of light, and oftenest of all looking like 
a curtain waving in the wind with light shining on its folds.

Sometimes all the light was gathered at the zenith like the folds 
of a tent, or as if one were looking at Mt. Fuji from above. The 
lights were greenish and yellowish white, with now and then fairly 
bright flashes of color, pink and green, gone almost before you 
could see them. ... The finest of the display after 9 was at the 
zenith. At first the light was like thin, filmy white clouds, like 
the Milky Way, only brighter. One curious thing I noticed, it did 
not dim the stars at all; they shone equally bright through the 
clouds of light or in the dark spaces of the sky between. These 
clouds of light shirted and changed every instant, flickering like 
firelight, only faster; often the light would seem to start near 
the northern horizon and mount to the zenith by a series of 
flashes, like jerky moving pictures; sometimes it mounted by quite 
regular corkscrew spirals, but it all seemed to focus at the 
zenith. More light came from the NE. and N., but the central 
focusing point moved south, so I had to turn and face that way 
after a while.

All the light would gather overhead and the rays would spread over 
nearly the whole heavens; gradually the filmy clouds grew brighter 
and more solid; an irregular curve would flash off and on several 
times changing its shape very little and only gradually, it would 
be in the center of a dark part of the sky, the rays radiating 
from the outer circle.

Sometimes just overhead the light came and went like the little 
waves on the margin of the sand when tide is nearly out; all the 
time there was constant shift and play all over the sky. These 
lights were colorless; gradually they grew more stationary and 
still whiter; a river of light appeared to flow up from the NE. 
and cross to the W. one broader, brighter band and several dimmer 
ones parallel with it; off to the north was a small spot of light 
like the Magellenic clouds, and as the broad band gradually moved 
south this small, luminous spot moved, too, without changing its 
shape, keeping always the same distance from the broad band.

Then suddenly in the E. and NE. it grew very bright, so that the 
whole landscape was lighted up, and then the light was all 
concentrated overhead and there was a most wonderful display of 
light and movement with bands and spirals and spots of prismatic 
colors appearing and disappearing in flashes. It was like looking 
into an inverted cone made of rays of light. The colors were 
wonderful, pink predominating; sometimes a rosy glow was over 
large parts of it. This lasted perhaps two minutes, but not at the 
brightest that long; it gradually changed to white and shifting 
lights with one big, snaky spiral at the zenith and rays shooting 
up from the horizon. Later the flashes were white and like distant 
heat lightning in summer. There was a good deal of light in the 
south late in the evening; earlier there had been very little.

All the time the sky was clear and the stars very bright; a 
slender crescent moon was shining low in the west when we first 
went out, I kept thinking, clothed with light as with a garment. 
The light seemed to have body, as if you could grasp it as you 
could a curtain. After this we saw the Northern Lights several 
nights but only as streaks of light in the north, nothing to be 
compared to the display on the 22d. - Ethel C. Comstock.
[48 MWR 387, 1920]

1920     3   22  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
A brilliant aurora was observed during the night of the 22nd and 
23rd. It was first observed at 8:00 p.m., but according to report 
was visible as early as 7:20 or 7:30 p.m. 
At 8:00 p.m. it consisted of several bright patches extending 
across the northern sky forming an irregular arch whose highest or 
middle point was very nearly in the meridian and estimated roughly 
between 20 and 25 degrees above the horizon. The segment of sky 
below the arch was noticeably darker than other portions of the 
sky near the horizon. Many bright streamers extended toward the 
zenith from the arch or bright patches in the north and from the 
horizon in the east and west. Streamers were frequently observed 
to move horizontally from east toward west. The color of the 
illuminated patches in the north and of the streamers was white or 
grey mixed in spots with pink or red or green. At times the colors 
were decidedly pink and green. At 8:10 p.m., especially, luminous 
patches were observed in the north colored pink on the lower side 
and green on the upper.

An unusual feature of the display, especially noticeable in the 
earlier hours of the evening, was the apparent radiation of the 
streamers toward all points of the compass from a point a little 
south of the zenith, the larger and more brilliant streamers 
radiating toward the north while less brilliant streamers radiated 
toward the east and west frequently reached nearly or quite to the 
horizon and those radiating toward the south within 30 or 40 
degrees of the horizon. The point whence came the streamers 
appeared to radiate was variously estimated by several observers 
from 5 to 15 degrees south of the zenith. Different streamers did 
not quite meet near the zenith, but, surrounding the point from 
which they appeared to radiate, there was a considerable area, 
perhaps 10 degrees in diameter, that by contrast with the 
illuminated surrounding areas appeared quite dark.

The apparent centering of the streamers near the zenith became 
much less noticeable at 8:25 or 8:30 p.m. At this time some of the 
streamers, instead of extending in straight lines toward the 
zenith, curved toward one side or the other as the zenith was 
approached. Curved streamers were again conspicuous about 10:00 
p.m.

From 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the display consisted chiefly of a 
diffused glow over practically the entire sky, grey or pink and in 
some spots greenish in color, with cloudlike patches of more 
intense illumination quickly appearing and disappearing in various 
portions of the sky.

About 9:30 p.m. or 10.00 p.m. streamers were again frequently 
observed. Some appeared as bright, curving bands. At 10.00 p.m. 
one which was especially fine was observed. It extended from near 
the eastern horizon in a long uniform curve to a point well to the 
southward of the zenith. When first observed its width was 5 or 6 
degrees, but gradually became narrower and as it did so took on a 
twisted appearance.

At 10.00 p.m. and for a considerable time thereafter peculiar 
short flashes appeared in various parts of the sky, following very 
quickly one after another, probably several occurring within one 
second. These flashes were not unlike so-called heat lightning 
(some people referred to them as lightning) except that each flash 
was confined to a very small portion of the sky.

The display continued until well toward morning on the 23rd, 
probably until 4:00 a.m.

Telegraph and telephone wires were influenced to a considerable 
degree. It was reported that at one time during the evening 
operation of some press wires had to be entirely suspended for 
about 15 minutes.

[another account, published:] ... At 10:00 p.m. ... [a bright 
band] extended from near the eastern horizon in a long uniform 
curve to a point well to the southward of the zenith. When first 
observed its width was 5o or 6o, but gradually became narrower and 
as it did so took on a twisted appearance. ... [48 MWR 382, 1920]

1920     3   22  EASTPORT            MAINE
An unusually brilliant auroral display visible from 6.50 p.m. to 
11.30 p.m. Wide arch of about 5 degrees and colored sea-green - 
altitude about 25 degrees - Azimuth about 150 to 210 degrees. When 
first seen streamers of greenish-white starting at horizon reached 
beyond the zenith. Later there was a continuous pulsating in every 
quarter of the sky, with intermittent flashes, and very 
brilliantly colored "dancers" flashed rapidly from the eastern and 
western skies, and numerous streamers were also seen flashing in 
the south. The coloring was very brilliant at all times and tints 
noted were white, yellow, green, rose and blue. [also at 48 MWR 
384, 1920]

1920     3   22  PORTLAND            MAINE
A remarkably brilliant aurora observed from 7:34 p.m. to 11:10 
p.m. on the 22 day or the month. The arch, zenith high, extended 
from northwest to southwest, while great streamers spread across 
the eastern sky in the form of swaying, swirling greenish vapors. 
The lights were varied colored, although principally running to 
greenish hues, especially towards the close of the aurora. An 
interesting feature of the phenomenon was the appearance of 
several meteors which crossed the sky while the aurora was at its 
height. The display interfered somewhat with electric circuits, 
especially so around 9:30 p.m.

Seldom has such a wonderful display been seen in this vicinity.

1920     3   22  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora Borealis. - An aurora of unusual brilliancy occurred on the 
evening of the 22d, beginning shortly after dusk and ending 
sometime after midnight, being most spectacular from 7.30 to 8.30. 
The arch, generally incomplete and varying greatly in intensity 
from a luminous patch which moved fitfully back and forth from 
east to west, had an average altitude of about 40 degrees; and, 
although the average azimuths of the extremities of the arch were 
about 110 degrees and about 170 degrees, there were times when the 
aurora advanced past the zenith and nearly to the southern horizon 
and included all the sky except a portion of the southwestern 
quadrant. The phenomenon in the course of the evening took nearly 
every form it has ever been observed to assume. At times streams 
of light converged near the zenith in fainly colored points of 
light which danced for a portion of a minute and then faded away. 
Straight rays of light, crossing a part of the heavens, resembled 
powerful searchlights. Gradually diminishing in extent and 
intensity, the aurora was still recognized after midnight by 
faint, wavering patches of light. All wire service, especially 
telegraph, was greatly hampered during the evening, and to some 
extent during the day from early morning.

1920     3   22  CONCORD             MASSACHUSETTS
Fine display of aurora this evening. First noted at 7:05 p.m. when 
streamers and patches of pale greenish-yellow light appeared at 
intervals covering the entire northern and eastern heavens. At 8 
o'clock a waving "curtain"-effect appeared in the west and 
northwest and this gradually gave way to fine, narrow yellowish 
streamers rising to the zenith with nearly the entire southern sky 
to within 30o of the southern horizon, pulsing with ever-changing 
"puffs" of yellow light. At this time no streamers or light of any 
description was visible in the northern sky. At 10 p.m. faint 
streamers came out of the NW. and rose to an altitude of 80o. Sky 
clear all the evening except for a few C.S. or A.S. clouds along 
the western horizon. [48 MWR 386, 1920]
1920     3   22  GLOUCESTER          MASSACHUSETTS
 ... The most striking effect was that of irregularly curved bands 
of light sometimes 50o in length passing near the zenith, which 
would be strongly luminous for a few seconds and then a faint 
illumination would persist for several minutes. This was not due 
to persistence of vision, and the whole faintly luminous area 
would slowly drift toward the east, while occasionally ne areas 
would flash up, the curvatures of which would be nearly parallel 
to the first. This occurred several times and once four areas were 
noticed simultaneously wiht the same general curvatures. The faint 
luminosity did not flicker but gradually disappeared, unless, as 
occasionally happened, it would again be illuminated, sometimes 
with one edge more brilliantly lighted than the rest, giving an 
edged curtain effect. The drift of the faint luminosity was 
distinctly toward the east by comparing it with stars, and 
immediately after the discharge its intensity seemed about that of 
the galaxy. Estimating the drift as about 5o in 5 minutes and 
assuming the disturbance at 60 miles up would indicate a velocity 
of the ionized air of about 350 miles per hour. - H.G. Dorsey. [48 
MWR 382, 1920]

1920     3   22  NANTUCKET           MASSACHUSETTS
A beautiful Aurora was observed from seven p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The 
Aurora was very unique as the northern sky was encased by a black 
stratus cloud which had an altitude about 30 degrees, the 
beautiful streamers played from behind this embankment, and they 
traveled from west to east through north, and then reverse, and at 
intervals the streamers would reach the zenith.

1920     3   22  NORTHAMPTON         MASSACHUSETTS
[48 MWR 391, 1920]

1920     3   22  SOUTH HADLEY        MASSACHUSETTS
[There were] ... beautiful draperies or scrolls in the east and a 
lovely converging effect of streamers, like a shower bouquet. 
Point of convergence close to Jupiter between 7:30 and 8, when 
brightness was maximum. Tried to obtain spectrum with small 
(Schmidt & Hensch) direct-vision spectroscope. Saw four lines (or 
bands) not bright enough to get color. Twice while looking a sharp 
bright red line flashed out; heard the "Oh's" of students at the 
same time. There was a good deal of pink in the west and at points 
overhead. The draperies were white or greenish. Display lasted on 
and off all night. - E.R. Laird. [48 MWR 386, 1920]

1920     3   22  WELLESLEY           MASSACHUSETTS
[48 MWR 391, 1920]

1920     3   22  WEST ROXBURY        MASSACHUSETTS
[48 MWR 391, 1920]

1920     3   22  WESTWOOD            MASSACHUSETTS
 ... [at 7:45 p.m. the aurora] consisted of repeated folds of the 
"hanging curtain" type. The lower brilliant margin of the curtains 
reached an altitude about that of Polaris at 7:45 to 7:55, and the 
stronger folds or "pillars" extended to beyond the zenith.In 
addition to some wandering of the pillars to and fro, there was an 
expansion of the principal central fold of the curtain, so that 
pillars on the eastern edge were, on the whole, moving east and 
those on the western edge west. One or two more distant folds in 
the northeast were at this time exceedingly brilliant and the 
whole was remarkably clear-cut, in contrast with the blurring of 
the details which shortly succeeded.

The entire arch rose rapidly to the zenith and at about 7:55 and 
8:05 its advance pillars, being seen end-on, gave repeatedly the 
most brilliant coronas I have ever witnessed. At about 7:55 the 
vanishing point of lines of light parallel with the dipping needle 
was observed to be about 2o W. of Jupiter and 2o to 3o N. of same. 
Ten minutes later the motion of the planet had carried it on until 
the coronal apex was 1o E. of Jupiter and 2o to 3o N. of it.

From 8:15 to 8:30, when the first and most brilliant set of 
curtains had passed south of the zenith, other not quite so bright 
series of curtains and broken arches had succeeded until the whole 
sky from 10o above the northern horizon to 20o above the southern 
was filled with patches of variously moving luminosity, but 
blurred as if seen through a lower phosphorescent film which 
dimmed the stars (previously standing out brightly on a cloudless 
sky). This film was not simply an ordinary cirro-stratus cloud, 
for it shone with a diffused glow of its own which illuminated the 
landscape with a peculiar shadowless light coming from every 
direction. There was continuous motion but it was ill-defined on 
account of the general obscuration by luminous haze. Others who 
were with me spoke of colors, but I saw only the prevailing 
greenish white.

At 9:30 the appearance had changed to that of serpentine bands 
extending in a generally transverse, i.e., east-to-west, 
direction. These came and went, flashing out briefly in the midst 
of the same indefinite general illumination which extended over a 
large part of the sky. Coronas were not evident, although the part 
of the sky where they had previously been, was still filled with 
light.

From 10 to 10:10 bright belts (N. to S.) were seen in the east, 
and, as it were, quivering flames southeast which, after 10 
minutes, rose to the zenith.

At 10:20 a bright band (20o altitude) extended E. to W. in the 
north and bright cloud-like bands (N. to S.) in the east. General 
distribution of irregular patches and serpentine bands constantly 
quivering.

Shortly after 11 o'clock bright patches 40o to 50o broad were most 
evident in the east and west. The eastern one had upwardly-curving 
bands on its southern edge and flickered, but not through great 
stretches. The western mass continually cast up most vivaciously 
flickering "flames" which ascended upward and southward through 
50o or 60o fading away to be instantly renewed in perpetual 
succession. This lasted a long time.

Four stages may be specially noted in this display:

1. The hanging curtain, pillars, and coronas, all sharply defined, 
the pillars moving to and fro, but not rapidly.

2. General luminous haze and indefinite mixed forms, continually 
changing, but ill-defined. Sky covered with luminosity from 10o 
above N. horizon to 20o above S.

3. Same, but more distinct bands extending in numerous serpentine 
lines in a general E. to W. direction.

4. Broad bright masses, curved streamers and flickering flames. -

Frank W. Very (Westwood Astrophysical Observatory). 
[48 MWR 386, 1920]

1920     3   22  CONCORD             NEW HAMPSHIRE
Also Northern Lights on evening of 22nd - See attached clipping:

          AURORA BOREALIS STAGES GREAT HEAVENLY DISPLAY

New Hampshire Folk Are Treated to Showing of Electrical Fireworks               
That Was Probably Best in Many Years 
     The entire state of New Hampshire and Manchester in 
particular, between the hours of 7 and 8 o'clock last evening, was 
treated to a most unusual display of the aurora borealis. It was 
something unusual as at times there was an arch of light which ran 
across the heavens from east to west. This only rarely happens. 

[apparently something missing here. Then:] fire. Another caller 
asked the newsman if he "heard the lights in the heavens." But 
they were silent though splendid.

     Nobody knows exactly what the aurora borealis is. Scientists 
say that it is of electrical origin. They are better seen in the 
Arctic regions, but the trolleys are not running that far. 
Sometimes they assume varied colors, from pale red or yellow to 
deep red or blood color. Last night, they were of silvery texture 
- if one might apply that term to light, rather than cloth - once 
in a while tending to light orange.

     There are few more enthusiastic astronomers in New Hampshire 
than Prof. George I. Hopkins, and the Union-Leader man got into 
communication with the professor. Mr. Hopkins had been watching 
the phenomenon for some time. He declared it one of the most 
beautiful heavenly exhibitions he had ever seen. From Mr. Hopkins, 
some idea was obtained as to the cause of the aurora borealis - so 
far as the scientist knows.

     "Scientists believe," said Mr. Hopkins, "that the northern 
lights are caused by the passage of an electro-magneto current 
from the northern magnetic pole to the south magnetic pole, 
through the rarefied space high over the earth. That is the 
nearest the scientist has come to it."

     Which appears to be very reasonable.

                       Ran in Great Banks

     Last night the streamers ran in great banks directly overhead 
from east to west. That is, they occupied that part of the heavens 
overhead, which is termed the zenith. When northern lights take 
this form, they are called "the corona," or translated, "the 
crown." The ordinary display from the far north was also seen - 
the same sort of shooting streamers which are frequently observed 
on the approach of cold weather in the fall. They were on hand 
last night, and shot their points up into the "corona." At one 
time last night, the vivid banks of light overhead resembled a 
vast drapery of light, ready to settle down upon Manchester and 
turn the night into day. But, of course, there was no danger of 
such a thing.

     Those who observed the phenomenon last evening may rest 
assured of a sure thing - they may never see such a sight in all 
their lives again, for the corona of the aurora borealis is a rare 
thing. 
     The waving streamers of light that were seen dancing from the 
north are in some countries called "the merry dancers." This would 
appear to be just the word that would fit, for the light appeared 
to dance.

     Down in the southern hemisphere, in Australia, they have 
these same sort of lights at certain times in the year. Then it is 
called the "aurora Australis," to signify the section of the world 
in which the phenomenon is playing. But it is the same sort of 
borealis - and probably meets the theory of the scientists, that 
the lights are the evidence of the passage of the electro-magneto 
current from pole to pole.

     It also may interest the layman to know that the zenith, or 
the spot overhead where the aurora cavorted last night, is the 
place to which the dipping magnetic needle, when suspended at its 
center of gravity, moves freely in a vertical plane.

     The arch of light last night, which sheered over to the west 
from the east, started in fan-like streamers, which gathered in 
what appeared to be a vast mass at the top of the heavens. The 
color was inclined to be an unearthly silvery shade - but quite 
vivid. Not like flames, but rather the color of the lights that 
sometimes appear to come from marshes in the night time - a "will 
o' the wisp" sort of light, only apparently thousands of times 
magnified.

1920     3   22  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
An auroral display was observed from 7:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., and 
was the most brilliant seen in years. The altitude of the arch was 
about 20o, and the azimuth extended to about 150o with streamers 
of blue, green and white tint ascending to an altitude of about 
90o. Partly cloudy weather with cirrus clouds observed at the 
time.

1920     3   22  NORTH SCITUATE      RHODE ISLAND
[48 MWR 391, 1920]

1920     3   22  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
By far the most remarkable phenomenon of the month was the 
brilliant aurora which was observed on the evening of the 22nd. 
and early morning of the 23rd. No aurora of recent years has 
attracted such general attention, and it seems to be the general 
opinion that it was the finest auroral display seen in this 
locality for a long period. As first seen here, the display 
consisted of a great arch of light, intensely green in color, 
spanning the northern sky from about 90o to 270o of azimuth, and 
rising about 45o above the northern horizon at its center. From 
this arch rose brilliant streamers of green light, like the beams 
from a battery of gigantic searchlights, which seemed to converge 
at a point near the zenith. These beams of light were 
comparatively steady; but of remarkable brilliancy, first one 
part, then another, of the arch lighting up with a vivid green 
light. About 8:15 p.m., the display diminished very much in 
brilliancy, and about 9.45 p.m. the arch sank to about 15o 
altitude in the north, and the aurora became whitish and rather 
indistinct in form. At this stage, except for its more rapid 
changes, it might easily have been mistaken for thin upper clouds. 
Later, about 10:30 p.m., the display became somewhat brighter, 
covering fully two-thirds of the sky, and pulsating rapidly; but 
did not approach the unearthly beauty of the great arch with its 
converging green streamers seen earlier in the evening. The aurora 
was observed here from 7:38 p.m. of the 22nd. to about 2:00 a.m. 
of the 23rd. Reports from parties who observed the display in the 
country, where the city lights were eliminated, state that there 
was some rose coloring observed; but none was noted here. 
Telegraph service was badly crippled by the electrical disturbance 
due to the aurora, being completely paralyzed for a time.

1920     3   22  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora first noticed about 7.10 p.m. and visible in varying phases 
for about two hours. General form was that of radiation from the 
zenith, at times appearing like a curtain. Color mostly white, 
with traces of green and red. Much derangement of telegraph and 
telephone wires during the height of the phenomenon.

1920     3   22  JERICHO             VERMONT
The [display] was unusually brilliant, auroral rays extending low 
down clear around the horizon, centering overhead, center somewhat 
south of vertical, farther south than I ever saw it before. 
Pulsations of the rays were often unusually vigorous. The most 
remarkable feature to me was the great distance the aurora 
extended to the south, clear down almost to the horizon, 
especially in the southeast. There was an unusual brilliance of 
the rays and nebulous light far to the southeast in the evening 
(for some time), exact time not noted. - W.A. Bentley. [48 MWR 
382, 1920]

1920     3   24  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora, slight and of short duration, in the form of a patch of 
white light in the northwest observed at about 9 p.m. Some reports 
from the outside indicated that there was also some auroral 
disturbance on the 23rd, but it was not observed at this office or 
by any of the staff.

1920     4   14  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
Auroras were noted on the 14th. and the 19th. both were more or 
less of an indefinite glow in the north, and unworthy of special 
mention.

1920     4   16                      NEW ENGLAND
[48 MWR 392, 1920]

1920     4   17  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral glow observed from 9.20 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. No colors or 
flashes were noted.
1920     4   17  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
An aurora was observed at 10.00 p.m. It was in the form of an arc 
some 10o or 15o above the northern horizon.

1920     4   19  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
[see entry for 4/14]

1920     4   19  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[monthly summary only]

1920     4   19  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
An auroral display was observed from 7:30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. The 
altitude of the arch was about 20o and the azimuth extended to 
about 120o with streamers reaching up to about 45o. Pale white was 
the predominating color.

1920     4   20  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
An aurora is reported to have been seen on the morning of April 
20th., but scientific details regarding it are lacking. From the 
description received, it evidently consisted merely of a greenish 
arch in the northern sky, with no streamers. It was noted about 
2:30 a.m.

1920     4   20  JERICHO             VERMONT
[48 MWR 392, 1920]

1920     5   17  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora. - Faint aurora observed at 7.30 p.m. from nearby suburb, 
but not noted at the station.

1920     6    9  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 10 p.m.: A band of light above a bank of clouds 
in the north. The cloud bank was about 5o above the horizon, and 
the band of light about 5o above the clouds. Faint vertical 
streamers were observed at times, reaching to approximately 25o 
above the horizon.

1920     8   20  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Occurrence of an aurora reported to this office by reliable 
persons. No description, except "brilliant".

1920     8   21  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora, moderately bright white arc only, about 20o high at the 
highest point, observed at 10 p.m.

1920     9    8  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch of dull while color observed from 7.30 p.m. to 9.40 
p.m. Altitude about 15 degrees. Occasional short streamers of 
about 10 degrees noted.

1920     9   22  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch of about 15 degrees altitude observed from 6.20 p.m. 
yo 7.15 p.m. Pulsating streamers of light greenish color noted 
moving from North to Northeast.

1920    10    1  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
An auroral arch was observed on the 1st from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 
p.m. It extended across the northern sky, at only a slight 
elevation above the horizon, from azimuth 155o to azimuth 205o 
(roughly estimated). The altitude of the middle portion of the 
arch above the horizon was 12o or 15o. No streamers were observed.

1920    10    6  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Auroral arc about 10o high and 45o of azimuth at the north 
observed at 11 p.m. The arc was quite brilliant and showed green 
and yellow coloring.

1920    10   23  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed from 10.30 to 11.30 p.m. White light only.

1920    12    2  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Auroral lights observed from 10.15 to 10.30 p.m.

1921     2   27  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora observed from 9.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. A few white streamers 
of about 10 degrees altitude observed. No colors or movement 
visible.

1921     4   29  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral light observed from 8.50 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. No movement 
and no streamers noted.

1921     5    3  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Auroral arc observed at 10.40 p.m. about 20o above the horizon at 
the highest point (north), and extending over some 90o of azimuth. 
A few streamers observed at 11 p.m., but not very extensive. 
Colors white and yellow.

1921     5   10  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Auroral arc observed from 1 to 1.20 a.m. Plain arc, about 20o 
above the horizon at the north.

1921     5   12  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Auroral arc observed at 10.45 p.m. The arc was rather dim, but 
vertical streamers were observed reaching to approximately 40o 
above the horizon.
1921     5   14  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora was observed on the 14th. It was first noticed about 
10:00 p.m. as a faint glow of light near zenith, as clouds 
obscured much of the northern sky. It gradually grew stronger 
towards midnight. Streamers showed rapid motion and a great 
variety of coloring; The display continued until about 3:00 the 
15th. Telegraphic service was greatly crippled throughout, in fact 
for several hours before it was visible here.

1921     5   14  MIDDLETOWN          CONNECTICUT
A very bright auroral display was observed here on the evening of 
May 14. The sky was overcast until 10 p.m. As the clouds dissolved 
the aurora was noted in spite of the bright moonlight.

The focus of display was near the zenith in the vicinity of the 
star Arcturus. From that point streamers radiated in all 
directions constantly changing both in position and in intensity. 
Across these streamers pale green pulsating clouds drifted, in 
general from north to south, but occasionally assuming a spiral 
form around the zenith. They attained their maximum brightness 
near the zenith where they were especially conspicuous on account 
of their almost instantaneous changes in intensity.

Bright colors were noticed during the evening, but after the moon 
set about midnight, pale reds and blues appeared on the edges of 
the streamers and clouds. The display continued at intervals 
throughout the night. It was not more conspicuous in the north 
than in other directions. - Frederick Slocum.
[Reprinted from Science, June 3, 1921, pp. 515-516, in 49 MWR 407, 
1921]

1921     5   14  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
Aurora borealis, 14th; strong flashing, colorless streamers were 
observed throughout the northern heavens, extending to the zenith, 
and interfering considerably with wire communication; maximum 
brilliancy from 10:30 to 11:00 p.m.

1921     5   14  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora noted from soon after dusk until around midnight, on the 
14th.

1921     5   14  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at intervals from 8.20 p.m. until midnight. It was 
first observed as a white patch of light through a break in the 
clouds. Later (11 to 12) streamers at intervals, resembling 
searchlights, were observed between azimuth 170o and 235o. These 
streamers appeared singly and in pairs, and reached nearly to the 
zenith. Earlier in the evening waves of light were observed 
slightly southwest of the zenith.

1921     5   16  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Auroral arc observed at 10.30 p.m.

1921     6    6  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 10.40 p.m. as an arc not to exceed 10o above 
the northern horizon, with very noticeable streamers extending to 
about 25o.

1921     8   30  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora observed between 7.15 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. Few streamers 
noted, but no movement or colors.

1921     9    1  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral light (very bright) observed from 8.05 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. 
No colors, nor streamers noted.

1921     9    1  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Auroral arc about 20o high and of about 90o of azimuth observed 
from 8 to 10 p.m. Later it developed into a display extending to 
the zenith and showing the usual colors, green, pink, and yellow.

1921     9    7  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
There was an Aurora on the 7th. About 7:30 p.m. appeared a narrow 
band with a slight arched shape, of a pale yellow color, extending 
from 10o west of North to about 30o east of North, and fifteen 
degrees above horizon. It rose slowly until about 10:00, when it 
was about 30o high, and of a brighter color. It then gradually 
disappeared. No wave movement and no streamers were observed.

1921     9    7  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora observed from 7.30 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. A few streamers noted, 
without movement or colors.

1921     9    7  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed from 7.45 p.m. until after 11 p.m. At first it was 
a plain band of light in the form of a low arc, but later changed 
to a "curtain" formation, showing various and constantly shifting 
vertical rays of varying colors.

1921     9    8  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 11 p.m. A rather faint band extended across the 
northern sky about 20o above the horizon. At approximately azimuth 
170o one streamer was observed reaching to about altitude 50o.

1921     9   16  EASTPORT            MAINE
Faint aurora observed from 7.30 p.m. to 7.50 p.m. A few streamers 
noted with movement from west to east. No colors.

1921     9   22  PORTLAND            MAINE
On the 22d instant an aurora was reported as observed from 8:20 
p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Most brilliant between 8:35 p.m. and 9:20 p.m. 
when three arches extended from east to west, crossing near the 
northern horizon, at about 46 degrees, and at 180 degrees.

1921     9   28  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora Borealis. - Faint aurora observed 28th, from 9 p.m. until 
after 10 p. Three bands of whitish light from west to east; 
altitude, 85o; azimuth, 90o to 170o.

1921     9   28  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed 8 to 9 p.m.

1921     9   30  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 8.30 p.m.

1921    10    1  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Auroral arc about 15o above the horizon observed from 1.30 to 1.45 
a.m.

1921    10   27  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral light observed from 7.20 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. No streamers 
nor colors noted.

1921    10   27  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Auroral arc observed at 7.30 p.m. extending through about 90o of 
azimuth and about 18o above the horizon at the north.

1921    11    5  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
There was an Aurora on the 5th. During the evening the sky was 
overcast, but cleared about 9:30 when the aurora was visible. It 
was merely a whitish glow about 20o high, and extending from ten 
degrees west of north to ten degrees east of north. It disappeared 
between 11:30 p.m. and midnight.

1921    11    5  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
A faint aurora observed from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. No streamers.

1921    11    5  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
An aurora was observed on the 5th. 

1921    12   22  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
Auroras were observed on the 22 and 27th. The first one was 
visible at 7:30 p.m. a feint pearly white band 10o wide 25o high 
extending from 45oW to 30o E. was of cloud shape but increased in 
intensity to a decided irregularly shaped band until 7:55 p.m. 
when there was a few faint streamers that nearly reached the 
zenith. It then gradually decreased and by 9 o'clock it had 
disappeared.

1921    12   22  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral glow observed from 7.30 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. No colors or 
streamers noted.

1921    12   22  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. A band of whitish light 
stretched across the northern sky and extended from the horizon to 
about 15o above. An occasional faint vertical streamer was noted. 

1921    12   27  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
The 27th. was observed ay 9:15 p.m. nearly a flat yellowish glow 
extending upwards from the horizon to about 30o and from 20o E to 
20o W of north. It gained in extent and brilliancy until about 
11:15 p.m. when it had extended about ten more degrees along each 
horizon and about 40o high. It was then of a decided greenish tint 
with a few streamers extending upward to 60o. It disappeared quite 
abruptly about 11:30 p.m.

1921    12   27  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed from 11.45 p.m. to midnight. A bank of cloud 
(apparently alto-stratus) covered the northern sky from the 
horizon to an altitude of approximately 25o. The aurora showed 
above and at each end of this cloud bank, and many vertical 
streamers extended about 10o above the cloud.

1921    12   28  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora continued from the 27th, and was observed as late as 12.15 
a.m. It was then bright.

Aurora again observed at 7.45 p.m., a plain arc across the 
northern sky.

1922     1    6  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral light observed from 8.45 p.m. to 11.20 p.m. No colors nor 
streamers observed.

1922     1   24  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral glow observed between 9.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. No colors 
or streamers.

1922     1   24  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed 9.15 to 9.50 p.m. An arc 18o to 205 [typo for 20o 
?] in elevation stretched across the northern sky. Many vertical 
streamers reaching up approximately 25o higher had an apparent 
movement of following one another eastward.

1922     1   31  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed 7 to 9 p.m. There appeared ony a faint irregular 
band of light across the northern sky, and when last observed 
there were only "patches" of light.

1922     2    4  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora observed between 11.00 p.m. and 11.45 p.m. Numerous 
pulsating white streamers of about 20 degrees altitude noted, with 
movement west to east.

1922     2   15  EASTPORT            MAINE
Very brilliant auroral display from 12.30 a.m. to 1.40 a.m. 
Azimuth of arch, 150 to 210 degrees; altitude about 20 degrees. 
Streamers radiated from all parts of the arch reaching an altitude 
of about 30 degrees. Display was of light green color, with 
occasional streaks of yellow and white in streamers.

1922     2   28  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 11.50 p.m., continuing until after midnight. 
There were clouds in the northern sky, and above and below these 
the aurora plainly showed as a broad band of light.

1922     3    1  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora, continuing from the 28th of February, was observed after 
12 midt. this date.

1922     3   12  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora observed from 7.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. A few streamers of 
greenish tint, altitude about 15 degrees, notes, with moderately 
rapid movement.

1922     3   18  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch of about 20 degrees altitude observed from 12.30 a.m. 
to 1.45 a.m. Their movement was not very rapid.

1922     3   19  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora observed from 10.00 p.m. to 10.35 p.m. A few white 
streamers moving slowly observed at an altitude of about 30 
degrees.

1922     4   22  BURLINGTON          VERMONT 
Aurora observed between 12.15 and 1 a.m. A bright band of light 
showed white along the northern horizon, extending approximately 
20o in altitude. Waves of light flashed from this band and 
extended upward to the zenith.

1922     4   23  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed between 9 and 11 p.m., in the form of a light 
colored band across the northern sky.

1922     4   25  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora observed from 7.45 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Several shafts of 30 
degrees altitude, color, white, noted appearing and re-appearing, 
but without movement.

1922     4   25  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
A faint auroral arc observed at 10:40 p.m.

1922     7   14  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
There were auroral displays on the 14, 26, and 28th. but of no 
special extent.

1922     7   14  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 10.40 p.m.: An arc of light extending across 
the northern sky reaching an extreme altitude of about 15o, with 
occasional vertical streamers.

1922     7   26  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
[see entry for 7/14]

1922     7   26  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral light observed from 8.15 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. No streamers, 
nor colors noted.

1922     7   28  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
[see entry for 7/14]

1922     8   20  CONCORD             NEW HAMPSHIRE
Northern lights observed between 8 and 9 p.m. of Aug. 20".

1922     9   20  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed between 9.30 and 10.00 p.m. consisting of the 
usual arc at the north, without accompanying streamers or other 
appendages.

1922     9   27  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora observed from 7.20 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Numerous pulsating 
streamers of light greenish color ranging from 20 degrees to 35 
degrees, moved from West to East and vice versa.

1922    10   30  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora occurred on the 30th. The display commenced about &;25 
p.m. with an arc in the northwest. There was a greenish tint 
extending from 20o NE to 20o NW, and about 20o above the horizon. 
At 730 it had widened and become a deeper green, the greenish glow 
however appeared mostly along the horizon and soon disappeared. By 
735 the arc extended upward to 45 degrees and by 740 there were 2 
arcs but the lower one soon disappeared, the entire northern sky 
becoming greenish again and gradually deepened. The display 
separated into 4 arcs perfect in form, all equidistant about 5 
degrees. By 745 the display had practically disappeared, excepting 
the second arc above the horizon remained in its original 
position; this however was not visible by 800 p.m. Along the 
northwestern horizon however there was a deeply green colored glow 
that was out of sight within a few minutes. Green was the only 
color visible during the display, and there were no streamers 
observed.

1922    10   30  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
[monthly summary only]

1922    10   30  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
A faint aurora was observed from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The altitude of 
the arch was about 20o and the azimuth extended from about 130o to 
230o. Pale green color. No streamers.

1922    10   30  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
A faint auroral display was observed from 7:30 to 7:50 p.m. on 
October 30th. The display consisted of an arch of diffused 
greenish light rising some 15 or 20 degrees above the northern 
horizon, and extending from about 135o to 225o in azimuth. But 
little activity could be detected, and this only in slow changes 
in the brilliancy of the arch. No streamers were visible, possibly 
due to the fact that the moon made conditions unfavorable for 
observation.

1923     2    7  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 7.40 p.m. in the form of a bright nebulous spot 
about 10o above the northern horizon, and fainter bands of light 
streaming horizontally away from it.

1923     3   24  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
an aurora was observed on the 24th. It began during the evening, 
but only observed at 10:00 o'clock as a dull glow in the north 
from about 10 to 12 degrees on both sides of north, about 15 
degrees high. There was a light lanander hue, but all colors 
disappeared at 10:10 when streamers appeared, wavering and rising 
to about 45 degrees. and coming from all northerly directions. At 
10:30 streamers disappeared and there was a light glow or 
blotches, with a quivvering or wavering effect until 11:00 p.m., 
and ended soon thereafter.

1923     3   24  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
[monthly summary only]

1923     3   24  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[monthly summary only]

1923     3   24  BURLINGTON          VERMONT Brilliant aurora 
observed from 9 to 11.30 p.m. This aurora was not observed by the 
station force, so a careful description of it cannot be made.

1923     3   25  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[monthly summary only]

1923     7    6  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora was observed on the 6th. First observed at 9:37 p.m. in 
northwest, extending from 35o West to about 25 East. An arch of 
streamers about 20o above the horizon, the streamers extending 
upward about five degrees. They were without motion and 
practically without color merely a dull glow. The sky below the 
arch presented no unusual features - merely a dull glow, though 
brighter than the rest of the sky. The night was exceptionally 
clear, with numerous very bright stars.

1923     9   26  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch observed from 7.15 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Numerous 
pulsating streamers of light greenish and white color ranging from 
20 degrees to 40 degrees moved from West to East and vice versa.

1923    10   15  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
There was an aurora on the 15th.

1923    10   16  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch observed between 6.20 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. Few 
streamers of light greenish color, altitude 20 degrees, with 
movement from West to East and vice versa.

1923    10   16  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
Faint aurora observed from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. It was an arch 
of about 80o, with its center due north. Its altitude was about 
20o, with pale green streamers reaching up to about 60o.

1923    10   16  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 8.50 p.m. There was a veil of light across the 
northern sky, with distinct streamers toward the zenith, one in 
the northeast being particularly brilliant, like the beam from a 
search light.

1924     5    5  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
[montly summary only]

1924     5    6  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
[montly summary only]

1924     6   30  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1924     8    3  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
An aurora was noted on the 3d, 8.10 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. It was not 
very brilliant at any time, but was brightest at 9.00 p.m.

1924     9   23  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora was observed during the evening of the 23rd.

1924     9   23  PORTLAND            MAINE
Brilliant aurora reported - Not observed by Weather Bureau 
officials.

1924     9   23  CONCORD             NEW HAMPSHIRE
[monthly summary only]

1924     9   23  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Very brilliant aurora observed at 11 p.m., at which time 
searchlight like beams of yellow light were constant from the 
northern horizon, and undulating flashes covered the whole 
northern half of the sky, frequently passing far beyond the zenith 
into the southern sky. It had practically disappeared by 11.30 
p.m. Upon inquiry it was learned that the display had been 
continuing from about 10 p.m.

1924    10   22  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 9.20 p.m.; A simple band of light, about 15o in 
altitude at the north, extended from NW to slightly west or north.

1924    10   23  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora occurred on the 23rd. It was quite faint and no 
streamers appeared.

1924    10   23  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora observed from 7.15 p.m. to 9.45 p.m. Arch altitude about 20 
degrees. Azimith about 150 degrees to 220 degrees. Streamers of 
yellowish and greenish tinge reached altitude of about 30 degrees 
occasionally.

1924    10   23  PORTLAND            MAINE
An auroral display began sometime after 8 p.m. and ended during 
the night. This display was confined to the northern horizon and 
consisted of a shimmering white light bordered by a high arch.

1924    10   23  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed from 7.45 to 8.30 p.m., similar to the one 
described on preceding date, and extending from about NNE to NW, 
and about 18o in altitude at north.

1924    10   24  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display from 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. consisting of a white 
arch; no streamers noted. Altitude about 15 degrees, azimuth about 
150 degrees to 220 degrees.

1924    10   24  PORTLAND            MAINE
An auroral display observed shortly after 8 p.m. extended nearly 
around the horizon and was much brighter in the west and southwest 
than it was in the north. It consisted of brilliant streamers. 
Stars were visible throughout the entire radiance which displayed 
the colors of green, yellow and intense white. Occasionally shafts 
of rose colored light would rise high in the sky. Aurora most 
brilliant about 10 p.m.

1924    12   21  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
[monthly summary only]

1925     5   27  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora observed from 9.10 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Arch altitude about 
20 degrees; azimuth about 135 degrees to 220 degrees. Pulsating 
streamers of greenish and yellowish tinge reached altitude of 
about 30 degrees occasionally.

1925     8   22  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
A faint aurora was observed from 9:45 p.m. to 10.15 p.m. on the 
22nd.

1925     8   22  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display noted between 8.40 p.m. and 9.50 p.m. Altitude of 
arch about 20 degrees; azimuth about 140 degrees to 200 degrees. 
Few streamers, without coloring, reached altitude of about 30 
degrees occasionally.

1925     9    6  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch observed from 7.15 to 8.50 p.m. altitude about 20 
degrees; azimuth 150 to 220 degrees. No streamers.

1925     9   14  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
Auroras occurred on the 14th and 23rd. The display of the 14th 
lasted from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It was quite vivid with 
streamers extending about 50o above the horizon. Its beauty, 
however, was greatly marred by a field of cumulus clouds in the 
northwest, about 25o above the horizon.

1925     9   14  EASTPORT            MAINE
An auroral display of unusual brilliancy was observed from 7.00 
p.m. continuing until after Midnight. When first observed it was 
in the form of an arch, with altitude of 20 degrees and azimuth of 
about 170 to 220 degrees and continued this way till 7.30 p.m. 
when it developed great activity and increased greatly in extent, 
with entire sky covered, except in the South and Southwest where 
from Azimuth 350 to 55 degrees at altitude up to 20 degrees no 
display was noted at any time. At 7.30 p.m. streamers began to 
grow rapidly toward the Zenith, first in the Northwest and shortly 
after in the North and Northeast. By 7.45 p.m. the Aurora had 
spread from 55 to 350 degrees and the streamers at this time began 
to flash vigorously and grow brighter, having the appearance of 
beams from a giant searchlight. They moved across the sky from 
Northwest to East and Southeast, reaching from the Northern 
horizon beyond the Zenith to within about 30 degrees of the 
Eastern and Southern horizon. During the period from 7.45 to 8.00 
p.m. the greatest streamer activity occurred, with the sky 
overhead filled with parallel waves of rapidly moving pulsing 
flashes of light. These waves followed each other in very rapid 
succession, four or five being visible at a time and separated by 
dark spaces. These pulsating waves gradually subsided after 8.00 
p.m. and were not seen again after 8.25 p.m. At 8.15 p.m. the 
display appeared as of the "hanging curtain" type in the North, 
with the folds reaching altitude of about 30 degrees on the 
extreme ends and gradually lengthening till in the center they 
reached altitude of 50 degrees. This formation was very bright and 
was steady at times for 8 or 10 seconds, then "Merry Dancers" 
would wave from West to East and vice versa for a few seconds, the 
curtain gradually fading till at 8.30 p.m. but a faint glow 
remained in the North. This continued with some slight streamer 
activity till 1.30 a.m. of the 15th when last observed as faint 
arch. Color of display, mostly white, with some faint green and 
yellow tints.

1925     7   14  NANTUCKET           MASSACHUSETTS
Miss Harwood Manager of the Marie Mitchell Observatory reports a 
well defined Aurora from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. At 9:30 p.m. the 
streamers reached half way to zenith the display was of a 
yellowish tint and reached from North northwest to north.

1925     7   14  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Rather brilliant aurora observed at 11 p. The usual arc across the 
north with flashes intermittently approaching the zenith.

1925     8   22  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Auroral arc observed in the north at 11.30 p.m.

1925     9   14  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed between 7.45 and 11.45 p.m. When first seen the 
aurora covered practically all the sky, even down to within 
approximately 30 degrees of the southern horizon. Two centers of 
action were prominent, one in the east and one in the west. 
Streamers, flashes, and veils of light illuminated the sky, with 
pulsating movements.

1925     9   15  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display continued till about 1.30 a.m.

1925     9   23  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT 
The auroral display of the 23rd was not very vivid and was 
observed only from 10:30 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. A few streamers, 
extending about 25o above the horizon were noted.

1925     9   23  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed between 9 and 11.30 p.m.: simple arc of light in 
the north.

1925    10   11  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch observed from 7.40 p.m. to 8.25 p.m. Altitude of arch 
about 20 degrees; azimuth about 170 degrees to 220 degrees.

1925    10   15  EASTPORT            MAINE 
Auroral display observed from 8.25 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. First 
observed in form of arch; altitude about 15 degrees; azimuth about 
160 degrees to 220 degrees. Some streamer action observed about 
8.35 p.m. and at 8.40 p.m. there was considerable of same, 
streamers reaching altitude of 30 degrees and moving from West to 
East and vice versa. The streamers were of light greenish color. 

1925    10   21  PORTLAND            MAINE
A brilliant aurora consisting of green and red streamers reaching 
nearly to the zenith, reported during the early evening.

1925    10   23  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora was observed during the evening of the 23rd and the 
early morning of the 24th. It was quite vivid at times, consisting 
mainly of a pearly glow in the northern sky. Streamers were 
observed at intervals but they were faint.

1925    10   23  EASTPORT            MAINE
A very brilliant auroral display observed from 8.25 p.m. and 
continuing at midnight. First observed in form of dull white arch, 
with altitude about 30 degrees and increased to 35 degrees; 
azimuth 100 degrees to 230 degrees. There was considerable 
streamer action at times, "Merry Dancers" moving rapidly from West 
to Northeast and vice versa. Some streamers extended to the 
Zenith; they were colored light green.

1925    10   23  GREENVILLE          MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1925    10   23  PORTLAND            MAINE
An auroral arch observed at 7:40 p.m. bordering a dark bank 
extending across the northern sky from east to west about fifteen 
degrees above the horizon at the highest point. Short streamers 
extended along the entire arch until about 8:45 p.m., then 
disappeared followed at 9:30 p.m. by a reappearance of the 
streamers which reached nearly to the zenith and faded about 10.10 
p.m. The dark bank continued until 11:30 p.m. and was followed by 
stratus clouds which covered a large portion of the northern sky. 
The entire display consisted of white light only.

1925    10   23  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora Borealis. - An aurora was noted the evening of October 23d 
from about 8.00 until 11.30. Az., 150o to 200o; altitude of 
horizontal band 10o to 30o; and of streamers, up to 60o.

1925    10   23  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
A bright auroral arch was observed from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. It 
was an arch of about 80o with its center due north. Its altitude 
was 20o with a small dark underneath. No streamers observed up to 
10:30 p.m. The color was pale green.

1925    10   23  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
On October 23rd. an aurora was observed by a number of people in 
and outside of the City. Brilliant arches formed just before 
moon-set, and again about 10:15 p.m. 

1925    10   24  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display continued from Midnight a.m. to 4.30 a.m., with 
lesser streamer activity than before Midnight.

1925    10   31  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display noted from 8.40 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Some streamer 
action, with streamers reaching nearly to Zenith. Arch altitude 
about 30 degrees; azimuth, 110 degrees to 200 degrees; color of 
display, light green.

1925    11    8  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
Auroras were observed on the 8th, 9th, 10th and 24th. None were 
very vivid or displayed any unusual features.

1925    11    8  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
On the evening of the 8th, from 8.30 to 11.30 an aurora was 
noticed, the estimated azimuth being from 115o to 195o and the 
altitude of the band from 10o to 30o.

1925    11    8  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
A faint auroral arch was observed from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. It 
consisted of an arch of about 80o in width and extending to an 
altitude of about 20o. No streamers observed. The color was pale 
green.

1925    11    8  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
On November 8th. a brilliant aurora was visible, at times, during 
the evening. Between 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. there was an 
elliptical arch of about 15o altitude in the north, with 
occasional streamers extending vertically above the arch, and also 
downward to the horizon. The arch and streamers were both pale 
green.

1925    11    9  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed between 5.55 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. Altitude 
of arch about 30 degrees; azimuth about 120 degrees to 220 
degrees. Display mostly in form of arch, but some streamer action 
from 7.35 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Streamers colored light green.

1925    11    9  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
An auroral display was also reported on the 9th, from 7.45 p. to 
10.30 p.m., with azimuth of 140o to 195o and altitude of top of 
arch, 15o. (Neither of these [this one and that of 11/8] auroras 
was seen at the station, but reported by Weather Bureau employees 
in the suburbs.)

1925    11   10  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed between 6.30 p.m. until 11 p.m. Simple arc over 
the northern sky most of the time, but with an occasional narrow 
streamer like a searchlight ray toward the zenith.

1925    12   15  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch observed from 7.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. Display in form 
of white arch, with change at time to greenish tint. No streamers 
were observed. Altitude about 20 degrees; azimuth about 110 to 220 
degrees.

1926     1   22  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An auroral display was observed on the 22nd between 7:15 p.m. and 
8:45 p.m. It was of short duration but quite vivid. A rather 
unusual feature was the decidedly ruddy hue of some of the 
streamers, which extended about 50o above the horizon.

1926     1   22  EASTPORT            MAINE
Very brilliant auroral display observed between 7.00 and 8.15 p.m. 
Display first observed in form of dull white arch, with altitude 
about 15 degrees and azimuth 110 degrees to 200 degrees. At 7.20 
p.m. streamers pulsating slightly began to shoot up toward the 
Zenith and slightly beyond, at times crossing and criss-crossing 
like searchlight rays; colors of streamers, white, green and 
orange. Display at it's height extended from 20 degrees to 240 
degrees, azimuth.

1926     1   22  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
An auroral display was observed from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The 
auroral arch extended from northeast to northwest about 30o up 
from the horizon, and was attended by the waves of color from 
faint red to a bright pink. The predominating color of the display 
was bright pink and pale green.

1926     1   22  NORTH SCITUATE      RHODE ISLAND
[see entry for Providence, 1/22]

1926     1   22  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
On January 22nd. an aurora was first seen about 6:30 p.m. and 
continued for 2 hours, with maximum brilliancy about 7:30 p.m. The 
arch extended from the northwest to the northeast, to an altitude 
of about 30o above the horizon. The color at the northeast end of 
the arch changed imperceptibly from a pale red to a bright pink, 
becoming at the northwest end a white or pale green. The streamers 
were of rose, lavender and green, with occasional narrower 
streamers of greater brilliancy. Successive waves of color seemed 
to move upward from the horizon to the zenith.

(The above account of the aurora was taken from a description 
given by Lewis Boss of the astronomical observatory of F.E. 
Seagraves, at North Scituate, R.I. The aurora was also seen by 
many local residents)

1926     2    4  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
An auroral display was observed from 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The 
altitude of arch was about 20o extending from northeast to 
northwest with streamers of pale yellow ascending to an altitude 
of about 40o.

1926     2   11  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed between 9 p.m. and midnight.

1926     2   23  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed from 5.45 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Display in 
form of streamers of greenish, red and white tinge, extending to 
maximum height of 70 degrees about 6.45 p.m. Streamers pulsated 
slightly. No arch observed.
1926     2   24  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral observed from 8.15 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Display mostly in 
form of arch extending from 110 degrees, azimuth; altitude about 
15 degrees. Some streamers not very active, between 9.00 and 9.30 
p.m. Streamers reached altitude of 30 degrees. Color of display, 
white.

1926     2   24  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed 12.10 to 12.20 a.m. The northern sky was nearly 
covered with bands and plumes of light, reaching from the horizon 
to beyond the zenith at times. One ribbon of light had a distinct 
reddish hue.

1926     3    5  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
Aurorae occurred on the 5th and 9th.

1926     3    5  EASTPORT            MAINE
An auroral display of unusual brilliancy observed from 7.30 p.m. 
and continuing at Midnight. Display first observed in form of dull 
white arch, with altitude of 20 degrees and azimuth about 175 to 
220 degrees. About 8.20 p.m. it developed great activity and 
increased considerably in extent, with rapidly moving "Merry 
Dancers" and pulsating streamers reaching to the Zenith, with 
display covering nearly all of the northern half of the sky. At 
10.30 p.m. the display extended to the southern half of the sky 
and by 10.50 p.m. it covered the entire sky, except a small 
portion near the southeastern and southern horizon. During the 
period from 10.15 p.m. to 10.45 p.m. the greatest streamer 
activity occurred, with the pulsing waves and bands of light 
moving very rapidly. After 11.00 p.m. the display gradually 
diminished in extent and energy, but continued at Midnight. Colors 
observed - mostly light green, with some deeper green and yellow 
tints.

1926     3    5  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1926     3    5  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
Auroral displays were observed on the 5th, 9th and 25th, but all 
were rather faint and quite indefinite. On the 5th rays of a faint 
greenish color were observed for a few minutes at about 11.25 p.m. 
On the evening of the 9th, auroral lights were noted from 7 to 9. 
"Polar bands" were seen from 9 to 10.20 p.m., on the 25th, being 
very bright at 9.15.

1926     3    5  CONCORD             NEW HAMPSHIRE
[monthly summary only]

1926     3    5  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 11.30 p.m. in the form of pulsating flashes 
from the northern horizon to the zenith.

1926     3    6  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora continued from Midnight a.m. to 3.00 a.m.

1926     3    9  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
[see entry for 3/5]

1926     3    9  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
[monthly summary only]

1926     3    9  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1926     3    9  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[see entry for 3/5]

1926     3    9  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
An auroral display was observed from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The 
auroral arch extended from northeast to northwest, about 30o up 
from the horizon: and was attended by waves of white or pale green 
with tints of bright pink. The phenomenon was most pronounced 
between 9 and 10 p.m.

1926     3    9  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
On the evening of March 9th., an aurora of unusual brilliacy was 
observed. The arch formed a span of about 75o, was about 5o in 
width, and extended upward to an extreme altitude of about 20o. 
The center of the arch was almost due north. The arch, of a 
whitish hue, was first noted at 7:45 p.m. A little later, 
streamers of a bright green color began to shoot upward, and the 
period of greatest brilliancy was reached about 8:15 p.m. The 
streamers extended upward to an altitude of from 10o to 30o above 
the arch, and some bright streamers were seen below the arch. 
Above the arch the streamers were most brilliant east of the 
center, while below the arch the streamers were most brilliant 
west of the center. The phenomenon was observed to continue to 
about 9:15 p.m.

Outside reports of the aurora included a greenish hue to the arch, 
with crimson streamers; other colors reported seen were lavender 
and yellow, but it was generally conceded that green was the 
predominating color throughout the display.

1926     3    9  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed 7.15 to 7.45 p.m. as a band of light extending 
across the northern sky, its upper edge some 20o above the 
horizon.

1926     3   21  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch of about 20 degrees altitude, azimuth about 110 to 
220 degrees, observed from 7.30 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Arch of dull 
white color; no streamers.

1926     3   25  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[see entry for 3/5]

1926     4    6  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1926     4   14  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora occurred on the 14th, continuing after midnight to the 
early morning of the 15th. Streamers were present at intervals but 
the display consisted mostly of extended fields of pearly light 
from (approximately) azimuth 130o to 240o and at times extending 
to 20o to 30o south of the zenith.

1926     4   14  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
[monthly summary only]

1926     4   14  EASTPORT            MAINE
An unusually brilliant auroral display occurred this evening. It 
was first observed at 8.15 p.m. at which time vibrating streamers 
of greenish hue appeared in the North and in a few minutes they 
extended to all parts of the sky, radiating from the entire 
circumference of the horizon and converging at the zenith, 
appearing like the ribs of an umbrella; nearly all of streamers 
seemed to be about equal length. About 9.30 p.m. throbbing 
successive parallel waves of light were observed in upper part of 
sky extending from NW to SE, from about 30 degrees above horizon 
in NW to about 10 degrees  beyond zenith in southeast; they were 
like rays of huge searchlight and succeeded each other with 
exceptional rapidity, vibrating from East to West and spaces 
between appeared very dark. A luminous curtain and dancers 
observed in NW about 10.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., color of curtain, 
yellowish green and at times dull red tinge. Display gradually 
faded from 10.30 p.m., but was observable at Midnight.

1926     4   14  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1926     4   14  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora. - Noted as soon as darkness set in, it consisted at 8.25 
of faint wavering streaks and patches of light. At 9.00, it was 
still faint and ill-defined, having an azimuth of 135 degrees to 
180 degrees and an altitude of about 40 degrees. At 9.50 quite 
brilliant bands of wavering light rapidly extended from east to 
west. Az. about 90 to 270 and alt. of 90 or more. Nothing especial 
in the north noted from the station, presumably on account of the 
lights of the city. At 10.20 the aurora had become so faint as to 
make its presence doubtful, but at 10.30 auroral lights were again 
noticeable. It continued until after 3.00 a.m. of the 15th and was 
said to have been quite brilliant.

1926     4   14  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
An auroral display was observed from 7:25 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The 
auroral arch extended from northeast to west, about 30o up from 
the horizon and was attended by waves shooting up toward the 
zenith, which made the display one of night sky's most beautiful 
sights. The phenomenon was most prominent between 9 and 10:30 p.m. 
The colors being tints of rose and pale green.

1926     4   14  NORTH SCITUATE      RHODE ISLAND
[see entry for Providence, 4/14]

1926     4   14  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
A brilliant aurora was visible on April 14th. from shortly after 
sunset to midnight.

The most notable feature was the large area of the sky covered by 
the display, especially between 10:15 and 10:30 p.m., when some of 
the streamers extended more than 20o south of the zenith.

During much of the time the arch was noted with span of about 75o, 
with center 5o to 10o east of north, and altitude at highest point 
20o to 25o.

Streamers with a light greenish tinge were noted shortly after 
9:00 p.m.

At 10:15 p.m. rapid pulsations of light were noted, the direction 
of motion appearing to be from north to south.

The display was seen by many people of this vicinity, many 
reporting pronounced color effects, green, yellow, gold, pink, 
cerese and scarlet, and many noting the flickering of the light.

The aurora was observed by Prof. C.H. Currier at Brown University 
and Prof. F.E. Seagrave and Mr. L.J. Boss at Mr. Seagraves' 
observatory in North Scituate. All commented on the brilliancy of 
the display.

Shortly before midnight, Mr. Boss states, the streamers spread 
like fine white feathers over practically the whole sky.

The electrical disturbance caused some interference with telegraph 
and telephone lines.

1926     4   15  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora noted on 14th continued from Midnight a.m., gradually 
fading but observable at 2.00 a.m. Auroral arch of about 20 
degrees altitude; azimuth, 150 degrees to 200 degrees, observed 
from 9.10 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Color, dull white - no streamers.

1926     4   15  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 10.30 p.m.; simple arc in the north, with an 
occasional vertical streamer. No colors.

1926     4   17  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
On April 17th. a minor aurora was noted at about 9:00 p.m. It 
consisted of a small streamer near the zenith. It was of short 
duration.

1926     4   19  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
On the night of April 19th. an aurora was noted. It was a rather 
mild auroral display, noted at 9:30 p.m. The principal feature ws 
a long streamer, extending from about 15o above the northwest 
horizon nearly to the zenith, and resembling a shaft of light from 
a giant searchlight. No colors, other than white, were noted. 
Small patches of light were visible in other portions of the 
northern sky, mostly in the northwest.

1926     5    3  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display from 8.15 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Arch of about 30 
degrees altitude, azimuth about 150 degrees to 220 degrees and few 
streamers, without movement, shot up to altitude of about 45 
degrees. Color of display dull white.

1926     5    4  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora occurred on the 4th. Its estimated azimuth was from 190o 
to 140o and some of the streamers reached an altitude of about 
45o. The phenomenon was not particularly vivid.

1926     5    4  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
[monthly summary only]

1926     5    4  EASTPORT            MAINE
Very brilliant auroral display observed from 8.50 p.m. and 
continuing at midnight. First observed as few luminous streamers 
extending from about 30 degrees above northern horizon to Zenith. 
Shortly after 9.15 p.m. pulsing parallel waves of light appeared 
in all quarters of sky, except the South and Southwest, from 
points 30 to 40 degrees above the horizon and converged near the 
Zenith. They flashed with exceptional rapidity in a very 
snaky-like manner and the spaces between the parallel waves 
appeared very dark. The display continued active almost without a 
lull until after midnight.

1926     5    4  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1926     5    5  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display continued from Midnight a.m. and was observable at 
1.00 a.m. diminished in activity.

Auroral display observed from 10.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Display in 
form of parallel, pulsing waves of light that flashed continuously 
with very rapid movement. The waves appeared to emanate from about 
40 degrees above horizon in the North and Northwest and extended 
beyond the Zenith. The sky was very dark in North and Northwest 
beneath the light waves and dark spaces between the waves.

1926     6    7  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1926     6    8  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening from 10.20 p.m. to 11.15 
p.m. Display first observed in form of arch, altitude, 20 degrees; 
azimuth, about 150 to 210 degrees. At about 10.40 p.m. streamers 
began to shoot up toward Zenith reaching altitude of 70 degrees 
and moving rapidly from West to East and vice versa. Streamers 
were active at 11.15 p.m. when last observed. Color of display 
white mostly, but with greenish tinge at times.

1926     6    8  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1926     6   10  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora. - On the evening of the 10th, from 8.30 to 10.30, a 
display of auroral light was reported. Parallel streamers, without 
color, extending from the northeastern horizon to the zenith.

1926     8   10  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1926     9   10  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening from 8.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. 
First noted as dull white arch, azimuth about 160 to 200 degrees, 
altitude about 10 degrees; streamer action noted from 8.05 p.m. to 
8.20 p.m. when display took on more of a greenish hue. Streamers 
moved from West to East and vice versa, reaching altitude of 15 
degrees; movement not very rapid.
1926     9   14  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display noted this evening. First observed at 9.15 p.m. as 
greenish arch, altitude about 15 degrees, azimuth about 170 to 210 
degrees; sky below arch very dark. About 9.35 p.m. streamers began 
to shoot up toward zenith, with altitude of highest, 45 degrees. 
Streamers pulsated slightly and moved quite rapidly from West to 
East and vice versa. Display had greenish cast only. Last observed 
at 9.50 p.m.

1926     9   15  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening. First noted at 8.50 p.m., 
as dull white patch in Northwest. At 9.15 p.m. clouds had 
dissipated so that display was more discernible and in eastern sky 
rapidly pulsating waves of light were observed extending from 
horizon to zenith and radiating therefrom a short distance 
westerly. The waves moved rapidly in parallel flashes, with spaces 
between appearing very dark. At 9.25 p.m. Merry Dancers were noted 
in North, with longest streamers reaching altitude about 45 
degrees. Azimuth of display from 160 to 340 degrees. Last observed 
at 9.45 p.m. when activity had not abated.

1926     9   26  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora. - Aurora noted at 10.00 p.m. It had little color and 
consisted mostly of a narrow band of light extending from the 
northern horizon to the zenith.

1926    10   14  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora was observed on the 14th and 15th. On the 14th the 
phenomenon could not be observed satisfactorily on account of 
clouds.

1926    10   14  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT 
[monthly summary only]

1926    10   14  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display of unusual brilliancy observed this evening. First 
observed as arch in North at 5.50 p.m. At 7.10 p.m. a number of 
parallel beams of light were noted extending from N.NW to E.SE, no 
movement visible. At 8.40 p.m. display began to show activity. 
Near the Zenith it appeared like a shell burst and following the 
"burst" rays began to radiate in all directions therefrom, with 
rapid undulating movement and continually changing green and 
purple shades; in the SE display was in form of brilliant curtain, 
light green in color, except in center where it glowed a deep red 
for about 5 minutes. In NW between 8.40 and 9.00 p.m. there was 
also a curtain formation, light green, with red center, remaining 
for about 5 minutes, but gradually fading. Near Zenith display 
very active, with rapidly pulsating beams radiating in all 
directions. The only portion of the sky not touched by the 
display, low on the horizon from West to Southeast. Display still 
active at midnight. Most colorful witnessed in years here. Caused 
considerable trouble to telegraph communication and interfered 
with radio reception.

1926    10   14  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1926    10   14  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
On the evening of the 14th, from 10.30 to 11.00, a moderate 
display of the aurora was noted.

1926    10   14  NANTUCKET           MASSACHUSETTS
A well defined Aurora reported by surf patrol from 8:30 p.m. to 
5:00 a.m. th 15th.

1926    10   14  CONCORD             NEW HAMPSHIRE
marked display of Aurora Borealis on the 14" and 15"

1926    10   14  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
On October 14th an aurora was observed during the evening by many 
people of Providence and vicinity. It was visible from shortly 
after sunset until nearly midnight, and was at times quite 
brilliant. Early in the display, considerable color was reported, 
varying from dark red to pale yellow. Later in the evening, 
between 10:00 and 11:00, the display consisted mostly of whitish 
streamers, extending from low in the north well up to and often 
beyond the zenith. The disturbance seriously affected telegraph 
wires.

1926    10   14  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed from 9 to 11.30 p. Illumination extended entirely 
around and to the zenith, assuming the appearance of a canopy or 
umbrella. No particular variations in color noticed, all the light 
being yellowish, throughout. Vertical pulsating flashes or beams 
extended irregularly from the horizon to zenith, uniting at the 
zenith in widespread luminous patches varying in outline and 
intensity. 

1926    10   15  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
The display on the 15th was rather vivid, extending in azimuth 
from about 140o to 220o. It first appeared as a narrow arch of 
light, later streamers appeared, some of which reached nearly to 
the zenith.

1926    10   15  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
[monthly summary only]

1926    10   15  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display continued from Midnight of the 14th and last noted 
at 2.00 a.m. Auroral display noted this evening. At 7.55 p.m. 
first observed, with rapidly flashing parallel waves of light 
noted in nearly all quarters of the sky reaching to Zenith at 
times. At 8.35 p.m. there were only a few slender beams of light 
in the SE and these were very steady. At 9.20 p.m. display became 
more active with rapidly flashing parallel waves of light moving 
across the top of the sky. In the South a curtain was observed 
hanging about half way from the Zenith to the horizon. In the 
North "Merry Dancers" were very active. Only colors noted, white 
and light green. Display not nearly so brilliant as preceding 
night. Had entirely disappeared at 10.00 p.m. Interfered with 
telegraph communication and radio reception.

1926    10   15  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1926    10   15  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
On the 15th, from 6.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. there was an aurora of 
great brilliancy and extent. Az. 100o to 250o and altitude of 
streamers was about 90o at times.

1926    10   15  CONCORD             NEW HAMPSHIRE
[see entry for 10/14]

1926    10   15  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
A bright auroral display was observed from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 
It was an arch of about 80o in width and extended to an altitude 
of about 20o with streamers extending up to about 40o with colors 
of white or pale green tinged with in spots with pink.

1926    10   15  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
An aurora was observed during the evening of October 15th, more 
brilliant in some respects than that of the 14th, and affecting 
telegraph lines more seriously. The display was visible during 
almost the entire evening, in spite of the moonlight, and during 
the greater part of the time the lights had a pronounced greenish 
tinge, with some yellow and occasionally pink. The display 
consisted of pillars and patches of light in the north and 
flickering streamers, extending often beyond the zenith. About 
10:00 p.m. a long elliptical arch was noted low in the north.

1926    10   15  BURLINGTON          VERMONT 
Aurora again observed from 7 to 10.30 p. Simple arc in the north, 
with occasional vertical beams from different parts of the arc, 
none observed reaching the zenith, and none observed in other 
parts of the sky as on the preceding evening.

1926    10   19  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
On the evening of the 19th there was another display which 
consisted mainly of patches of color that varied in intensity and 
moved back and forth across the sky.

1926    11   28  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch of about 15 degrees altitude, azimuth about 170 to 
200 degrees, observed from 7.15 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. No streamers or 
movement observed; color, dull white.

1926    12    8  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral glow observed from 5.15 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

1927     1    7  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
An auroral display was observed from 7:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. The 
altitude of the arch was about 20o and the azimuth extended from 
130o to 230o. The display was brightest from 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 
p.m. During that time there were streamers of pale yellow, 
ascending from a few degrees below the arc to an altitude of about 
45o.

1927     2   28  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening. First observed at 7.20 p.m. 
as dull white arch, with azimuth about 130 to 200 degrees, and 
altitude at highest point, 25 degrees. At 7.30 p.m. several narrow 
shafts of light shot up toward Zenith reaching altitude of 60 
degrees. These "danced" for a few minutes, after which display 
died to dull white arch which gradually faded till barely 
discernible. Display became more active after 10.00 p.m. and at 
11.30 p.m. "Merry Dancers" were noted in most sections of Northern 
sky. Last observed at 11.30 p.m. when very active. In first of 
evening about 7.30 p.m. low arch of brilliant green color noted 
under white arch, just above horizon.

1927     2   28  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
A faint aurora was observed from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. it was not 
a marked display, being only a white arch with occasional pale 
green streamers.

1927     2   28  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Simple arc in the north, with 
an occasional vertical flash.

1927     3    8  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1927     3    9  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora was reported on the 9th but not observed at this 
station.

1927     3    9  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1927     3    9  NANTUCKET           MASSACHUSETTS
Coast Guard Base #3 reports a well defined Aurora from 11:00 p.m. 
to 11:15 p.m.

1927     3   27  EASTPORT            MAINE
Very brilliant auroral display observed this evening. First 
observed at 7.40 p.m. as vivid white arch; altitude about 15 
degrees; azimuth about 150 to 200 degrees. Display became active 
at 8.30 p.m. when streamers began to shoot up toward the zenith 
nearly reaching same. Streamers "danced" slightly. About 9.45 p.m. 
display active in all quarters of the Northern sky with rapidly 
moving pulsing waves of light darting across the sky near the 
Zenith. When last observed at 10.45 p.m. it had faded greatly and 
was not active. Display had yellowish cast.

1927     3   27  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 9.45 p.m., still continuing at 10 o'clock. It 
was in the form of the usual arc across the north, with occasional 
vertical streamers.

1927     4   11  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening. First noted at 10.30 p.m. 
Luminous curtain or patch of light about 10 degrees in altitude in 
North with few streamers radiating therefrom. Arch noted low on 
horizon below curtain. Last observed at 10.45 p.m. when appeared 
to be fading. Color of display, light green.

1927     4   24  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening. First observed at 7.30 p.m. 
as dull white arch, azimuth about 150 to 200 degrees, altitude 
about 15 degrees. At 8.15 p.m. display became active and numerous 
slender streamers shot up toward the Zenith; longest streamers 
reached altitude of 60 degrees. They had a slight flashing 
movement from West to East and vice versa. Display at times had 
brilliant light greenish cast and extended to most of the sky from 
NW to NE. Faded from 9.00 p.m. on and at 10.00 p.m. dull white 
arch barely visible.

1927     5    3  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening. First noted at 8.10 p.m. as 
dull white arch; azimuth about 150 to 220 degrees; altitude about 
20 degrees. Considerable streamer action commenced 11.00 p.m. and 
continued at midnight. Slender shafts of light shot up from 
northern horizon nearly to zenith. They had rapid flashing 
movement. Color, light green.
1927     5    4  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display continued from midnight a.m. and when last 
observed at 12.30 a.m. quite active with numerous slender shafts 
of light in North.

1927     5   20  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display this evening. First observed at 9.00 p.m. Several 
slender beams of light extended from horizon to altitude of 60 
degrees as maximum in Northern part of sky. They had no movement 
and did not "dance" or pulse. They appeared and disappeared until 
9.45 p.m. when they disappeared finally. Color of display, light 
green.

1927     5   28  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An aurora occurred during the evening of the 28th, continuing into 
the early morning of the 29th. The phenomenon consisted of a 
pearly glow extending in altitude about 15o above the northern 
horizon and in azimuth from about 330o to 20o. No streamers were 
noted.

1927     8    2  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1927     8   10  EASTPORT            MAINE Aurora observed from 
7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. A faint light green blanket extending from 
about 15 degrees above horizon to the Zenith. No movement 
observed.

1927     8   17  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1927     8   20  EASTPORT            MAINE
Unusually brilliant auroral display observed this evening 
beginning at 7.50 p.m. and continuing all night. Most active 
display ever witnessed by observer. When first noted at 7.50 p.m. 
display was observed as faint greenish glow through clouds in 
Northern sky. As clouds dissipated the aurora developed till at 
times the entire sky was streaked with gigantic rays extending 
from all directions to the Zenith. They flashed rapidly and 
appeared and disappeared instantly, all having a rapid pulsing 
movement. At times at the Zenith the display took on the 
appearance of a shell burst, with the rays streaming in all 
directions from the white patch resembling the shell burst. The 
color was mostly white, but sometimes green and a reddish cast was 
noted occasionally.

1927     8   20  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed between 7.30 and 8 p. Oscillating bands of light 
extended from the northeastern horizon through the zenith and down 
to within 25o of the southern horizon. The light had a pinkish 
tint, and the phenomenon lasted but a short time.
1927     8   21  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display continued with considerable activity from Midnight 
a.m. on and was still active when last observed at 2.00 a.m.

1927     9    8  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed from 7.30 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. First 
observed at 7.30 p.m. as luminous green band extending across sky, 
azimuth about 150 degrees to 220 degrees; altitude at highest 
point of arch, about 30 degrees. Some streamer action between 7.45 
p.m. and 8.15 p.m. Gradually faded after 8.15 p.m.

1927     9    8  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed from 7.45 to 8.30 p.m. A narrow band of light 
appeared in the northeastern sky, and later a few vertical 
streamers were observed.

1927     9   26  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Few slender 
streamers extended from horizon to altitude of 45 degrees in 
Northern Part of sky. They appeared and disappeared. Color, light 
green.

1927    10    5  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch, altitude about 25 degrees, azimuth about 165 to 200 
degrees, observed from 9.15 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Display appeared 
inactive; no streamers noted; color - light green. 
1927    10   12  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed from 5.45 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. When first 
observed at 5.45 p.m. streamers were shooting up towards the 
Zenith from a small patch in the Northern part of the sky and this 
soon extended to most of the Northern sky, azimuth about 150 
degrees to 220 degrees, with some streamers reaching almost to 
Zenith. Streamers "danced" with great rapidity. Color - light 
green. Gradually subsided after 6.15 p.m. and was not observed 
after 6.30 p.m.

1927    10   22  NORTH SCITUATE      RHODE ISLAND
[see entry for Providence, 10/22]

1927    10   22  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
An aurora was observed at 11:30 p.m. October 22, about due north. 
There was a low arch and the streamers did not reach very high, 
not more than 45o. Only whitish lights were observed. Clouds were 
forming, making detailed and close observation impracticable. The 
aurora was observed at the Seagrave observatory in North Scituate, 
where it was seen earlier and until well after midnight.

1927    10   23  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
an aurora was observed during the very early morning of the 23rd. 
It extended in azimuth from about 330o to about 30o. Streamers 
appeared at times attaining an altitude of about 45o.

1927    10   23  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
On the evening of October 23rd a rather weak auroral display was 
noted between 8:30 and 9:00. No arch was observed, but there were 
pulsations of white light from the northern sky toward the zenith.

1927    10   29  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed from 8.30 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. First 
observed as luminous white patch in North at 8.30 p.m. At 9.00 
p.m. it increased in extent and energy numerous slender streamers 
shotting up towards the zenith and "dancing"; highest of streamers 
about 60 degrees. The display continued active till shortly after 
11.00 p.m. when it faded and at 11.15 p.m. could not be seen. 
Colors - white and light green.

1927    11   29  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch noted from 9.00 p.m. to 10.15 p.m. Arch extended from 
160 degrees to 220 degrees; altitude, 20 degrees. From 9.30 p.m. 
to 10.00 p.m. few slender streamers noted shooting up towards the 
Zenith reaching maximum altitude of 45 degrees. Color of display - 
light green.

1927    11   29  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
A simple auroral arc was observed in the north at 10.30 p.m.

1927    11   30  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral glow observed in North between 9.45 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. 

1928     7    7  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT
An unusual display of Aurora Borealis was observed from 9:00 p.m. 
of the 7th to during night a.m. of the 8th. The phenomenon reached 
its maximum brilliance between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. During 
that time, colored streamers, red and green, appeared and the 
shafts of light covered nearly the entire sky, converging to a 
point about 15o south of the zenith. Between 10:40 p.m. and 10:50 
p.m. a red glow, resembling the reflection of a distant 
conflagration, suffused the western sky. After 11:00 p.m. the 
phenomenon gradually faded. Reports indicate that while induced 
currents seriously hampered telegraphic communication, radio 
reception was unaffected.

1928     7    7  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
[monthly summary only]

1928     7    7  EASTPORT            MAINE
Most colorful auroral display ever witnessed by observer occurred 
this evening. Aurora first observed about 8.30 p.m. as arch of 
greenish tint, azimuth about 130 to 200 degrees; altitude about 20 
degrees at crest. At 9.00 p.m. pronounced curtain of reddish 
purple noted in East and another with colors not quite so vivid in 
Northwest. Display spread rapidly to all parts of the sky, except 
low on horizon in the Southwest. Streamers reached from horizon to 
Zenith where appeared like a shell burst in top of sky with 
streamers and banners of green and reddish purple radiating in all 
directions. Color gradually faded after 9.30 p.m. with streamers 
becoming more active, reaching height of activity between 10.00 
and 10.30 p.m. when they flashed and pulsed rapidly in Northern 
sky and beams flashed rapidly across the top of the sky like giant 
searchlight rays. Last observed at 11.00 p.m. when it was confined 
to the Northern sky and fading fast.

1928     7    7  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1928     7    7  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[monthly summary only]

1928     7    7  WORCESTER           MASSACHUSETTS
I first saw the display at 9 p.m., when it covered virtually the 
entire sky down to about 10 above the SSE. horizon. This part of 
the display, from 9 to 9:15, was one of considerable brilliance 
and was marked not only by its extensiveness and the auroral 
corona but also by large patches of intense red or green. The 
exceedingly clear air and sky favored a fine view of the display. 
Immediately after this bright phase, from 9:15 to 9:30, there were 
four distinct arches, two overhead and two in the north, while two 
in the southern sky had faded but could still be distinguished. At 
10:15 the display was still extensive but not so bright.

At 10:40 the display was entering on another stage of great 
brightness, color and extent. Colors appeared at 10:45, rapidly 
becoming bright. The greens carried the most light, while the 
reds, varying from crimson to fire glow, were rich in tone. The 
display again extended far into the south down to within about 10 
of the horizon, the southernmost arch being very bright. The 
corona formed brilliantly overhead and to the SSE. of the zenith. 
The total light was sufficient for reading. At 10:52 the display 
began to flicker. There was a considerable motion in the corona.

From 10:55 to 11 a steady, progressive motion of auroral lights 
across the zenith was noted and roughly measured as to angular 
velocity. The mean of four observations was 0.1 radian in 10 
seconds. At a height of 100 km. this would mean a velocity of 1 
km. per second. I assume that this motion may be taken to 
represent the wind at that great height. - Charles F. Brooks, 
Clark University. [56 MWR 280, 1928]

1928     7    7  CONCORD             NEW HAMPSHIRE
[monthly summary only]

1928     7    7  NEWPORT             NEW HAMPSHIRE
While stopping at Newport, N.H., the aurora of the evening of July 
7, 1928, was called to my attention at 10 o'clock. At that time 
the entire sky looked as if covered with an irregular layer of 
thin, luminous clouds, changing and pulsating. Faint rose-colored 
tints were observed, especially in the south, but the general 
color as I saw it was whitish. There was not auroral arch, and no 
streamers were seen to rise from any point above the horizon. 
Overhead I noted a slight convergence of luminous waves about 2o 
south of the zenith. At 11 o'clock, when last observed, the 
phenomenon had faded to a great extent. - Willis E. Hurd.
[56 MWR 281, 1928]

1928     7    7  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
[monthly summary only]

1928     7    7  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
An aurora, which prevailed in the heavens from 8:10 p.m. on July 
7th to daybreak on the 8th, was noted. It covered the whole sky 
and formed a crown just southeast of the zenith about 8:30 p.m., 
which lasted for two or three hours. It was a whitish yellow to 
red about 10:00 p.m., which changed to a greenish hue about 11:00 
p.m. From midnight to daybreak (July 8) the color was of a yellow 
and white tinge. Very attractive streamers shot out from the 
northwest, north and northeast. No arch was observed.

1928     7    7  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora reported as quite brilliant shortly before midnight, and as 
interfering with telegraph operation. Continued after midnight to 
the 8th. No other details available.

1928     7    8  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening. Several slender streamers 
noted in North between 8.45 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. They had moderately 
rapid movement; color - light green.

1928     7    8  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[monthly summary only]

1928     7    8  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
[monthly summary only]
1928     9    1  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display reported during evening. Streamers of greenish hue 
described as very active.

1928     9    7  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening. First noted at 8.15 p.m.; 
azimuth about 150 degrees to 220 degrees. Several patches of 
greenish shade from which streamers shot up toward the Zenith to 
maximum altitude of 50 degrees; streamers "danced" from West to 
East and vice versa. When last seen at 10.10 p.m. display was 
still active.

1928     9    8  EASTPORT            MAINE
Very brilliant auroral display this evening. First observed at 
7.00 p.m. in form of Arch, altitude, 15 degrees; azimuth, 150 
degrees to 210 degrees. Display became active about 7.30 p.m. 
extending over entire Northern portion of sky, with beams of light 
darting across the top of the sky and streamers "dancing" from 
patches of greenish hue. Sky below display near northern horizon 
colored reddish purple. Display active at 11.30 p.m. when last 
observed.

1928     9    8  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1928     9    8  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[monthly summary only]

1928     9    8  NANTUCKET           MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora very faint from seven p.m. to seven thirty p.m.

1928     9    8  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
[monthly summary only]

1928     9    8  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
An aurora was noted at 7:45 p.m. on the 8th of September. It 
consisted of a whitish yellow glow in the northern sky, in the 
shape of an arch. No streamers or other effects were seen.

1928     9    8  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Moderate auroral display observed most of the evening, 7.30 to 
11.30; display confined to a simple arc, with an occasional 
streamer.

1928     9    9  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch of about 15 degrees altitude and azimuth, 170 degress 
to 210 degrees, observed from 7.30 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. No streamers 
observed.

1928     9   24  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch of about 15 degrees altitude observed from 8.15 p.m. 
to 9.15 p.m. Azimuth about 160 to 200 degrees. Few streamers 
noted, but with very little movement.

1928    10    6  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening from 8.15 p.m. to 10.15 p.m. 
First observed as white arch of about 15 degrees altitude, azimuth 
about 180 to 220 degrees. At 9.00 p.m. streamers of light green 
observed shooting up toward zenith, reaching maximum altitude of 
50 degrees. They did not have any noticeable movement. At 10.00 
p.m. arch only visible and faded completely about 10.15 p.m.

1928    10    6  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[monthly summary only]

1928    10    6  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
[monthly summary only]

1928    10   21  EASTPORT            MAINE 
Auroral arch of about 20 degrees altitude, azimuth about 150 
degrees to 210 degrees, observed from 7.15 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. No 
streamers noted.

1928    10   24  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
A faint auroral display was observed on the 24th from 9:50 p.m. to 
10:40 p.m. It was of a pale green color; no streamers prevailed. 
It extended about 50o on the northwestern horizon; altitude about 
15o or less.

1928    11   11  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
The only phenomena not fully covered by the tabulated statement 
was an aurora on the 11th. This was observed at 10 p.m. as a band 
of light across the northern sky extending upward about 15o. 
Intermittent vertical streamers were noted, with a searchlight 
effect.

1928    11   12  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed from 10.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. First 
observed as dull white arch of about 20 degrees altitude, azimuth 
about 130 to 210 degrees. At 10.30 p.m. a number of streamers of 
light greenish hue observed shooting up towards the Zenith in 
Northwest. They reached a maximum altitude of 75 degrees. Display 
at 11.00 p.m. was in arch form ony and fading.

1928    12    5  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display this evening fom 10.00 p.m. and continuing at 
11.00 p.m. Streamers of whitish hue shot up nearly to Zenith; 
azimuth about 110 to 220 degrees. They had no lateral movement but 
faded and reappeared at intervals.

1928    12    5  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[monthly summary only]

1928    12   12  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch of about 10 degrees altitude; azimuth about 175 to 
225 degrees, observed from 6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

1929     1    8  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display this evening from 5.45 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. First 
observed in form of dull white arch; azimuth, about 150 degrees to 
210 degrees; altitude, about 20 degrees. At 7.00 p.m. display 
became active with patches of greenish hue appearing in Northern 
sky from which streamers appeared, faded and reappeared; some 
streamers reached altitude of 75 degrees. Display ceased activity 
about 9.30 p.m. and at 10.00 p.m. only faint arch could be seen.

1929     1    8  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
[monthly summary only]

1929     2   27  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed from 8.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. First 
observed when sky cleared at 8.30 p.m. when streamers were noted 
radiating from all parts of Northern horizon and converging at 
Zenith. Patches of light noted in Northwest and Northeast fading 
and reappearing, while streamers pulsed and appeared in parralel 
formation with dark spaces between. Display at height between 8.40 
and 10.00 p.m. gradually fading thereafter. Colors - white and 
light green.

1929     2   27  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1929     2   27  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[monthly summary only]

1929     7   12  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929     7   13  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1929     7   14  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929     7   14  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
An aurora was observed at 9.45 p.m., showing simple arc with its 
highest point about 20o above the northern horizon.

1929     7   15  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929     7   30  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929     7   31  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929     8    1  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929     8    2  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929     9   20  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929     9   21  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch of about 15 degrees altitude observed from 7.20 p.m. 
to 11.00 p.m.; azimuth about 160 degrees to 200 degrees. Some 
slight streamer action reported at times. Color - light green.

1929     9   21  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929     9   22  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929    10   18  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929    10   18  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
[monthly summary only]

1929    10   19  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1929    10   28  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display observed this evening. Arch of about 15 degrees 
altitude; azimuth, about 180 degrees to 225 degrees, noted from 
7.30 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Some slight streamer action observer; 
streamers reached maximum altitude of about 40 degrees; color - 
light green.

1929    10   28  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1929    10   28  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora observed at 8 p.m. A band of light crossed the northern sky 
at an elevation of about 15o. From this numerous vertical 
prominences extended upward some 5o farther. Little movement was 
observed.

1929    10   29  PORTLAND            MAINE
[monthly summary only]

1929    11    2  EASTPORT            MAINE
Very brilliant auroral display this evening. First observed at 
10.00 p.m. when display extended from 140 degrees to 220 degrees, 
with large patch of light green covering most of lower North 
section of sky and rapidly pulsing streamers shooting to and 
beyond the Zenith from the Northeast section of the display. Some 
red patches reported, but not seen by observer. Display active at 
midnight.

1929    11    3  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral display continued from Midnight; reported active at 12.30 
a.m., when last observer. 

1929    12   11  PORTLAND            MAINE
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1929    12   12  PORTLAND            MAINE
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