1880 1 4 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] After this time [7.45 p.m.] it continued to be cloudy but auroral light was plinly visible from 11.15 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. The form being a moveable arch of a moderately bright white color. Its altitude varied from 20 to 25 degrees - Azimuth 30 to 45o. No clear sky, or even a star, was anywhere visible at this time. [WB] 1880 1 4 WOODSTOCK VERMONT A slight aurora at 8 o'clock in the evening 1880 1 7 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Faint auroral light observed at 11.40 p.m. [WB] 1880 1 7 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted at 9 p.m.: the bright arch of light was the only noteworthy feature: at 11.15 p.m. a very faint light was observed in the North: no aurora seen after the latter time. [WB] 1880 1 8 EASTPORT MAINE Auroral light disappeared about 3.00 a.m. straw color. [WB] 1880 1 28 GARDINER MAINE Slight aurora 1880 2 6 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Faint auroral light observed at 9.00 p.m. [WB] 1880 2 7 EASTPORT MAINE Auroral light disappeared at 3.00 a.m. straw color. [WB] 1880 2 29 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] An auroral arch of about 20o in height and extending from N.NW. to N.NE. began at 9 p.m. and ended at 11.30 p.m. Five luminous beams, rising to a height of about 25o, and lasting but a few minutes. Color of aurora and beams, pale yellow. [WB] 1880 2 29 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, quite bright with beams 1880 3 10 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 3 12 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Faint auroral light observed at 11.45 p.m. [WB] 1880 3 12 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 11.15 p.m. to 11.55 p.m. faint Aurora observed: a few streamers and faint arch of bright light in North: no dark segment: no record since 11.55 p.m. obtainable. [WB] 1880 3 13 BANGOR MAINE An Aurora was visible this evening, time of beginning unknown. It was of a brilliant yellow color and of the first class. It extended from 130o to 215o, and 45o altitude, lasting over midnight [WB] 1880 3 13 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral light ended at about 3.00 a.m. color pale yellow. ... faint auroral light observed at 9.00 p.m. and continues [WB] 1880 3 13 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 3 13 BURLINGTON VERMONT Shortly after 9 p.m. faint aurora observed, through a rift in heavey str. clouds: observation obtainable for only a few minutes. [WB] 1880 3 14 BANGOR MAINE Aurora continued to 3.15 a.m. [WB] 1880 3 14 EASTPORT MAINE Auroral light disappeared; about 2.00 a.m., color pale yellow. [WB] 1880 3 17 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Began 8.00 p.m. of 17th ended at daylight of 18th At 8.00 p.m. of this day (17th) an aurora appeared in the northern horizon - it consisted of an arch of white light measuring 12o of altitude and 40o of azimuth, with a dark colored segment below the arch, the segment being so dark as at first to be mistaken for a cloud, between 8 and 9 p.m. streamers of quivering white light shot upwards nearly to the zenith. The display lasted until daylight of the 18th and would doubtless have been very brilliant, but for the moon which shone brightly during most of the time. [WB] 1880 3 17 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT A faint light to north 15o high, supposed to be an aurora observed at 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. [WB] 1880 3 17 BANGOR MAINE An Aurora of the 3rd and 5th classes became visible at 11.05 P.M. lasting over midnight. A dark segment appeared. The extent of the Aurora was 120o to 240o, and the highest part was about 37o. [WB] 1880 3 17 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] auroral arch observed at 9.00 p.m. and continues [WB] 1880 3 17 GARDINER MAINE Beautiful aurora, at dark moon very bright but low broad arch very distinct with beams and sometimes dark cloud below, very bright at midnight, but at 2.am had disappeared. 1880 3 17 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 3 17 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS March 17th-18th [microfilm] Aurora, first seen at 11.30 p.m. it being then partly obscured. The visible portion resembling a long trail of white smoke or steam, this appearance being caused by the ragged edges of the clouds above. Underneath this light, was a dark segment about 10o in height above the horizon at the north point the extremities of both segment and Aurora, being obscured by clouds. The light was very brilliant when visible, causing the stars to appear as if veiled by white gauze, and almost obscuring them at times. These conditions remained with slight changes in the position of the clouds, until midnight, with the exception of a slight greenish tinge to the light at 11.45 lasting but a few moments. [WB] 1880 3 17 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Bright in N [Remington] 1880 3 17 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS One aurora observed on the 17th, sky cloudless, formed luminous patches over the northerly and northwesterly horizon; later in the evening a continuous segment, not very bright, sending out faint streamers at intervals, some extending to 60o. 1880 3 17 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 9.30 The aurora faintly appears bearing NE by E to NW 945 The coruscations are splendidly shooting to an altitude of 20 to 25 degrees 1015 p.m. the [three words illegible] altitude 15 to 18 degs and due north a streamer shoots up [one word illegible] 30 degs by 1030 it becomes faint and nearly disappears. The brilliancy of the moon in the West dimed the beauty of the aurora. 1880 3 17 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Bright aurora 1880 3 17 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora the first observed since the 7th of October last: not seen until about 9 p.m. 1880 3 17 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora Borealis on night of 17th, and morning of the 18th. First appearance 7.20 p.m. continuing untill 4 Am on 18th Streamers commenced to play at 9.30 p.m. reaching their greatest brilliancy at 10.: having an altitude of 70 [deg] and having a quick motion from East to West. Bearing North From 10 Pm to 1.30 A.m. the aurora was of a diffuse white intermixed with patches of dark segment sometimes having an altitude of 40 [deg] which was mainly the altitude of the aurora during the rest of the night At 1.35 Am on 18th, a recuring fit took place, and the aurora had a dancing motion up and down, with the rapidity of lighting; from that time untill the end, the aurora was mainly of a diffuse white with patches of dark segment mixed in. Which was the main characteristic of this aurora The aurora was observed all around the horizon. these patches of dark segment remarked of above had a slow lateral motion from W. to E. No dark cloud below the arch observed here. 1880 3 18 BANGOR MAINE The Aurora of 17th continued until 2:55 a.m. Its color was brilliant yellow and its greatest intensity occurred about 12.30 a.m. [WB] 1880 3 18 EASTPORT MAINE Auroral arch disappeared about 3.00 a.m., height of arch, about 40o extending from NW to NE, six luminous beams were observed shooting up towards the zenith (straw color). [WB] 1880 3 18 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS Aurora partially obscured, but its extent is believed to have been from 135o to 225o of azimuth, and altitude at the meridian about 35o. The light remained white and stationary until about 1.00 a.m. when it quickly faded and disappeared at about 1.30 a.m. [WB] 1880 3 20 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Bright aurora [original: denoted by "] 1880 3 31 GREAT BARRINGTON MASSACHUSETTS verry little Aurora at eve [note: site is at Beane Mountain in Great Barrington] 1880 4 1 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] At 10.00 p.m. a faint white aurora was noticed, an arch of pale white light of 10o altitude and 30o azimuth, extending from the north to northeast nearly. no streamers disappeared entirely at 11.30 p.m. [WB] 1880 4 1 CORNISH MAINE Aurora all the eve 1880 4 1 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch observed at 7.20 p.m. and continues [WB] 1880 4 1 GARDINER MAINE Beautiful aurora, visible at 8, bright at midnight, flat arch above dark cloud. 1880 4 1 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 4 1 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS one aurora observed on th 1st. It consisted of a bright segment of about 15o azimuth, [one word illegible] very diffuse border from which short rays were shooting upwards to 15o to 20o altitude; the whole phenomena being of a slight quivering motion. 1880 4 1 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora on 1st 8.30 p.m. and on 2d 8 p.m. to 9 of faint white. 1880 4 1 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] A faint aurora was observed from 10.00 p.m. up to midnight. [WB] 1880 4 1 BURLINGTON VERMONT At 8.30 p.m. an aurora was observed: the light, of a pale straw color, was bright but diffuse: the arch of light: Streamers and dark Segment were absent. At 11 p.m. the same description of light existed and continued. [WB] 1880 4 1 WINDSOR VERMONT The appearance of the Aurora of the 1th was as follows. at 8.40 PM a faint diffuse light in the north. 9.25 pm barely distinguishable. 12 PM arch 15 [deg] or 18 [deg] high, with dark segment. 2 AM 2nd inst. same as at midnight but fainter. 1880 4 2 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch disappeared about 2.30 a.m., height of arch 40o extending from N.NW. to N.NE. bright yellow color. [WB] 1880 4 2 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [see emtry for 4/1] 1880 4 2 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint aurora observed from midnight of 1st inst until 1.00 a.m. [WB] 1880 4 2 BURLINGTON VERMONT At 12 a.m. and until 12.30 a.m., since when no record obtainable, an aurora was observed, of record on the 1st instant, in the late p.m., a bright arch of light and a few streamers in the North and North North West but no dark Segment. [WB] 1880 4 4 BURLINGTON VERMONT Through rift in the clouds, at 11.55 p.m. an aurora was observed: bright light of an emerald green in North and North North East: arch of light: dark Segment and Streamers were absent. [WB] 1880 4 5 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE * Aurora suspected on 5th 1880 4 5 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. an aurora was observed: bright emerald green light in North and North North East: bright arch of light: dark Segment and streamers were absent: the clouds soon obscured view and heavy rain having set in further observation was precluded. [WB] 1880 4 28 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] At 7.40 p.m. an aurora of 35o azimuth observed in the northern horizon -- the aurora extended from the constellation Cassiopeia to the star Vega in Lyra -- The dark segment near the horizon was well defined, and almost black the aurora itself being of a delicate rose color, the part nearest the star Vega, being by far the most brilliant -- There was nothing of an arch or crown about this aurora, only streamers of steady light, of variable brightness, and altitude, the streamers shooting up occasionally to an altitude of 30o -- The aurora disappeared entirely at 10.00 p.m., and was not renewed during the night. [WB] 1880 4 28 BANGOR MAINE An Aurora was visible through a rift in the clouds. The only information observable, was that it had beams. [WB] 1880 4 28 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch appeared at 8.30 p.m. obscured by stratus clouds at 10.30 p.m., it extended from about NW to NE, height about 35o, no movement detected, straw color. [WB] 1880 4 28 GARDINER MAINE Aurora first observed at 8. p.m., not very brilliant, occupying about 60o of the horizon, no beams, still visible at 1. a.m. but more faint. 1880 4 28 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 4 28 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS * some auroral light strongly suspected April 28, 11-1/2 p.m. 1880 4 28 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora on 28th at 9 p.m. but the sky was soon obscured by clouds when seen was very bright 1880 4 28 BURLINGTON VERMONT At 9 p.m. an aurora was observed which had apparently been of record since twilight, it being impossible to record the exact moment when the sun's light was lost and the aurora began: this light was observed until 9 p.m., when through a rift in the clouds a partial observation of the aurora was had: the dark Segment, arch of light and a few streamers were recorded as seen in the North. At 11.15 p.m. the aurora was again seen: the light, of a pale emerald green, was bright: the northern horizon was clear but a veil of stratus clouds hung about 45o above the horizon: the contrast with the light of the aurora was very beautiful. The dark Segment and bright arch of light were very distinct : streamers were noted in the North, North North East and North North West. The aurora apparently continued during the night: the last observation, of record, was at 11.55 p.m. when the prominent characteristics heretofore noted were no longer present but a steady light remained above the vestige of the dark Segment and arch of light. [WB] 1880 4 28 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 4 28 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora, seen through dark broken clouds from 8 to 9 p.m. 1880 5 1 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] Observed faint auroral light from 9 to 11 p.m. [WB] 1880 5 1 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 9 p.m. Aurora a light flash 1880 5 1 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch about 8 p.m. [WB] 1880 5 1 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, very bright above dark cloud, at midnight nearly obscured by clouds, at 1.am not visible. 1880 5 1 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora - evening - obscured by stratus clouds 1880 5 2 BANGOR MAINE An Aurora from 11.35 p.m. to 12 Midnight, was visible. Very brilliant, white, and composed of Beams and dancers in a maze of light. Approximated Altitude 45o and Azimuth 75o to 290o. I did not observe this, but was informed of it by the Police. [WB] 1880 5 2 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch disappeared about 2.45 a.m. [WB] 1880 5 2 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not very bright, obscured by clouds before midnight. 1880 5 2 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS One aurora on record on the 2d; consisted of a moderately bright, diffuse light above a dark segment, with a few rays of different altitude, showing but little motion and change in appearance, disappearing at about 1025 pm. 1880 5 2 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 11.15 p.m. until midnight faint aurora observed in the North: diffuse green light: dark segment, arch of light and streamers absent. [WB] 1880 5 3 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 12 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. faint Aurora observed, of record in p.m. on 2" inst., diffuse green light: dark segment, arch of light and streamers not seen. [WB] 1880 5 6 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora on 6 faint 9 p.m. 1880 5 10 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] At 10.55 p.m. a peculiar form of aurora was observed Azimuth about 120o. Altitude 45o to 60o. The general appearance was similar to very light cumulus clouds The lower half was of a uniformly dim white color with scarcely andy perceptible motion. The upper half consisted of detached masses of about the same color and moved from W. to E. always deflected towards the horizon. The northern horizon is not visible from the office consequently it is unknown whether or not a dark segment of arch formed the base of the aurora. such an arch could not have an altitude of more than 5o or 6o. The time of ending is unknown but was later than 11.40 p.m. [WB] 1880 5 14 CLINTON MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1880 5 14 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE Auroral display visible in the night, and early morning of 14th and 15 inst. 1880 5 14 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora 10o altitude 9 p.m. 1880 5 14 BURLINGTON VERMONT Bright moon light night. From 9 p.m. until midnight a very brilliant Aurora was observed, which had evidently been visible at twilight: the bright arch of light was remarkably distinct, of a pale green color: the arch extended over the entire northern horizon, through the light the stars were plainly visible. The display was remarkable for the entire absence of the dark Segment: no streamers were observed. [WB] 1880 5 14 LUNENBURGH VERMONT Aurora 1880 5 14 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 5 15 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not visible at 9. At 11 quite bright, still bright at 1.40 a.m. 1880 5 15 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 12 a.m. until 12.30 a.m. a very brilliant aurora was observed, of record on the night of the 14" inst., the characteristics had, however, entirely changed: the arch of light was less prominent but the dark Segment was remarkably distinct at first although it did not remain, a rapid succession of waves of light, somewhat like the streamers but not extending above the dark Segment, these waves began about midnight: the popular name by which this portion of the Aurora is known is "Dancers": the display was very fine: at short intervals the waves would, apparently, begin in the extreme North West, of a deep rose color, and run to the North and there, apparently, only to be replaced by other waves, of a pale straw color, which would run to the extreme North East: by this apparent movement the dark segment was at no time complete. At short intervals streamers were observed extending almost up to the zenith. No record was obtainable after 12.30 a.m., although the aurora at that time had not diminished in brilliancy. [WB] 1880 5 17 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, at 11.pm faint flat arch above dark cloud, at 1.40am no clouds, aurora still visible. 1880 5 17 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 9 p.m. until midnight an Aurora was observed. Bright arch of light and dark segment were distinct but no streamers were observed. [WB] 1880 5 18 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 12 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. an Aurora of record in p.m. of 17", was observed: bright arch of light and dark segment distinct but no streamers seen. [WB] 1880 5 27 GARDINER MAINE At 9 aurora above dark cloud. 1880 5 27 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE * suspected on 27th 9.30 p.m. 1880 5 28 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT Some indication of an aurora but somewhat obscured by clouds 1880 5 28 GARDINER MAINE At 9 aurora, not very brilliant, at 1. a.m. still visible but fainter on a/c of moon. 1880 5 28 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 5 28 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 11.15 p.m. to 11.55 p.m. faint Aurora seen: pale Emerald green light: no prominent characteristics: rising moon soon dissipated aurora. [WB] 1880 6 12 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] A faint auroral light observed at 8.00 p.m. of a pale straw color. [WB] 1880 6 13 BANGOR MAINE A very brilliant Aurora was observed in the early a.m. by the Police. Of a Bright White color, and large. It contained many beams. I could not get any other information concerning it. [WB] 1880 6 14 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora observed from 11.15 p.m. to midnight: the bright arch of light was the only portion seen. [WB] 1880 6 15 GARDINER MAINE Aurora not visible at 9 but at 11 quite bright above dark cloud, very bright at 1.am. 1880 6 15 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora observed from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m., bright arch of light only visible. ... Faint aurora noted from 11.15 p.m. to midnight: the dark segment was distinct, the other portions were not seen. [WB] 1880 6 16 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora observed from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m.: dark segment distinct no other portions visible. [WB] 1880 6 17 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not visible till after 1. a.m. of the 18th at 2.30 a.m. quite bright in the N.East, extending from North to N.E. 45 degrees resembling the light of a rising moon. 1880 6 17 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora observed from 12.05 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.: no definite characteristics. [WB] 1880 6 21 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND * Aurora suspected at 9.30 p.m. but the northern sky was so far clouded as to prevent an accurate view [WB] 1880 6 27 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 12.05 a.m. until 12.25 a.m. an Aurora was observed: bright moonlight during the observation: the bright arch of light and dark segment were quite distinct but no streamers were seen. [WB] 1880 7 13 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] Observed a faint auroral light from 10.30 p.m. until 2 a.m. of 14th. [WB] 1880 7 13 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS Aurora ... seen 10 P.M. July 13 to 2 A.M. July 14; Some appearance of streamers at times; low arch, dark sky below. 1880 7 13 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS Aurora seen on the 13th from 10 pm to 2 am (14), appearing as a luminous arch over dark segment, with pretty well defined lower border, the upper one very diffuse - no streamers - the easterly portion obscured. 1880 7 13 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE An Auroral display first seen 10.30 p.m. 1880 7 13 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch observed from 8.00 p.m. to midnight extending from a little west of north to N.E. In addition to the arch there were several luminous beams through which the stars were shining brightly. Both arch and beams were of a white or very pale yellow color. [WB] 1880 7 13 BURLINGTON VERMONT Brilliant aurora observed from 10 p.m. to midnight. Dark Segment not well defined but arch of light was distinct and very bright: the usual bright spots in the extreme West North West and East North East were especially brilliant: a few short streamers were seen in the North North West: the light was of a pale emerald green. [WB] 1880 7 14 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] A faint auroral light observed from 9.00 p.m. to midnight. [WB] 1880 7 14 BURLINGTON VERMONT A very brilliant aurora was seen from 12 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. Dark Segment was not perfect: arch of light was distinct and very bright: the spots of light in the West North West and East North East were especially noteworthy. The "Dancers", in the region of the Dark Segment, were brilliant beyond description, making almost a continuous wave of light from West to East. The "Streamers" were numerous but did not extend upwards very far. At 1.40 a.m. an observation was had, by the Agent of the Associated Press, when the display was "very brilliant". From 9 p.m. to midnight a faint aurora was observed: the moon shining at the time: the Dark Segment was very faint: a diffuse pale green light was all that was seen of the arch of light: no streamers were observed. [WB] 1880 7 15 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] Shortly after midnight this morning the clouds broke some pretty bright auroral light. [WB] 1880 7 15 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] A faint auroral light observed from 8.00 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. [WB] 1880 7 15 BURLINGTON VERMONT A faint aurora was observed from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. a diffuse green light was all that was seen: no "streamers" were observed: the dark segment was not well defined. Lightning in the North West at 11.15 p.m. A faint Aurora, of a a pale Straw color was observed from 9 o'clock p.m. to midnight. Moon light night. A diffuse light was noted: the dark segment and streamers were not present. [WB] 1880 7 16 BURLINGTON VERMONT A faint Aurora was observed from 12 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.: the light was diffuse and of a pale straw color: no prominent characteristics were noted. [WB] 1880 7 19 EASTPORT MAINE observed at 10.45 p.m. Disappeared at 11.15 p.m. Aurora at 10.45 p.m. extending from 155o to 185o asmuth and at times streamers reached 45o altitude. It had recurring fits of brilliancy, and its color was a straw yellow, fading away to a dark segment. at 10.50 p.m. there was a rapid lateral motion from west to east. It disappeared at 11.15 p.m. [WB] 1880 7 26 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] Aurora visible from 9.50 to 10.25 p.m. Its disappearance at this time was probably caused by the increasing cloudiness The aurora consisted of a single arch of a dim white color. Alt. 20 or 25 deg. Az. about 90 deg. From 9.50 p.m. to 10.05 p.m. the arch was regular in form and the edges well defined. This arch appeared to rest on a bank of stratus clouds. During the appearance of the aurora there was much lightning in the west and NW. the lightning ceased soon after the aurora became invisible. [WB] 1880 7 28 BURLINGTON VERMONT At 11.15 p.m. faint Aurora observed in North North West: no prominent characteristics: the rising moon soon dissipated the aurora and no other observation was obtainable. [WB] 1880 7 29 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS * Auroral light suspected about midnight and later, night of July 29-30 1880 7 29 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] A faint auroral light observed from 8.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. [WB] 1880 7 30 GARDINER MAINE Aurora above dark cloud, not visible till near midnight. 1880 7 31 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS * [Auroral light] slightly suspected also at 11 p.m. July 31 1880 7 31 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 11.15 p.m. to midnight a faint Aurora observed: dark segment, distinct, and diffuse pale green light only portions visible. [WB] 1880 8 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS Newspaper clipping, source not identified, dated 13.8.80, could refer to aurora of either 12th or 13th: NATURE'S FIREWORKS. Those who were so fortunate as to have a view of the northern heavens at about half-past nine last evening were favored with a most remarkable display of the aurora borealis. At times high up to the sky, great patches of light like flaming rockets of mammoth size and dazzling brilliancy shone with a light pinkish hue, while at other times the whole northern segment of the horizon was adorned with a fan-like arrangement of silver streaks like the "glow" surrounding the head of a medieval saint. Exclamation after exclamation escaped the lips of all beholders during the phenomenon. 1880 8 0 CHARLOTTE VERMONT Crimson auroras 5", 6", 10", 19", 25" 1880 8 1 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] A faint aurora of a pale straw color extending from north to 15o west of north was observed from 10.00 p.m. to 11.10 p.m. [WB] 1880 8 1 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 12 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. a faint Aurora noted: Dark segment and diffuse pale green light only visible. [WB] 1880 8 4 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora observed from 11.15 p.m. to midnight: Dark Segment and arch of light distinct and a few "Dancers", in the North North West, noted but no streamers. [WB] 1880 8 4 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 8 5 GARDINER MAINE Beautiful aurora, barely visible at 9. at 10 very bright above dark cloud with beams, at 1.am still very bright. 1880 8 5 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS Bright sky such as seen in the east before sunrise; no streamers 1880 8 5 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch observed from 8.00 p.m. to 2.30 a.m. of 6th. [WB] 1880 8 5 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora from 12 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. Dark Segment and arch of light only portions visible. From 9 p.m. to midnight a very brilliant aurora, of a pale green color, observed: Dark Segment very distinct with a second dark "cloud" above it: the arch of light was very bright: "Dancers" noted in North North West but no streamers observed. [WB] 1880 8 5 CHARLOTTE VERMONT [see entry for 8/0] 1880 8 6 GARDINER MAINE Aurora visible at 9 above dark cloud, at midnight not quite so bright. 1880 8 6 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch observed from 8.00 p.m. of the 5th to 2.30 a.m. about 25o in height and extending from a few degrees west of north to NE. There were 3 streamers in the NW and the color of the aurora was white. ... Faint auroral light observed from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. color pale yellow. [WB] 1880 8 6 BURLINGTON VERMONT Brilliant aurora noted from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m.: Dark Segment distinct with a second "cloud" above it: the arch of light bright and "Streamers" and "Dancers" were continuous. [WB] 1880 8 6 CHARLOTTE VERMONT [see entry for 8/0] 1880 8 6 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 8 7 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS * [Aurora] slight or suspected Aug. 7,10,22,24,26. 1880 8 8 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 10 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. faint Aurora observed: dark segment distinct: no streamers: pale. [WB] 1880 8 10 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS * [see entry for 8/7] 1880 8 10 CHARLOTTE VERMONT [see entry for 8/0] 1880 8 12 MYSTIC CONNECTICUT Aurora bright very bright beams and waves from 9 to 11 o.clock 1880 8 12 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT one on 12th of great brilliancy lasting from 8 p.m. of 12 until 11 p.m. of 12 [microfilm] At 8 p.m. a brilliant aurora appeared in the northern horizon -- When first seen appeared under the form of a perfect arch of pale yellow light reaching from th horizon at each extremity, and in the centre it attained an altitude of 50o, and azimuth of 50o; a dark lead colored segment below this arch and exactly parallel to it reached an altitude of 5o; from this segment, brilliant triangular shaped streamers shot up at intervals of every few seconds; The streamers were of a brilliant white color, and had a lateral movement from east to west, and while reaching to the arch of light did not shoot beyond it. At 9 p.m. the arch and streamers disappeared entirely leaving only a faint yellow light, but a few minutes after, a more imposing display occurred -- A second arch of brilliant yellow light appeared, having the same azimuth as the first, but an altitude of only 15o. Streamers consisting of broad bands of very brilliant white light shot up to the zenith. At 10 p.m. the light was so brilliant (the moon having set) that small birds were awakened and could be heard twittering and calling to each other -- At 10.30 p.m. only a diffuse yellow light of greatly diminished brilliancy but this flashed up in tremulous rolls from the horizon to an altitude of 40 degrees -- and at 11 p.m. the last traces of the magnificent spectacle faded away. The telegraph and telephone wires in and around this city were more or less affected before and during the display --, the Western Union Co. reporting considerable difficulty in working their wires all day -- The station compass was observed from time to time, but no variation of the magnetic needle noticed. [WB] 1880 8 12 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] From 10 p.m. a brilliant aurora visible. Crown 30o high. Extremities of arc NNW and NNE. At 11 p.m. Merry Dancers. At 1 a.m. (of Friday 13th) the auroral light was diffused and uniform in tint and all green. [WB] 1880 8 12 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT Aurora visible at 9 p.m. consisting of long bright streamers the bright moonlight probably obscured most of the light 1880 8 12 BANGOR MAINE Aurora from 8.15 p.m. till after midnight. It extended over the entire heavens white and red colors noticed. [WB] 1880 8 12 CORNISH MAINE Aurora all the eve [note: summary gives 13,14 rather than 12,13. Taken here as in Casual because of consistency with other places] 1880 8 12 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] At 8.50 p.m. a faint aurora appeared, gradually spreading in all directions from the northern horizon, and at 9 p.m. the streamers had reached the zenith and extended on the horizon from the E. to W. and faint beams were observed south of the zenith but no perfect crown was formed. The color of the streamers was faint white, and their movements resembled waves of standing grain when agitated by a light breeze. The light gradually faded. [WB] 1880 8 12 GARDINER MAINE Aurora at 9, bright beams shooting up quite high, at midnight much fainter and above dark cloud. 1880 8 12 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 8 12 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Fine auroral display from 8.30 a.m. [sic] until after midnight. Diffuse white light with luminous beams and "merry dancers". Attained maximum brilliancy about 11 p.m. [WB] 1880 8 12 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] Aurora observed from 9.00 to 11.00 p.m. A white silvery light extending from 120o to 240o azimuth and 40o altitude A few narrow beams were observed at 9.40 p.m. having a slight lateral or waving motion and reaching to about 50o of altitude. No segment on the horizon. Auroral light quickly faded at 11.00 p.m. [WB] 1880 8 12 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS Aurora conspicuous during the evenings of Aug. 12, 13, and 31; On Aug. 12, the streamers extended about 50o from the horizon, and were about 30' wide. 1880 8 12 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Aurora from 8 p.m. - Quite distinct about 2 a.m. 13th = generally a steady arch about 25 degrees from Northern horizon but some flashes and streamers on western portion. [Remington] Aurora in eve. Arch invisible at 9 p.m. when rays first noticed Arch rose clearly soon and called in the rays. At 10.30 p.m. the arch was quite dim. [Carr] 1880 8 12 NEW BEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS Brilliant Aurora 1880 8 12 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS Very brilliant, but partly obscured by a large bank of clouds which rose slowly along the north-westerly and NE-horizon. It was seen at first at 8.30 p.m.; the streamers were numerous, some very broad, of a rapid up and down motion, sometimes rising to 75o alt; presenting together with the merry dancers the most beautiful sight at about 8.40 p.m. From that time it lost in brilliancy, probably also on account of the bright moon. At 10.30 the clouds covered the whole sky from W to E to nealy 45o alt, but once in a while a beam and flash of light visible above the clouds. 1880 8 12 ROWE MASSACHUSETTS Aurora 10 p.m. barely perceptable in the horizon 1880 8 12 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora Borealis: appeared as twilight declined: beams rose color, yellow and violet - arch not sharply defined. 1880 8 12 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS A few faint streamers of aurora first seen at 8.30 p.m. blending in a few moments into one very bright, white, wide band extending from a few degrees above the horizon past the North Star to almost the zenith. This white, wide band or streamer was the brightest portion of the display and lasted ten minutes, after which the Aurora widened out from about 135o. to 215o. azimuth, having at times the appearance of a number of faint streamers extending to about 45o or 50o altitude but generally speaking it had the appearance of vapory waves undulating rapidly from the horizon towards the zenith. At midnight there were but few traces of the Aurora visible but it did not entirely disappear until 2. a.m. of the 13th and then only to reappear again at 9 p.m. when it was visible for a few moments having the same undulating, wavy vapory appearance noticed on the previous night. Color pale amber almost white. [WB] 1880 8 12 WESTBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS Aurora 8-11 p.m. 1880 8 12 WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary 1880 8 12 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora - streamers at one time nearly to the zenith, no arch - observed about 9 p.m. 1880 8 12 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora on the 12. first appearance 8 p.m. most brilliant at 8.30 = p.m. when streamers were observed to converge to the magnetic zenith and having an altitude of 90o. disappearance by 10 p.m. 1880 8 12 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch began at 8.00 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1880 8 12 FORT ADAMS RHODE ISLAND Brilliant Aurora Borealis beginning about 8.45 p.m. as an arch extending east and west, gradually rising to the zenith, reaching the height of its brilliancy about 11.40 p.m. - visible until daylight. 1880 8 12 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] An aurora was visible during the greater part of the time after 8.30 p.m. and was brightest at 11.35 p.m. It then consisted of two to four upright beams and rapid flashes of light from the horizon toward the zenith. Alt. 45o to 60o. Az. 60o to 90o At midnight the bright beams had disappeared and scarcely any motion could be detected, the whole being of a dim white color. [WB] 1880 8 12 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 8 12 WOODSTOCK VERMONT An aurora was seen at 9 p.m., though much obscured by clouds 1880 8 13 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Faint flashes of light appeared in the northern horizon between 8 and 9 p.m. This was supposed it might be an aurora, but the moon shining brightly it not positively be decided that it was one. [WB] 1880 8 13 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT Aurora disappeared about 2 a.m. [WB] 1880 8 13 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT the aurora is again visible at 9 p.m. although much obscured by the moonlight still the whole northern heavens were filled with streamers extending to Polaris and beyond and very unquiet rapidly shifting their position and disappearing and reappearing and but for the moonlight undoubtedly would have given us a beautiful display of colors. At intervals mingled with the streamers were bright flashes of light extending across the heavens from east to west resembling billows of light and reaching as high as 20o or more. They were rema[rkably?] bright and distinct. This has been one of the finest auroral displays we have had for years. 1880 8 13 BANGOR MAINE The aurora of the 12th continued until 3 a.m. An aurora similar to that of the 12th. Lasted from 9 p.m. to 11.20 p.m. [WB] 1880 8 13 CORNISH MAINE Aurora all the eve [see note at 8/12] 1880 8 13 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] The aurora gradually disappeared at 2 a.m. and re-appeared again at 9 p.m. Very faint flashes. Streamers not well defined. [WB] 1880 8 13 GARDINER MAINE Splendid aurora, no appearance till 9.10, for half an hour beams flashing at the N.East and South of the zenith, at 10 partially obscured by clouds, at midnight nearly obscured. 1880 8 13 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 8 13 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Aurora disappeared about 1 a.m. ... Aurora again visible from 8.45 to 10.30 p.m. White light with streamers and continuous flashes. [WB] 1880 8 13 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] Aurora from 9.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. when it gradually faded from view. The auroral light consisted of vertical beams, with both a lateral, and vertical motion; and horizontal waves or flashes of light which rose upwards from the horizon to about 60o altitude. The beams at times reach an altitude of 80o and varied in breadth from 2o to 20o, but these latter seldom rose far above the 25th deg. of altitude. The colors were entirely confined to a silvery white, much resembling the effect of artificial electric lights upon the sky, but somewhat subdued by the light of the moon which shone brightly. The sky was hazy, and no segment was visible on the horizon. The auroral effects extended from 120o to 240o azimuth, but were most active from 125o to 180o. [WB] 1880 8 13 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS [Aurora conspicuous...] on Aug. 13 there was an arch with streamers. The streamers were not so fine as on Aug. 12; but at 9-1/4 p.m. the flashing was very noticeable, and there were perhaps half a dozen undulations in the height of the arch. Stars were seen within 15o of the horizon. 1880 8 13 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS Very brilliant again. The streamers and merry dancers appeared at 9.10 p.m. almost at once from NW to NE, a luminous sky. preceding them, after darkness had commenced. A luminous rather diffuse segment formed the base for the streamers, which after 9.20 p.m. gradually went down and became fewer. A 10.30 clouds had risen so high as to cover the northwesterly and northerly portion of the phenomena; between 11 and 12 p.m. it had entirely disappeared. 1880 8 13 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS At twi-light fleecy clouds noticed having much the appearance of the Aurora on the previous evening. At 9 p.m. faint Aurora observed having the same general characteristics of the previous evening but lasting only a few moments. The atmosphere ws not so clear as on the evening of the 12th a light fog prevailed at times obscuring the view north of station. Under favorable conditions think the Aurora would have been as plainly visible as on the previous night. [WB] 1880 8 13 WESTBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS Aurora 9-10 p.m. [original: Aurora denoted by "] 1880 8 13 WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary 1880 8 13 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] The auroral arch of yesterday ended at 3.00 a.m. The height of the arch was 25o and extended from NW to NE. The aurora was very brilliant. Long flashes of light would stream nearly across the heavens and glow with an intense white light, gradually growing paler, only to blaze forth again with renewed brilliancy. Auroral arch began at 8.00 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1880 8 13 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] Faint aurora from 9.05 p.m. to 10.10 p.m. and from 11.00 p.m. to 11.40 p.m. On both occasions it consisted of a few beams and occasional flashes of light Extremities poorly defined. The azimuth was very small (perhaps 2o or 3o). Altitude not more than 30o In the first aurora the beams were located nearly in the NW and in the second about N.NE. [WB] 1880 8 13 BURLINGTON VERMONT At a few minutes past 9 p.m., a phenomenon was seen: the sky was obscured with heavy str clouds, except a small space in the zenith, when for five or six minutes flashes of light were observed, not unlike reflections thrown from a calcium light, resembling also the "Dancers", in an aurora: these flashes were above the lower clouds and appeared in patches, Expanding from the centre. It was thought to be reflected lightning, from a distant storm. At the same time bright spots of light were noted in the North and South West. [WB] 1880 8 13 STRAFFORD VERMONT Northern lights very bright and had some of the appearance of lighting shadowing on the earth 1880 8 13 WOODSTOCK VERMONT A very beautiful aurora at 9 o'clock p.m. waves of nebulous light were for some time seen tremendously flashing towards the zenith. 1880 8 14 FORT PREBLE MAINE aurora borealis at 8.45 p.m. 1880 8 14 GARDINER MAINE Aurora above dark cloud, not visible till towards midnight, still visible at 1.am. 1880 8 14 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch of yesterday ended at 1.00 a.m. The height of the arch was 20o and extended from NW to NE. 8 luminous beams were observed to shoot up towards the zenith. Color of aurora and beams white. [WB] 1880 8 16 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] Faint aurora from 8.50 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. altitude about 15o, azimuth about 70o. [WB] 1880 8 19 CHARLOTTE VERMONT [see entry for 8/0] 1880 8 22 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 8/7] 1880 8 24 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 8/7] 1880 8 25 CHARLOTTE VERMONT [see entry for 8/0] 1880 8 26 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] Faint auroral (?) light at 11 p.m. [WB] 1880 8 26 CORNISH MAINE Aurora 1/3 the way up to Polaris 1880 8 26 GARDINER MAINE Aurora soon after 9 a low arch above dark cloud, scarcely visible at 10.30, at midnight again bright though somewhat obscured by brightness of the moon. 1880 8 26 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 8 26 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 8/7] 1880 8 26 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Aurora - in N.W. sky = close to Horizon [Remington] 1880 8 26 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Aurora Borealis; first appearance 8.20 p.m. It consisted of a diffuse light, without arch or beams. It extended through 70o of azimuth, and the top was 12o above horizon. It lasted through 2 hours. 1880 8 26 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint auroral light along the N. horrizon at 9 p.m. 1880 8 26 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 9 p.m. to midnight Aurora noted: Dark segment: bright arch of light, of a dark emerald green, and at 11.15 p.m. a few streamers, observed: the bright moon light precluded observations in detail. [WB] 1880 8 27 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora of record from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m.: Dark segment: arch of light and faint streamers: color was dark Emerald green: moonlight. [WB] 1880 8 29 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 8 31 CORNISH MAINE Aurora low down all the eve 1880 8 31 GARDINER MAINE Aurora above dark cloud visible at dark and at 0.30am much brighter. 1880 8 31 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 8 31 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS [Aurora conspicuous ... ] On Aug. 31 there was a low arch over dark sky most of the evening; some slight appearance of streamers about 9 P.M. 1880 8 31 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS Observed an auroral light in the earlier part of the evening, developed towards midnight into a northern light with fine streamers "according to the report of the" night watch; visible till 1 a.m. (September 1st). 1880 8 31 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint auroral light along northern horrizon (9 p.m.) 1880 8 31 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch observed from 11.00 p.m. to midnight of 30o in height, of a whitish color, and beams of light reached from the NE nearly to the zenith. Aurora extended from NE to N.NW and was partly obscured by light fog at 11.50 p.m. [WB] 1880 8 31 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 9 1 BANGOR MAINE An aurora display reported by night watchman could not learn particulars [WB] 1880 9 1 EASTPORT MAINE from 10 to 12 p.m. A faint aurora was observed from 10. to 12 p.m. Light dul white color, extending 10o above the horizon. [WB] 1880 9 1 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora observed from 9 p.m. to midnight: a pale white light only visible: strat clds precluded any observations in detail. [WB] 1880 9 2 BANGOR MAINE An aurora reported as occurring about 1 a.m. Could not learn particulars [WB] 1880 9 2 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m.: a pale white light only visible: str clds prevented further observations. [WB] 1880 9 3 STRAFFORD VERMONT 8.30 p.m. a white belt extending from S.W. to N.E. from one horizon to the other very bright 1880 9 5 GREAT BARRINGTON MASSACHUSETTS [Beane Mountain] The Aurora was [one word illegible] even yellow light covering the whole Northern sky caused by ... 1880 9 23 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] At 9 p.m. a faint aurora was observed in the northern horizon, it consisted of a steady rose colored light, extending to 12 degrees altitude and 30 degrees azimuth. No streamers or arch. disappeared at 10.00 p.m. [WB] 1880 9 23 GREAT BARRINGTON MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 9/25] 1880 9 24 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] An aurora at 10.30 to 11.30 p.m. giving a diffused red color to almost the whole sky, and fading slowly away. No beams, or merry dancers, or arc whatever. The northern sky had most color - but the tint was very evenly spread over the entire sky. [WB] 1880 9 24 GREAT BARRINGTON MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 9/25] 1880 9 25 GREAT BARRINGTON MASSACHUSETTS [Beane Mountain] we have had a light Aurora for the last three nights caused by the upper and midle current moving in unison after having three westerlly currents through the day which leaves the air in all the different currents here dry 1880 9 27 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora observed on 27th from 9.30 p.m. to 12 midnight, when it became cloudy the aurora was a bright red color, would probaly have been quite brilliant if the sky had not been partly obscured by clouds. 1880 9 27 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora observed from 7.20 p.m. to midnight: diffuse dark emerald green light in the North and North North East: the bright arch of light, dark Segment and streamers were not seen. [WB] 1880 9 27 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 9 27 WOODSTOCK VERMONT A bright aurora in the evening, though much obscured by clouds. 1880 9 28 GARDINER MAINE Aurora above dark cloud not visible till after 11, still bright at 1.am. 1880 9 28 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS low arch 9-3/4 p.m. 1880 9 28 CLINTON MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1880 9 28 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Bright aurora 7 p.m. to Midnight [Remington] 1880 9 28 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS Two auroras seen: on the 28 and 29th on the 28th: a luminous sky 1880 9 28 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE "Auroral Lights" not observed as an arch, but an "Auroral Polaris" 1880 9 28 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] Aurora observed from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Owing to a partly cloudy sky a detailed description is impossible. [WB] 1880 9 28 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora observed from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. diffuse dark Emerald green light: a few streamers were noted in the North North East and North North West. ... Faint aurora of a dark emerald green observed from 11.20 p.m. to midnight, through breaks in the str clds. At 11.30 p.m. the sky was clear but the aurora was not well defined and no prominent characteristics were present: the dark color was quite unusual with so faint a display. [WB] 1880 9 28 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora in the evening, though less brilliant and partly obscured. 1880 9 29 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] At 9.30 p.m., an aurora of a pale white color appeared in the northern horizon, no arch or streamers, only a pale diffuse light of 10 degrees altitude and 35 degrees azimuth. The display lasted until 10.50 p.m. when all traces vanished quite suddenly. [WB] 1880 9 29 BANGOR MAINE An aurora display from 1 to 5 a.m.: color or usual pale white and reached about 40o above horizon: it was brightest about 3 a.m. [WB] 1880 9 29 GARDINER MAINE Aurora above dark cloud, not visible till 10. 1880 9 29 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS low arch over clouds formed as early as 8 p.m.; breaking up at 1-1/2 a.m. Sept. 30, gone at 2-1/2 a.m. 1880 9 29 CLINTON MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1880 9 29 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS aurora 9 p.m. to Midnight [Remington] 1880 9 29 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 9/28, then:] a bright luminous sky above a dark cloud, stretching along the horizon from west to east; between 11 and 12 pm also a few streamers were noticed. 1880 9 29 MT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral light partly obscured by fog was observed from 11.10 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. [WB] 1880 9 29 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] Aurora commenced about 11.15 p.m. and up to 11.45 p.m. did not extend more than 10 deg above the horizon. The color pale white slightly tinged with red [WB] 1880 9 29 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora of a dark emerald green observed from 12 a.m. to 12.05 a.m. no streamers: dark segment and arch light diffuse. ... Faint aurora noted from 9 p.m. to midnight: diffuse, dark emerald green light: no prominent characteristics. [WB] 1880 9 30 GARDINER MAINE Aurora. First faint appearance at 10.30. At 11 quite bright above and into cloud and at 1.30am had entirely disappeared. 1880 9 30 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS 11-1/4 p.m., some auroral light. 1880 9 30 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Faint aurora [Remington] 1880 9 30 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora, of a dark emerald green color, with no prominent features, noted from 12 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. ... Aurora observed from 9 p.m., when it was faint, to 11.15 p.m. and up to midnight, when a number of brilliant streamers were noted: other features absent. [WB] 1880 10 1 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 1 BURLINGTON VERMONT An Aurora was observed from 12. a.m. to 12.30 a.m.: arch of light and dark segment not distinct: the color was of a pale emerald green: streamers in the North and North North West were numerous and very brilliant. [WB] 1880 10 4 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora observed from 9 p.m. to midnight: diffuse pale green light: no prominent features. [WB] 1880 10 5 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. Diffuse pale green light: no prominent characteristics. [WB] 1880 10 6 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, bright arch above dark cloud. 1880 10 7 CORNISH MAINE faint Aurora low down 1880 10 7 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] An auroral arch was observed at 9 p.m. with a dark segment but no beam. The color was pale yellow. [WB] 1880 10 7 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS low arch 9 p.m. to midnight 1880 10 7 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS faint aurora 9 p.m. [Remington] 1880 10 7 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS Three auroral lights have been observed, on the 7, 25, 31st, but rather faint and without streamers. They were visible untill about midnight. 1880 10 7 ROWE MASSACHUSETTS Very slight Aurora B. 11 p.m. 1880 10 7 MT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral light observed at 11.00 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1880 10 7 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] Faint aurora from 11 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. color dull white. Azimuth about 15o - Altitude 5 or 6 degrees [WB] 1880 10 7 BURLINGTON VERMONT An Aurora observed from 10 p.m. to midnight: pale green diffuse light: no marked features. [WB] 1880 10 7 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 7 WINDSOR VERMONT A slight diffused Auroral light was seen in the north at 9 p.m. 7 inst. 1880 10 8 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Auroral light ended early in the morning. The aurora was partly obscured by fog and its color was pale white. [WB] 1880 10 8 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora, pale green diffuse light only, noted from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. [WB] 1880 10 12 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS * 10-2/3 p.m., aurora slightly suspected (moonlight strong) 1880 10 12 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS 11 p.m. Faint 1880 10 23 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 9 p.m. Light show of Aurora 1880 10 23 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS arch 7-1/2 p.m. to about 9 p.m. 1880 10 23 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora obscured by clouds, evening 1880 10 23 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 23 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] Aurora from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. It was brightest at 9 p.m. and consisted of a single arch, the upper edge of which was of a pale white color, and the lower a very light blue. Alt. about 10 deg. Az. about 60 deg. duration of arch about ten minutes. [WB] 1880 10 24 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS aurora 9@11 1880 10 25 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] Brilliant aurora 9.10 to 10.20 p.m. From one to five vertical beams, 25o high, stood between the belt of Orion and the pointers. They were very conspicuous. Color, light green, almost white. The display began with a red blush over the northern sky. [WB] 1880 10 25 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 6 to 8 a.m. Light show of aurora 1880 10 25 CORNISH MAINE faint Aurora low down 1880 10 25 GARDINER MAINE Aurora 1880 10 25 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS auroral light suspected, and about 9 p.m. irregular auroral streamers; none at 11-1/2 p.m. 1880 10 25 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS aurora 9@11 [original: denoted by "] = Very bright scintillations shooting from NW = also noticed at 7 p.m. = Some very bright streamers from the SW a very unusual occurrence here. [Remington] 1880 10 25 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 10/7] 1880 10 25 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 25 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora observed on the 25th. 8 to 10 p.m. Character, bands of dark blue and of white parallel to each other, and parallel to the horizon. No motion of these bands were observed. 1880 10 25 MT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] A faint auroral light observed at 9.00 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1880 10 25 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 6.40 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. observed a faint Aurora, no definite features. [WB] 1880 10 25 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 26 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 26 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Auroral light ended early in the morning. The color of aurora was pale white. [WB] 1880 10 27 GARDINER MAINE Aurora 1880 10 27 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 27 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 27 MT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral light observed at 9.00 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1880 10 28 BANGOR MAINE An aurora from 1 to 3 a.m.: brightest about 2: had the usual pale milky white color. reached a point about this [one word illegible] directly overhead. [WB] 1880 10 28 CORNISH MAINE faint Aurora low down 1880 10 28 PORTLAND MAINE Faint aurora from 1.15 to 1.45 a.m. Color - white. No motion observed. [WB] 1880 10 28 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora - diffuse pale yellow light - evening 1880 10 28 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 28 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora ended early in the morning. There were a few streamers observed and the color was pale white. [WB] 1880 10 28 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 31 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 7 to 9 p.m. Show of Aurora with streamers about 11 p.m. 1880 10 31 GARDINER MAINE [see entry for Nov.1 a.m.] 1880 10 31 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Faint aurora from 11.15 to 11.40 p.m. Color white or light green. No motion. [WB] 1880 10 31 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 10/7] 1880 10 31 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS Aurora. two well defined streamers of a pale amber color observed at 11.18 p.m. one in about 165o. azimuth, the other in the neighborhood of 200o azimuth and both extending to about 50o. altitude. No dark cloud nor connecting band visible between the two streamers -- Sky apparently clear to the horizon: No wavy motion observed. Streamers disapeared at 11.35 p.m. and no traces of Aurora visible at 11.36 p.m. [WB] 1880 10 31 WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1880 10 31 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 11.15 p.m. to midnight an aurora was observed: diffuse light of a pale green, except one very brilliant streamer in the North North East. [WB] 1880 10 31 CHARLOTTE VERMONT Their Seams to be a pale auroral or other light in boath N and S horizons tonight 9. o'c. [not in summary] 1880 10 31 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora in the evening, partly obscured by clouds. 1880 11 1 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, beginning at midnight, very faint, at 1. a.m. on the 1st a little brighter. 1880 11 1 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 11 1 BURLINGTON VERMONT An Aurora noted from 12. a.m. to 12.30 a.m.: a pale green diffuse light. [WB] 1880 11 2 MYSTIC CONNECTICUT Aurora faint 1880 11 2 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] An aurora of medium brilliancy was observed at 11 p.m. The light was of a slaty color, somewhat diffused. The main body of illumination extended to an elevation of 25o, although a few streamers projected somewhat higher. The aurora was visible about 40o each side of the north point. No dark segment appeared. At midnight it was still visible. [WB] 1880 11 2 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] Brilliant aurora, 10 p.m. to midnight. At 10 p.m. a faint reddish color was seen in the northern sky, and these blushes of color were partly permanent (lasting several minutes) and partly transient. At 10.30 to 11 p.m. five vertical beams of light stood about 6o apart - beginning at about 165o of Azimuth and ending about 190o of Azimuth. Height about 12o to 20o at various times, altitudes changed several times. They disappeared slowly. [WB] 1880 11 2 BANGOR MAINE An aurora of small dimensions and ordinary brightness from 12.30 a.m. to 4 a.m. Particulars not reported. [WB] 1880 11 2 CORNISH MAINE Aurora 1880 11 2 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not observed till 8 then a low arch above dark cloud, at 12.30am brighter and beams shortening from the arch, at 3.30am more irregular but occasional beams. 1880 11 2 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 11 2 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Aurora observed from 10 p.m. until after midnight. A distinct arch, with luminous beams. Color, white. No motion perceptible. [WB] 1880 11 2 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS auroral arch 8-5/6 P.M. and later, sky dark below; streamers at times at 11 P.M. and later. 1880 11 2 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Northern Lights at midnight, showing arch, but no rays. Thin dark cloud above the arch. [Carr] 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. = aurora [Remington] 1880 11 2 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS Two auroras were seen: one on the 2d, the other on the 30th. 1) The first one was rather faint, consisting of a faint luminous arch above a dark segment 1880 11 2 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Aurora, 8.30 p.m. Faint diffuse light on N. horizon, extending through about 20o of azimuth. 11.30 p.m. Increased much in brightness, and in azimuth to 90o and in altitude to 10o. Towards the top it was striated parallel to horizon. 1880 11 2 WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1880 11 2 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora observed on the 2d. 11 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. The luminous beams were pointed and 35o high 1880 11 2 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] Brilliant aurora from 10.30 p.m. until after midnight and was brightest from 11 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. It then consisted of a single arch, azimuth about 60o, Altitude not more than 10o At 11.15 p.m. the arch disappeared and numerous beams rose to an altitude of 30o. The beams toward the east were tinged with red and those toward the west green and pale blue colors prevailed. At an altitude a little lower than that previously occupied by the arch, was a wavy line of light. Owing to the extreme horizon not being visible, only the top of this light was observed and as seen it resembled the flames from a vast number of torches. Soon after 11.30 p.m. the aurora became almost invisible but just before midnight it brightened up a little [WB] 1880 11 2 BURLINGTON VERMONT A faint aurora observed at 11.30 p.m. clouds precluded any further observation. [WB] 1880 11 2 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 11 2 WINDSOR VERMONT Aurora 20o Alt. visible during the evening; but mostly obscured by clouds 1880 11 2 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora, a faint nebulous light low in the north at 9 o'clock in the evening. 1880 11 3 MYSTIC CONNECTICUT Aurora faint 1880 11 3 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] Signs of an auroral display were visible tonight through occasional breaks in the clouds at the north. [WB] 1880 11 3 BANGOR MAINE Brilliant Aurora. Commenced about 6 p.m. It was not characterized by any new features except that two bright and independent streams of light flowed or extended from the horizon to the zenith. This occurred at 7 p.m. when the aurora was at its point of greatest brilliancy. [WB] 1880 11 3 CORNISH MAINE Aurora low down 1880 11 3 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] A faint aurora observed at 10.30 p.m. gradually spreading from the N to E and West No streamers The color was pale white. The aurora disappeared about 1.30 a.m. [WB] 1880 11 3 GARDINER MAINE Aurora. First observed at 6.15pm, a low arch above dark cloud with beams shooting with darkness above, which was terminated by a second wider and brighter arch, but about 9 became more diffused but still with beams, at 12.30 had entirely disappeared. 1880 11 3 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Aurora terminated about 3.30 a.m. Faint auroral light observed between 9 and 10 p.m. Obscured by stratus clouds after 10 p.m. [WB] 1880 11 3 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora at 4-5/6 a.m.; also 6-1/2 to 7 p.m., and about 9 p.m., with streamers; suspected among clouds at other times also 1880 11 3 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS aurora 7 p.m. 1880 11 3 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora - evening - arch with dark cloud below 1880 11 3 WESTBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS Brilliant Aurora from 12 to 2 a.m. - a grand illumination of the heavens in honor of Garfield's election 1880 11 3 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Aurora, essentially similar to above [i.e., that of 2nd] 1880 11 3 MT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Faint auroral light of a straw color observed from 9.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. [WB] 1880 11 3 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] Enquiries made this morning fail to show whether there was or was not a "recurring fit" of the aurora. ... Faint auroral light became visible about 7.30 p.m. but was partly hidden by clouds. About 9.30 p.m. several beams rose to an altitude of 45o and in a very short time were rendered invisible by increasing cloudiness. After 10.15 p.m. there were only occasional glimpses through rifts in the clouds. [WB] 1880 11 3 BURLINGTON VERMONT At 9 p.m. and until 11 p.m. quite a bright aurora was noted: "Dancers" were observed in the North North East and North East. [WB] 1880 11 3 CHARLOTTE VERMONT aurora 4 a.m. [not in summary] 1880 11 3 LUNENBURGH VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 11 3 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 11 3 WINDSOR VERMONT Aurora 35o Alt. visible untill 10 p.m. and after during the evening mostly obscured by clouds. 1880 11 4 BANGOR MAINE Aurora ended about 3.30 a.m. [WB] 1880 11 4 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1880 11 6 BURLINGTON VERMONT At 12.05 a.m. a faint aurora was noted: no further display. [WB] 1880 11 7 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] Faint reddish tint in northern sky, and no other features assignable. Seen repeatedly 9.30 to 10.45 p.m. [WB] 1880 11 8 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] Auroral light same as yesterday 9.40 p.m. to 11 p.m. [WB] 1880 11 9 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] Auroral blushes in northern sky 9 to 11 p.m. No definite limits. No beams, or other features. [WB] 1880 11 10 BANGOR MAINE Bright aurora from midnight to 3 a.m. Brightest at 1 a.m. No new features worthy of noting. [WB] 1880 11 10 CORNISH MAINE Aurora at 1.30 a.m. 1880 11 21 GREAT BARRINGTON MASSACHUSETTS There is a light read Aurora all around the horizon tonight 1880 11 21 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] 1880 11 27 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS faint aurora over dark sky at 10-1/4 PM. 1880 11 30 CORNISH MAINE Aurora 1880 11 30 GARDINER MAINE Slight aurora above dark cloud, not visible till nearly 9, continued same at 2.am. 1880 11 30 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1880 11 30 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Bright auroral light, partially obscured by stratus clouds. Observed from 8 p.m. until after midnight. [WB] 1880 11 30 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS auroral arch over dark sky 8 to 10 P.M.; streamers among clouds later; some streamers also before 8 P.M. 1880 11 30 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 11/2, then:] 2) The second showed a few short streamers, diffuse and faint. 1880 11 30 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora - evening - faint diffuse light 1880 11 30 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 11.18 p.m. to 11.36 p.m. [Note: date given as 11/31 -- taken here as 11/30] 1880 11 30 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 7.25 p.m. Aurora, extending through 20o of azimuth, and streamers reaching an altitude of 8o. Lasted about 30 minutes. 1880 11 30 WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1880 11 30 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora observed from 11.15 p.m. to 11.55 p.m. [WB] 1880 12 1 BANGOR MAINE Aurora commenced about 10 p.m. [WB] 1880 12 1 CORNISH MAINE Aurora low down 1880 12 1 GARDINER MAINE Slight aurora, not visible till nearly 9, at 1. a.m. same appearance. 1880 12 1 PORTLAND MAINE (continuation of aurora of Nov. 30) Aurora totally obscured at 12.45 a.m. [WB] 1880 12 2 BANGOR MAINE Aurora ended about 3 a.m. and was brightest from midnight to 3 a.m. Nothing pertaining to it worthy of description. ... Faint aurora commenced about 11 p.m. [WB] 1880 12 3 BANGOR MAINE Aurora ended at 3 a.m. was brightest at 1 a.m. No particulars. [WB] 1880 12 7 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND [listed in monthly summary] Faint aurora from 8 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. [WB] 1880 12 7 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 11.15 p.m. to midnight a faint aurora was noted: a few streamers in North North West: light of a pale green color. [WB] 1880 12 8 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS [aurora] seen about 12-1/2 a.m. Dec. 8, for a short time 1880 12 8 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora observed from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. [WB] 1880 12 22 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS [aurora] slightly suspected about 8-1/2 p.m. Dec. 22. 1880 12 28 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Observed a faint Aurora at 10.30 p.m. in the northern horizon extending between 135o and 225o azimuth and to an altitude of 15o. It gradually attained a pale straw color, and continued. No motion detected. [WB] 1880 12 29 EASTPORT MAINE The Aurora continued till 1.30 a.m., when it formed an arch with dark segment, but beams. The color was pale white and gradually disappeared at 3 a.m. [WB] 1881 1 23 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS some aurora seen Jan. 23 1881 1 23 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora, of a dark emerald green, noted from 11.15 p.m. to midnight. No prominent features. [WB] 1881 1 24 BANGOR MAINE Faint aurora at 7 p.m. [WB] 1881 1 24 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora occasionally suspected Jan. 24 1881 1 24 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint aurora from 7 to 8 p.m. (no arch) 1881 1 24 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE * Aurora suspected on the 24th. 7 p.m. about 4o above the northern horizon but they shortly disappeared. Color: faint white 1881 1 24 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora, of a dark Emerald green, noted from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. Diffuse light: remarkable for its dark color: no streamers were observed and the dark segment was wanting: a line of dark str. clouds hung above the display. [WB] 1881 1 25 BANGOR MAINE Faint aurora at 7 p.m. [WB] 1881 1 26 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Observed an Aurora at 10 p.m. in the northern horizon directly between NW. and NE.; its highest altitude being 15o, (when first seen, it was very faint but gradually attained a bright straw color At 10.30 p.m. luminous streamers, or "merry dancers" appeared at, one directly in the north remaining stationary and gradually disappeared with the Aurora at midnight [WB] 1881 1 27 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Observed an Auroral Arch with dark segment at 9.30 p.m. extending from 130o to 175o Azimuth and to an altitude of 15o. Color a pale yellow No motion detected and it disappeared at 11 p.m. [WB] 1881 1 30 BANGOR MAINE Aurora display at 10 p.m. [WB] 1881 1 31 BANGOR MAINE Aurora (continued from last evening) ended at 4 a.m. The Display was of ordinary brightness, having two or three streamers about 2 a.m. when it was at the height of its brilliancy. ... Aurora display commenced at 7 p.m. At this hour its light had the appearance of that which results from a conflagration at a great distance, this form soon gave way to a band or belt of light traversing the sky to a point overhead where it appeared to dissipate. This was followed by two or three others, all of them being of but a few degrees in breadth but very bright and with nicely cut outlines: they extended across the sky from NE. to NW. This order was succeeded about 9 oclock by the arch type which was very perfect, of a bright straw color, and rising to heigh of 15o. It is well represented in Loomis p. 178 fig 71. The N.E. end of the arch was strikingly brighter than other portions more especially was this so about half past eight. The whole character and form of the display changed about midnight. [WB] 1881 1 31 BLUEHILL MAINE The aurora the 31st appeared early in the evening perhaps at 6 o'clock it was a low arch from N or N.W. around Easterly light bright but white and not high 1881 1 31 CORNISH MAINE Aurora arch 1/3 the way up to Polaris at 7 pm with a dark cloud below, a diner arch formed at 7.45 up to Polaris 1881 1 31 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] An Auroral Arch appeared at 7.30 p.m. with dark Segment, extending between 145o and 235o Azimuth and to an altitude of 20o, when first seen its color was a deep yellow, and gradually attained a greenish tint, very much resembling a large rainbow. At 9.30 p.m. slender luminous beams appeared with a slight vertical motion at intervals. The Aurora remained in this condition till midnight when it disappeared. [WB] 1881 1 31 GARDINER MAINE Beautiful aurora. At 7.pm a very bright narrow arch exactly at the North extending about 40 degrees, dark underneath. At 8, a small space under the arch, near the Eastern end quite bright and also above the arch in the N.East, the light extending nearly to the zenith, the arch remaining bright. At 8.30 became more diffused, no other light to be seen but the broad diffused arch. At 9 this became fainter but at 3.am was very brilliant and much higher. Still bright at 4.am. 1881 1 31 ORONO MAINE Brilliant Aurora with definite arch of about 100o formed at 8 P.M.: dark cloud beneath several arches formed later 1881 1 31 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Aurora observed from 7.30 to 11.30 p.m. Arch very distinctly defined about 8 p.m. Color, white or pale green. Very slight motion perceptible. [WB] 1881 1 31 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS distinct aurora Jan. 31, 7 P.M. and later; double arch after 7-1/2 P.M.; lower arch narrow and bright, over dark sky or clouds; upper arch wider and fainter; bright arch crossed by streaks of cloud; aurora much fainter among increasing clouds at 9 P.M. 1881 1 31 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS 7@12 1881 1 31 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS observed a very diffuse faint auroral arch, visible from 6 p.m. to about midnight, showing no change in form or brightness. 1881 1 31 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora Borealis - appearance as twilight declined: arch at 6.20. p.m. dark bank, altitude of arch about 9 [deg]. yellowish white light gradual disapearance between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. 1881 1 31 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 6.30 p.m. Aurora; bright diffuse light on N.East horizon, gradually fading in intensity towards the N.West. At 7.30 p.m. and after, the N. sky was cloudy, so that the aurora was not visible; but from the bright appearance of the clouds I judged that it had increased in intensity. 1881 1 31 WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1881 1 31 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora from 7 to 8 p.m. the first distinct one since August last. 1881 1 31 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora on the 31st. First seen 6.10 p.m. None observed at 12 midnight the color of this aurora was of a diffuse white Tow arches were observed somewhat in the form of a rainbow the higher arch 40o in altitude the lower arch 30o. dark cloud below the arch 1881 1 31 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Aurora began at 7.00 p.m. and continues [WB] 1881 1 31 BURLINGTON VERMONT At 7.35 p.m. a most remarkable auroral display was noted. The dark segment extended 25o above the northern horizon, above which the arch of light was seen, being of a white color, deepening into a pale sea green; a faint rose color was noted in the extreme West North West. The notable feature of the display was a white hazy light, deepening, near the Eastern horizon, to a pale straw color, and Extending from the Eastern horizon up to the zenith and ending in the West North West, covering half of the heavens with a white canopy. One or two streamers were noted in the North North West. The Eastern terminus passed to the South of East and looked not unlike the light seen when the harvest moon is rising. By 8.15 p.m. the display had faded away and only the dark segment and the arch of light remained. At 9 p.m. the sky was overcast and only a faint green light was to be seen, on the northern horizon. At 11 p.m., with a nearly clear sky, a faint Emerald green light was noted onthe Northern horizon, with several streamers in the North North West. At midnight these features were still present. In a period extending over twenty Eight years, and in the various points from Texas to Maine, no display has ever been noted by the writer similar to this. [WB] 1881 1 31 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 1 31 WOODSTOCK VERMONT A bright aurora in the evening. 1881 2 1 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora ended early in the morning. It was 40o in height and extended from NW to E, and was partly obscured by fog. [WB] 1881 2 1 BURLINGTON VERMONT An aurora was observed from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. Dark Segment not well defined. Arch of light of a pale emerald green: quite a number of Streamers were noted in the North North West. At 5.45 a.m. there was still visible portions of the dark segment and the arch of light, of a pale straw color. ... From 6 p.m. to midnight a faint aurora was noted: no prominent features. [WB] 1881 2 2 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] A faint auroral ? light in the northern horizon from 9.30 to 10 p.m. [WB] 1881 2 2 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS 9-3/4 p.m., bright patch of light, apparently auroral, about 5o long by 1o wide, horizontal, beginning about 1o to the right of [symbol for alpha] Andromedae (Alpha Andromedae), on the same level; quickly faded; gone about 9-5/6 p.m.; no aurora visible at 10 p.m. 1881 2 2 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora observed on 2d. 4 to 5 a.m. Small patches of bright white color. having very small perceptable motion 1881 2 2 BANGOR MAINE From 1 to 5 o'clock a bright light was remarked of the brilliancy of an ordinary aurora in the Eastern heavens. It was shaped like a cone or funnel with its base towards sunrise: its altitude was about 45o. At 2 a.m. it shifted from E. to S.E. and in a short time back again to its original position. As day began to break it changed to an opposite position in the west-northwest with its base toward the horizon. [WB] 1881 2 2 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora observed from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. From 11.15 p.m. to midnight a faint aurora was noted: no prominent features. [WB] 1881 2 3 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. Authentic reports of a bright Aurora observed at 4.20 a.m. in the North East: the light was of a pale Straw color and a number of streamers were seen. Kc 1881 2 5 BANGOR MAINE Bright aurora reported as occurring during the night. [WB] 1881 2 6 BURLINGTON VERMONT An aurora was observed at 2 a.m. color light sea green: dark segment wanting: arch of light not bright: streamers noted in the North; North North East and North North West; no other observation obtainable. [WB] 1881 2 7 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Observed a very faint Aurora at 1 a.m. in the northern horizon between NW. and NE. extending to an altitude of 15o. Color was a pale yellow, with a greenish tint. No motion detected and it disappeared at 3 a.m. [WB] 1881 2 7 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS Faint auroral light was observed on the 7th at about 5 a.m., and during the evening of the 19th. 1881 2 19 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS * 11 p.m., faint low auroral arch suspected. 1881 2 19 NEWBURYPORT MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 2/7] 1881 2 19 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 11.15 p.m. to midnight, faint aurora noted: diffuse sea green light: dark segment and arch of light wanting: a few faint streamers were observed in the North. [WB] 1881 2 20 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora of record from 12 a.m. to 12.20 a.m.: diffuse sea green light: no prominent features. [WB] 1881 2 25 GARDINER MAINE Aurora commencing about midnight, resembling break of day, not visible after 4. a.m. 1881 2 26 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 9 p.m. to midnight a faint Aurora was noted: pale green light: no prominent features. [WB] 1881 2 27 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora recorded from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. No prominent features. [WB] 1881 2 27 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 3 2 CORNISH MAINE Aurora shone through the clouds 1881 3 2 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora observed from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., through rift in clouds, in the North East: no definite features. [WB] 1881 3 8 BANGOR MAINE Faint aurora about 2 a.m. [WB] 1881 3 18 EASTPORT MAINE An Aurora appeard in the northern horizon at 7.30 p.m., extending between NW. and NE. and to an altitude of 20o. The color was a pale yellow and was partially obscured by stratus clouds during its appearance. No peculiarities detected and it disappeared at 10.30 p.m. [WB] 1881 3 20 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE Auroral Arch observed 30o elevation clouds observed under arch 1881 3 24 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS [aurora] slightly suspected among clouds March 24, between 9 and 10 p.m. 1881 4 1 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND suspected from 9 to 9.20 p.m. Aurora suspected from 9 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. In the north there was a uniformly dense bank of cloud having an altitude of about 30o Az. about 120o The upper edge of this cloud was perfectly regular and was slightly luminous. After 9.30 p.m. the light gradually faded and the cloud broke up into irregular masses. [WB] 1881 4 3 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 8.30 p.m. and after. Aurora. Faint diffuse light on N. horizon 1881 4 4 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. pale green light: one or two faint streamers observed in the North. [WB] 1881 4 18 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS 11-1/2 p.m., low auroral arch, not seen earlier 1881 4 18 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 10 p.m. to midnight an Aurora was observed: the Dark Segment and arch of light unusually well defined: of a pale Straw color: streamers were noted in the North. [WB] 1881 4 19 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Observed a faint Aurora in the northern horizon at 11 p.m. extending between 150 and 230o Azimuth and to an altitude of 15o. Its color was a whitish yellow. No Streamers or motion detected and it still remained at midnight. [WB] 1881 4 19 GARDINER MAINE Aurora. Not visible at 9. At 11.30 long low flat arch above dark cloud, at 12.30 no arch, no dark cloud at 12.45 moon rising, nearly invisible. 1881 4 19 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora among clouds 10-1/2 p.m. and earlier 1881 4 19 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND 11 p.m. to (?) a.m. [Note: may be that of 20/21 - see entries for those dates] 1881 4 19 BURLINGTON VERMONT Auror of record in p.m. of 18. was noted from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. Dark segment and arch of light well defined: light of a pale straw color: streamers observed in the North. ... An unusually bright aurora observed from 9 p.m. to midnight: dark segment and arch of light sharply defined: streamers were seen from North North East to North North West. Quite a remarkable feature of the display was a line of stratus clouds stretching across the northern horizon contrasting finely with the deep sea green of the aurora. [WB] 1881 4 19 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 4 20 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] At 10.30 p.m. a dim steel colored auroral light appeared in the north, extending 25o on either side of the north point, obscured, near the horizon, by a bank of cloud about 10o high; the whole presenting a bow of light with dark segment. This arch gradually became quite flat although still retaining a slightly elliptical form. Soon, along the upper margin, appeared numerous streamers of constantly varying brilliancy. These streamers first appeared on the right and then shot up all along the band, this order being reversed later on, i.e. they then first appeared on the left. These finally consolidated into three broad bands of light, the central one being especially prominent. [WB] 1881 4 20 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 9 p.m. Aurora a faint diffused light 1881 4 20 CORNISH MAINE Aurora reached halfway up to Polaris 1881 4 20 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] The Aurora which continued from last night disappeared at 1 a.m. ... An Auroral Arch appeared in the northern horizon at 8.20 p.m. extending between NW and NE. When first seen it was quite faint, but gradually attained a bright straw color. Its lower edge was very distinctly defined with a very dark segment below. The arch gradually rose from the time it was first seen until 9.10 p.m., when its highest altitude was 25o, and it at this time appeared in its greatest brilliancy. There were no streamers. The Aurora gradually disappeared at 10.20 p.m., leaving dark slender stratus clouds in its place. [WB] 1881 4 20 GARDINER MAINE Aurora at 9 (not visible at 8) quite low. At 11, nearly obscured by clouds, at 11.45 much higher, above cumulus clouds with beams, at 2.45 a.m. had entirely disappeared. 1881 4 20 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Faint auroral light observed from 8 to 11 p.m. [WB] 1881 4 20 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora all the evening; arch, sky dark below; some streamers about 9-1/2 P.M. and 11-1/2 P.M.; top of arch gradually sinking, so as to keep at about the altitude of [symbol for alpha] (Alpha) Cassiopeiae. 1881 4 20 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora borealis evening. diffuse light 1881 4 20 WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS 20th and 21st (Faint) 1881 4 20 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora on 20th. Not much of a display. 1881 4 20 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND Faint auroral light observed at 11.00 p.m. and by 11.15 p.m. had become quite brilliant. A dark base was just visible above the horizon. The beams appeared to shoot up through this base, were of a bright white color, and rose to an altitude of about 30o. The azimuth was not more than 60 deg. Up to midnight this form had not materially changed. At the time of the display, shooting stars were unusually numerous, particularly in the north [WB] 1881 4 20 BURLINGTON VERMONT An Aurora was observed from 12 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. Dark Segment well defined: arch of light, of a deep sea green color, very bright: stretching over the northern horizon was a line of fine stratus clouds which by contrast with the arch of light seemed to be almost black: streamers were observed continuously from the North North East to the North North West: a noteworthy feature of the display was a series of bands of either smoke or light clouds: appearing in the shape of inverted pyramids, converging at a point in the West North West, one ending just below the North star and the other Extending up to a point in the West and about 30o below the zenith. ... From 8 p.m. to midnight an aurora was of record: dark Segment only partly visible owing to a line of stratus clouds: arch of light of a light green color, well defined and Extended up remarkably high: no Streamers were seen until 11.15 p.m. when they were noted in the North North West: at 11.50 p.m. no streamers were visible but at 11.59 p.m. they were present from North North East to North North West: "Dancers" were noted at this time in the North North West. [WB] 1881 4 20 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora in the evening. 1881 4 21 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] The aurora nearly disappeared at 12.45 a.m., but reappeared somewhat to the westward of its original position. Its second appearance was characterized by numerous long slim streamers extending upwards 40o. In this instance the streamers projected directly from the horizon, the dark segment having disappeared. The auroral display finally terminated at 1.45 a.m. [WB] 1881 4 21 WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 4/20] 1881 4 21 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND Time of ending of aurora unknown; but was probably after 2 a.m. [WB] 1881 4 21 BURLINGTON VERMONT The aurora, of record in p.m. of 20", was very bright but observations were not made except from 12 a.m. to 12.01 a.m. The dark Segment only partly visible owing to a line of stratus clouds: arch of light of a pale green color Extended up unusually high: Streamers were noted from the North North East to the North North West: and Dancers observed in the North North West. [WB] 1881 4 23 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora at 9 o'clock p.m. 1881 4 24 EASTPORT MAINE Observed an Auroral Arch in the northern horizon at 11 p.m., extending between 145o and 215o Azimuth and to an altitude of 15o. Its color was a bright yellow with a twinkling motion and a dark Segment below the arch. At 11.40 p.m. the dark Segment disappeared and the auroral light took its place, and then began to gradually fade and disappeared at midnight. [WB] 1881 4 24 GARDINER MAINE Aurora above dark cloud, not visible till 10. At 12.30 same but not very distinct. 1881 4 24 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1881 4 24 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] A faint auroral light observed at 11.00 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1881 4 24 BURLINGTON VERMONT An Aurora was observed from 9 p.m. to midnight: the noteworthy feature was an almost entire absence of the dark segment and arch of light but extending up to about 25o from the horizon there was a bright light of a pale amber color with continuous streamers from the north and faint streamers in the north north East and north north West, to which points the light also extended. [WB] 1881 4 25 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] [Note: may be misreading for 24th - weather bureau journal has no aurora listed for 25th] 1881 4 25 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora ended early in the morning. It was 20o in height, of a whitish color and extended from NW to NE. [WB] 1881 4 25 BURLINGTON VERMONT The aurora, of record in the p.m. of 24, was observed from 12 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. The dark Segment and bright arch of light were not distinctive features but a bright light of a pale amber color was present from about 5o up to 25o from the horizon: streamers were noted in the North Shooting up almost to the zenith. [WB] 1881 4 26 GARDINER MAINE No aurora certainly before a11. At 12 G.C. clouds at the North with appearance of aurora behind, at 3. a.m. same appearance. 1881 4 27 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral arch observed at 9.30 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1881 4 27 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 9 p.m. to midnight observed an Aurora: Sky perfectly clear: dark Segment unusually well defined: bright arch of light distinct and of a pale green color, extended up to about 25o from the horizon: from 11.45 p.m. to midnight continuous Streamers and dancers were noted: The display was from teh North North West to the North North East. [WB] 1881 4 28 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] At 9.15 p.m. a band of grayish yellow light was observed in the north above a bank of cloud. The upper edge of this light was 20o above the horizon and extended 30o each side of the north point. At 9.25 p.m. a faint beam of light shot up from the eastern extremity of the band nearly half way to the zenith. This rapidly increased in brilliancy and was soon followed by a succession of beams of less distinctness along the whole upper edge of the band. All the beams were inclined slightly toward the east, but had no motion. The entire display did not last over half an hour. [WB] 1881 4 28 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 9 p.m. Aurora with streamers 1881 4 28 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] An Aurora appeared at 9.20 p.m. in the northern horizon extending between NW. and NE. When first seen its color was a very light yellow but it gradually increased in brilliancy and rose towards the zenith until 10 p.m., when its highest altitude was 45o. At 9.40 p.m. the aurora became partially obscured by dense stratus clouds, though brilliant beams of light could be seen through the breaks in the clouds until 11.20 p.m. when it became totally obscured. [WB] 1881 4 28 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1881 4 28 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS auroral streamers and light among clouds at 10-1/2 p.m. 1881 4 28 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS 9@11 - Aurora forming broad bright arch in northern sky with occasional streamers = from North Western portion = 1881 4 28 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Auroral arch ended early in the morning. It was 30o in height of a pale straw color and extended from NW to NE. [WB] 1881 4 28 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND 8.40 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aurora began about 8.40 p.m. and ended at 10.30 p.m. it was brightest from 9.30 to 10 p.m., at which time it had an altitude of 30 to 40 deg. and azimuth 50 to 60 deg. There were three very bright spots from each of which rose several beams. The centre one (located near the magnetic north) was the brightest. The color was generally a bright white - but sometimes it was of a red color and to some extend resembled a distant fire. [WB] 1881 4 28 BURLINGTON VERMONT The Aurora, of record in the p.m. of 27, was observed from 12 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. Dark segment well defined: bright arch of light, of a pale green color, extended up to some 25o from the horizon: Streamers and dancers were continuous from the North North East to the North North West. ... From 8 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. a faint aurora was observed through a rift in the clouds: no prominent features were noted: the light was of a pale green hue. [WB] 1881 4 29 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora at 9 o'clock in the evening. 1881 4 30 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Slight aurora 1881 5 9 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora seen through the broken clouds at 3 o'clock in the morning. 1881 5 24 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] An aurora of the second class is reported to have been seen in the northeast from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 30o altitude. [WB] 1881 6 5 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, narrow and long above dark cloud. It being entirely overcast at 9.pm, aurora not observed till 11. At 12.30 same appearance but a little wider and higher. At 2.50am barely visible. 1881 6 5 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Faint auroral light observed from 10.30 p.m. until after midnight. [WB] 1881 6 5 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora observed from 9.30 p.m. up to midnight. A very pale yellow colored arch of light observed above an dark, hazy appearing segment in the northern horizon, from 5o to 10o altitude. [WB] 1881 6 5 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora, a low nebulous light at 9 o'clock in the evening, and seen again at 3 o'clock in the morning of the 6th. 1881 6 6 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Auroral light visible until daylight. [WB] 1881 6 29 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS An auroral light was observed shortly before 9 p.m. in the NW Quarter, of a pale amber or greenish hue, no connecting band was visible. A dense haze overspread the sky in the north and northwest, rising almost to the zenith, through which the stars were plainly seen. A few very dark clouds were also seen in the northwest which stood out in bold outline in the bright light. The wavy motion generally seen in auroras was not attached to this, it being a bright steady light like moving twilight. Disappeared suddenly about 9:20 p.m. [WB] 1881 7 1 STRAFFORD VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 7 2 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT [listed in monthly summary] A beautiful aurora appeared at 9 p.m. and continued nearly an hour. Luminous beams of steel color projected from all parts of the horizon converging near the zenith and forming a corona. The aurora was characterized by a fitful appearance and disappearance of the rays at frequent intervals. On the final cessation of the display a luminous cloud remained floating in the zenith. The sky was elsewhere brilliantly clear. The moonlight undoubtedly dimmed the display somewhat. [WB] 1881 7 2 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] An Aurora appeared at 9.15 p.m. in the northern horizon and gradually extended towards the E. and W. and upward towards the zenith, until 10 p.m., when its greatest extent was from 110o to 250o Azimuth and an altitude of 60o; at this time numerous streamers appeared, all pointing toward the zenith, some of them very nearly reaching that point. The streamers were very faint and of a light yellow color, and seemed to be without motion. There was a waving motion at the base of the Aurora near the horizon resembling recurring flashes of heat-lightning. The body of the Aurora was of a straw colored yellow. At 11.30 p.m. the Streamers disappeared, but the body of the Aurora still remained at midnight without any other change. The stars could be plainly seen through the Auroral light. [WB] 1881 7 2 GARDINER MAINE Bright aurora obscured at 9.30, very high, appearance of beams but no flashing. 1881 7 2 PORTLAND MAINE [listed in monthly summary] Aurora - partially obscured - observed from 9 p.m. until after midnight. Indistinct arch with occasional flashes; color, white. [WB] 1881 7 2 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS On July 2, aurora slightly suspected at 9 p.m., very obvious at 9-1/4 p.m.; irregular, with streamers reaching beyond Polaris; at 9-24/60 p.m. there was a narrow streak, perhaps auroral, nearly through [symbol for beta] (Beta) Leonis and a little north of Arcturus, not much extended east of the meridian; aurora still visible among clouds at 10-1/2 p.m. 1881 7 2 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 9 p.m. 1881 7 2 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS Later in the evening a distinct auroral light was observed. [WB] 1881 7 2 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 11.20 p.m. Aurora. Bright light in the North, partially obscured by clouds. 1881 7 2 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Diffuse aurora with some streamers 9 p.m. 1881 7 2 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND com. 10.50 p.m. Ended after midnight, time unknown Aurora from 10 p.m. until after midnight. Was brightest from 11.30 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. The color was of a milky white except a few beams which were tinged with green and blue. Altitude 20o to 30o and azimuth about 90 deg. [WB] 1881 7 2 STRAFFORD VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 7 3 EASTPORT MAINE The Aurora which continued from last night, remained without change till 1 a.m., when it began to gradually fade and disappeared at 2 a.m. [WB] 1881 7 3 PORTLAND MAINE Aurora visible until daylight [WB] 1881 7 3 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND Aurora disappeared between 12.40 a.m. and 1.00 a.m. [WB] 1881 7 5 WESTBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS Aurora 10-1/2 p.m. 1881 7 6 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 9 p.m. 1881 7 15 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 9 p.m. 1881 7 22 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. [WB] 1881 7 23 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora of record from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. [WB] 1881 7 29 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted at 10 p.m. [WB] 1881 7 29 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 8 8 STRAFFORD VERMONT Aurora 9 p.m. very bright 1881 8 20 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, just before 9 bright light at the North, thick elsewhere, at 9.15 all dark and rain. 1881 8 20 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS About 11 p.m. a beautiful faint auroral light was noticed which lasted nearly half an hour: at the same time the stars were very bright, and many of the large ones flashed in different colors: red, green, white and yellow were plainly discerned. [WB] 1881 8 24 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] A faint Aurora appeared in the northern horizon at 10.30 p.m., extending between 150o and 215o Azimuth and to an altitude of 10o. Its color was a light yellow. No motion was detected and it disappeared at 11.50 p.m. [WB] 1881 8 24 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 9 12 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Began 7 p.m., ended 3 a.m. of 13" [microfilm] An aurora was visible from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. At first a solitary streamer was observed. This remained in various altitudes until 8 p.m. when a little west of north, a huge pillar appeared, looking like a vast collection of star dust. It grew brighter and brighter and moved further westward. At the northern extremity a piece appeared to separate. This resembled the tail of a huge comet and was entirely separated from the mass. Very soon a row of comet- like tails or streamers appeared side by side, having a lateral motion. The main pillar, which was elevated above the horizon, began to divide, while below a huge parabolic streamer shot up to the zenith rounding towards the east. This soon disappeared and at 9 o'clock the heavens were clear. [WB] 1881 9 12 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT Aurora from 9 to 9.45 p.m. [summary:] First observed 9 p.m. ended 9.45 p.m. From 9 to 9.45 p.m. a luminous white band, evidently auroral, of 3o width and regular throughout extended across the horizon cutting the magnetic meridian at right angles about 15o north of the zenith. The color was a shade brighter than that of the "Milky Way". The phenomenon disappeared gradually and without perceptible movement. [WB] 1881 9 12 BANGOR MAINE Bright aurora commenced at early [one word illegible] color bright yellow; continued until after midnight. It is reported to have made a brilliant display at midnight. [WB] 1881 9 12 DEXTER MAINE Aurora, beautiful - large bright blotches lights - very bright beams, continuing nearly to the zenity and the whole northern half of the sky from 7 to 9. 1881 9 12 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] An Aurora appeared in the northern horizon at 8 p.m. extending between 155o and 245o Azimuth. The Aurora gradually rose toward the zenith until 8.30 p.m., when at an altitude of 30o, it formed into an arch, consisting of rays arranged in sinuous bands of variable curvatures and presented the appearance of a brilliant curtain extended in the air, with its folds agitated by a breeze. It would at intervals almost disappear then reform again. At this time numerous streamers formed at intervals, with an upward and downward motion, some of which almost reached the zenith and at times would almost form a half crown, the color of the Aurora was a light bright yellow. The Aurora continued in this condition until 9.30 p.m., when it began to disappear, though numerous beams of light would shoot up towards the zenith at intervals, resembling slowly recurring flashes of lightning, until 11 p.m. when it disappeared. [WB] 1881 9 12 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS A band of yellowish light from 5 to 12 ft. in width extending from E to W was observed in the heavens from 8 to 9 p.m. It had a nebulous appearance and seemed to differ from the usual light of auroral displays. disappeared shortly after 9 o'clock. At 8 p.m. a band of yellow light was observed in the northwest and at 8.30 a similar one in the east the two meeting at the zenith. It disappeared before 9 p.m. Several telegraph wires were rendered useless by the aurora. [WB] 1881 9 12 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS On Sept. 12, between 8 p.m. and 8-1/2 p.m., a narrow bright streak from west to east, evidently wholly or in part auroral; at 8-1/2 p.m. it was bright, considerably dimming the stars over which it passed; it crossed the head of Bootes, afterwards curving somewhat irregularly to the south and then towards the east; its spectrum appeared to be continuous; it faded rather rapidly, breaking up into transverse bands in some places; these bands had a rapid motion westwards, of a decidedly auroral character; nothing was left of it at 9 p.m.; no aurora was seen in the north. 1881 9 12 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Singular halo in the form of a transparent cloud, extending across the heavens from about 2o North of West, and South of East in a straight line, curving upwards. It was about 8 o'clock p.m., when the sky was perfectly cloudless and no wind perceptable. It lasted some 40 minutes then gradually faded out. Stars were plainly visible through it. It had the appearance of a bright gas light shining in the darkness. What was it? Northern Light 10 p.m. 1881 9 12 PRINCETON MASSACHUSETTS There was an aurora in the North and a belt of light, running from N.W. to zenith and beyond. 1881 9 12 ROWE MASSACHUSETTS Brilliant Aurora B. band from N.W. to S.E. nearly to horizon both ways, from 8.30 to 9.30. Shimmering movement towards N.W. 1881 9 12 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 8 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. Between 8 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. a beautiful and vivid display of aurora was noticed. It extended in a narrow straight band of yellowish white from a point near the horizon, W.N.W. of this place, to within 40o of the opposite horizon: and showed distinctly the waving motion of the Northern Lights. [WB} 1881 9 12 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Aurora, 8:05 p.m. A band of light extended from N of the W point, directly across the sky through the zenith, to S of the E point. It was perfectly regular in form and about 2o in width at the zenith. At 8.20 p.m. it had become a wavy line and was less dense. At 8.50 p.m. all had disappeared. There was also a bright light in the N horizon, somewhat obscured by a heavy cloud bank. 1881 9 12 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Auroral band about 30o in length a little N [possibly W?] of the zenith, from SE to NW. It was some 2o of 3o in width and had a waving motion, first observed about 8:30 p.m., disappeared by 9 p.m. (It is reported to have been much more brilliant later in the night, when it came in flashes or waves of light that filled the sky, even above the zenith) 1881 9 12 GRAFTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora observed on the 12". First seen in the North 7.30 Disappearance during the early morning of the 13". As it subsequently proved the phenomenon of monday night above referred to was but the prelude to a splendid auroral exhibition given after midnight Seldom has the writer seen so brilliant and elaborate an illumination as that afforded by this electrical display. Stretching far into the east shafts of light shot high into the heavens, while the north and northwest it was a continued and vivid succession of waves of light At these points it did not stream up in tongues of light like the ordinary visitations of the Aurora, but it came in flashes or waves that filled the sky even above the zenith The scene was one of indescribable beauty, and as the flashes ever and anon glowed with an intensifi[ed] light they seemed like flames from some gigantic furnace far within the realms of illimitable space - but words fail to paint the picture, for such scenes are nature's own and no art of man can reproduce them in semblance or description. 1881 9 12 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora observed from 7 to 1020 p.m. Aurora, consisting of luminous beams of a pale yellow color and from 2o to 3o in width by about 45o in height began at 7.00 p.m. and ended at 10.30 p.m. The aurora extended from 20o west of North to East. the beams attaining their greatest height in the northeast. A band of nebulous matter of a pale yellow color about 10o in breadth and 120o long was observed from 7.25 p.m. to 10.20 p.m. The band extended from West to East and up to 8.10 p.m. had no lateral motion. At that time it began to break in the centre the eastern half gradually disappearing. The western half disappeared more slowly the last sign of it being observed at 0.20 p.m. [WB] 1881 9 12 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND Began 12th at dark Hidden by fog from 8 p.m. 12th to 1 a.m. 13th Ended at daylight 13th Aurora observed soon after dark. At 7.30 p.m. was very bright. Numerous beams rose to an altitude of about 30 deg. Azimuth about 60 deg. About 8 p.m. while the aurora was still bright a very dense fog suddenly set in and continued until after midnight. During this the aurora was obscured [WB] 1881 9 12 BURLINGTON VERMONT Brilliant Aurora noted from 7. p.m. to 9 p.m. when the rising moon dissipated the display. The display began with bright "streamers" shooting up to and beyond the zenith: at the same time "Dancers" were observed, very distinct, and passing in, apparent, rapid motion from East to West, instead of from West to East as is generally the case: the dark segment and bright arch of light were not distinct: the whole northern heavens were covered with "Dancers" up to the zenith: some of the "Dancers" were of a rose color but most of them together with the other features of the display were of an intense white light: about 7.15 p.m. a pale band of white light was observed, extending from East South East to West South West across the sky: by 7:40 p.m. this band became the most prominent feature of the display, being of a very bright white: this "band" apparently, moved rapidly from East to West: it was about 8o wide: at 8l.15 p.m. perpendicular striated lines of light began to appear in the "band", moving, apparently, rapidly from East to West. By 9 p.m. the light of the moon dissipated th Aurora, the "band" of light gradually fading away. The display was very remarkable. [WB] 1881 9 12 CHARLOTTE VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 9 12 NEWPORT VERMONT Remarkable Aurora, 12th. Whole sky covered with the light between 8 and 9 p.m. 1881 9 12 WOODSTOCK VERMONT A bright auroral arch was seen across the heavens from 7-1/2 to 8- 1/2 o'clock in the evening. It was nearly five degrees broad, and was situated just south of Arcturus in the west and north of Altair near the meridian and extended to the horizon in the east. It remained with but little change till half past eight o'clock when the whole disappeared. 1881 9 13 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Began 13 - 8 p.m. ended 9 p.m. [microfilm] A continuation of the above described auroral display was observed from 1 a.m. until 3 a.m. At first luminous streamers of a steel- gray tinge projected from a point 10o above the horizon to 50o in height. Shortly these disappered and a bow of light of the same color extended from the northeast to the northwest, the center of the arch being 30o high. This band vibrated rapidly with a wave like motion toward the zenith, resembling the flapping of a phosphorescent flag or the undulations of alcoholic flames. No dark segment appeared beneath the arch, the stars shining brightly along the horizon. These upward undulations were most marked at the western extremity of the arch. At intervals appeared huge patches of a most brilliant green color, of inconstant dimensions and lustre, hanging like torn fragments of drapery moved by a fitful breeze. One of the green patches was surrounded by a reddish glow. At 2.15 a.m. haze formed under the arch. At 2.25 the bow contracted, the extremities approaching nearer each other, and the centre rising slightly. Shortly after, the brilliancy waned, and the bow formation disappeared. A mass of quivering flame lingered for a time; but at 3 a.m. only fragmentary cirrus clouds marked the original position of the aurora. During the entire display the telegraph wires were much affected. At 8 p.m. a dim auroral light again appeared in the northern sky and continued for about an hour. [WB] 1881 9 13 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT Aurora from 2.10 to 2.35 a.m. [summary:] First observed 2.10 a.m. ended 2.35 a.m. From 2.10 to 2.35 a.m. auroral beams were visible rising from the usual dark haze to a height of 25o to 30o and extending from 15o east to 20 west. The color was a silvery white and very brilliant. The beams had a slow flickering but no lateral movement. The phenomenon was magnificent while it lasted but disappeared very suddenly. It was probably a recurrence of that seen last night in a different phase. There was no recurrence afterwards. [WB] 1881 9 13 CORNISH MAINE Aurora [Note: summary gives 14 and 15 as dates rather than 13, 14 as in Casuals] 1881 9 13 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] A faint Aurora appeared in northern horizon at 8 p.m. extending between NW. and NE. and to an altitude of 20o. Its color was a whitish yellow and remained motionless until 10 p.m. when it disappeared. [WB] 1881 9 13 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Aurora, 8.00 p.m. Bright light above N horizon 1881 9 13 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1881 9 13 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora began at 1.10 a.m. and ended at 4 a.m. Faint auroral light from 7 to 8.40 p.m. Aurora began at 1.10 a.m. and ended at 4.00 a.m. This was a complete aurora or corona and was very brilliant. Bands of rose colored light of from 20o to 30o in width rose from the northwestern horizon to beyond the zenith with a wave like motion. In addition luminous beams of a pale yellow color rose from all points of the horizon to the zenith. The aurora attained its greatest brilliancy at 2.30 a.m. [WB] 1881 9 13 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND Fog cleared away at 1.00 a.m. and aurora was then quite brilliant and continued to grow brighter until 2.30 a.m. when the north was all a blaze of light. At this time it consisted principally of waves or flashes of light. Sometimes these flashes reached the zenith. The azimuth was fully 90 deg. Portions of an arch were sometimes visible. The aurora gradually faded after 3 a.m. but was dimly visible until daybreak [WB] 1881 9 14 BANGOR MAINE At 8.30 p.m. a luminous cloud was seen in the western sky about 30o above the horizon. It was about the size of a man's body when first seen. It appeared and disappeared in quick succession although with regularity but it increased with each return until it stretched far to the south of west having an elongated form. There was neither cloud or any other luminous object to be seen. It had some of the characteristics of a streamer from an aurora boralis; its form, color, fading from view, and reappearance gave it this stamp. It held its original position as a base and lengthened out far to the sw. It color and shape was not unlike the tail of a comet or a cirrostratus cloud lighted up by the moon. It lasted about 20 minutes. [WB] 1881 9 14 CORNISH MAINE Aurora [also see note on 9/13] 1881 9 14 DEXTER MAINE Aurora, faint - diffuse 1881 9 14 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] A very peculiar beam of light appeared directly in the eastern sky at 7.30 p.m., at an altitude of 45o. It represented the tail of a very large brilliant comet It would shoot up towards the zenith at intervals and then contract and almost disappear, representing the actions of an auroral Streamer. It disappeared at 8 p.m. A faint auroral light appeared in the northern horizon at 7.30 p.m., extending between NW and NE and to an altitude of 15o and disappeared at 9.30 p.m. [WB] 1881 9 14 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Aurora, 8.15 p.m. similar to that of 12th, except that the band instead of passing through the zenith was inclined at an angle of 45o to the horizon. Lasted but a few minutes. 1881 9 14 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Pale green light: dark segment not well defined. [WB] 1881 9 16 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] A faint auroral light appeared in th northern horizon at 9.30 p.m., extending to an altitude of 15o. Its color was a pale yellow and disappeared at midnight. [WB] 1881 9 16 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted in North from 7 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. no prominent features. [WB] 1881 9 20 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] An Auroralo arch appeared in the northern horizon at 9.30 p.m., extending from NW to NE and to an altitude of 45o. It had a dark Segment below and the lower edge of the arch was very distinctly defined. The arch gradually moved south until 11.30 p.m. when it reached the zenith and extended from E. to W. The Aurora then began to fade and at midnight had disappeared. It was of a bright straw color. [WB] 1881 9 20 GARDINER MAINE Aurora not visible at 9. At 11 a bright belt about 20o above horizon at the North, extending from N.E. to N.W., dark below. At 12 had extended quite to the East, at 12.45 a.m. had entirely disappeared, it being clear. 1881 9 20 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS Aurora observed in northern heavens at 11 p.m. Its position was from 12o to 15o from horizon extending in a broad band of light from NE to NW. Disappeared at 11.45 p.m. An aurora from 11 to 11.45 p.m. in a broad band of light from northeast to northwest and about 15 to 20 degrees above the horizon. [WB] 1881 9 20 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted from 11.00 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. Arch of bright light about 30o above horizon: very bright in East and East North East and in West North West: the light faded away except that in East and East North East which was still visible at 11.45 p.m.: dark segment, streamers and Dancers not observed. [WB] 1881 9 21 DEXTER MAINE aurora, faint 1881 9 25 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted from 11.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. no prominent characteristics. [WB] 1881 9 25 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 9 28 GARDINER MAINE Aurora - no appearance till after 10.30, at 11.30 long dark cloud at the North about 10o above horizon under this aurora with a beam shooting up. At 1. a.m. entirely clear, aurora same, being quite low, at 4. a.m. the same except aurora had extended to the East, but no where more than 25o above horizon. 1881 9 28 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Faint auroral light observed from 10 to 11.45 p.m. (straw color) Faint auroral light observed from 10.00 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. of a straw color. [WB] 1881 9 28 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 11.15 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. no prominent features. [WB] 1881 9 29 EASTPORT MAINE [listed in monthly summary] A faint auroral light appeared in the northern horizon at 9.30 p.m. extending between NW and NE and to an altitude of 15o Its color was a light yellow and it disappeared at midnight. [WB] 1881 9 30 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS About 11 p.m. Sept. 30, a low, faint, irregular aurora was visible in the north. 1881 9 30 BURLINGTON VERMONT 1881 10 3 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND com. 7 p.m. End. 9 p.m. Very faint aurora from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. [WB] 1881 10 16 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Began 9 p.m. Ended about midnight An aurora was visible in the north from 9 p.m. until after midnight but so obscured by clouds as to preclude close observation. [WB] 1881 10 16 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 9 p.m. Show of Aurora no streamers 1881 10 16 BANGOR MAINE Aurora commenced at 9.30 p.m. and obscured by the clouds at 10 p.m. The Northeastern sky was very brilliantly illuminated at 9.45; a few streamers were displayed at this time. [WB] 1881 10 16 EASTPORT MAINE An Aurora observed at 9 p.m., continued through night An Aurora appeared in the northern horizon at 9 p.m., extending between NW and NE. and to an altitude of 45o. Its color was a straw color with a redish tint. It was motionless and was partially obscured by clouds and continued through night. [WB] 1881 10 16 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora 9-3/4 p.m. or earlier; at 10-1/4 p.m., diffused light below and among little clouds, with some streamers; little or no dark sky below aurora; at 10h 25m p.m., arch formed, [symbol for gamma] (Gamma) Urs. Maj. halfway between upper and lower edges of arch; dark sky beneath, interrupted by streamers. 1881 10 16 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light [aurora] 1881 10 16 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS a faint aurora from 9. p.m. till after 11.30 p.m. A faint aurora was noticed from about 9 p.m. until after 11.30 p.m. A few straight rays of light occasionally shot upwards and reached an elevation of about 15o. [WB] 1881 10 16 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 9 p.m. Aurora. Very bright light on N horizon reaching an altitude of 15o. In centre, a little to E of N, a streamer shot up. 1881 10 16 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1881 10 16 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND com. 8.45 p.m. End. [original: com, End denoted by "] After midnight - time unknown Aurora began about 8.45 p.m. Was brightest from 9.30 p.m. 10 p.m. At this time its altitude was about 20o and azimuth about 90o. The northern was more or less cloudy during the entire evening. The aurora lasted until after midnight [WB] 1881 10 16 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora in the evening but much obscured by cloud. 1881 10 17 EASTPORT MAINE Aurora became obscured by clouds at 1.30 a.m. The Aurora which continued from last night in northern horizon, remained without change till 1.30 a.m. when it became obscured by clouds. [WB] 1881 10 17 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND Time of ending of aurora unknown. [WB] 1881 10 19 DEXTER MAINE Faint aurora 1881 10 19 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE auroral light observed at 11.22 p.m. and continues Faint auroral light observed at 11.22 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1881 10 19 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted, from 11 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. [WB] 1881 10 19 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora at 10 o'clock in the evening, low in the north. 1881 10 20 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Faint auroral light ended during early a.m. (straw color) Faint auroral light ended early a.m. and was of a straw color. [WB] 1881 10 20 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted from 11 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. [WB] 1881 10 26 GARDINER MAINE Aurora - not very brilliant, not visible at 9. Visible at 11. 1881 10 26 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted from 11. p.m. to 11.40 p.m. [WB] 1881 10 27 EASTPORT MAINE An Aurora between 10 p.m. and midnight An Aurora appeared in the north at 10 p.m. between NW and NE and to an altitude of 15o, at 11 p.m. numerous beams appeared all radiating from the magnetic point, resembling rays of light from the sun as are sometimes seen after sunset. Its color was a bright yellow and the aurora disappeared at midnight. [WB] 1881 10 27 GARDINER MAINE Aurora - no indication of it till 12 and then quite faint, at 1. a.m. a little brighter. 1881 10 27 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora occasionally suspected during the evening, pretty certain at midnight; some appearance of streamers. 1881 10 27 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted from 11. p.m. to 11.45 p.m. A noteworthy feature of the display was the nearness of the Aurora to the horizon: the dark segment was about 2o from the horizon: Dancers were seen together with streamers, the latter shooting up some 25o from the horizon: the color of the bright light was faint but that of the Dancers distinct and of a pale Emerald green: the display was confined to points between the NORTH.NORTH.EAST and the NORTH.NORTH.WEST [WB] 1881 11 10 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora Light 1881 11 11 GREAT BARRINGTON MASSACHUSETTS [Beane Mountain] Light Aurora evening 1881 11 14 DEXTER MAINE Aurora faint, cloud underneath 1881 11 16 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND began 11.15 p.m. Time of ending unknown, but was soon after midnight. Very faint aurora from 11.15 p.m. until after midnight [WB] 1881 11 17 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND Aurora had disappeared at 12.10 a.m. [WB] 1881 11 27 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not visible till after snow squall, say 11.30. In appearance like a long bright cloud resting on horizon say 12o in height with an intensely black cloud above it. At 1. a.m. black cloud gone, aurora about as at first, except extending a little higher. At 3.30 a.m. had disappeared. 1881 11 28 GARDINER MAINE Perfectly clear and up to 12.30 no appearance of aurora, at 1. a.m. aurora quite low and dark cloud below. 1881 12 5 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS auroral light very slightly suspected 10 to 11 P.M. over dark sky or clouds low in the north. 1881 12 7 MASSABESIC NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1881 12 8 BANGOR MAINE Faint aurora from 7 to 9 p.m. [WB] 1881 12 8 CORNISH MAINE Aurora with streemers from 6 to 820 p.m. 1881 12 8 DEXTER MAINE Aurora - faint 6.30 to 8, then very bright, beams and waves almost like fire some of the time, till 9.30 1881 12 8 EASTPORT MAINE Aurora between 6.30 and 9 p.m. A faint Aurora appeared in the northern horizon at 6.30 p.m., extending to an altitude of 10o. at 7.30 p.m. the Aurora formed into an arch and several Streamers appeared and disappeared at intervals, some of which attained an altitude of 30o. The color of the Aurora was a brownish yellow and that of the streamers was a very light yellow. At 8 p.m. the arch began to break in places, and disappear, and at 9 p.m. the Aurora disappeared. [WB] 1881 12 8 GARDINER MAINE Brilliant aurora, first observed at 6.30, a long low flat arch. At 8 not visible on a/c of moon but at 8.30 bright beams. At 9 the moon had nearly eclipsed the aurora and up to 1.30 a.m. not visible. 1881 12 8 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1881 12 8 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS clouds in the north, auroral light well developed above them by 6- 1/2 P.M.; the western part of the light reached beyond the cloud- bank, which moved eastwards later in the evening, showing the auroral arch, with the sky below it only a little darker than above; streamers bright and changeable 8 to 8-1/2 P.M., notwithstanding moonlight; not seen after 8-1/2 P.M. 1881 12 8 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Aurora - 7 p.m. 1881 12 8 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 7 to 9 p.m. Aurora; bright diffuse light on N horizon 1881 12 8 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Faint aurora 8 p.m. 1881 12 8 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. [WB] 1881 12 8 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 12 9 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT Bright aurora with streamers at 8 p.m. obscured by moonlight at 9 p.m. 1881 12 9 MASSABESIC NEW HAMPSHIRE Auroral arch of 60o radius 1881 12 10 CORNISH MAINE Aurorial arch about 10o high all the eve 1881 12 10 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, first observed at 7 not brilliant, at 9 less so on a/c of moon, at 1. a.m. eclipsed by the moon. 1881 12 10 PORTLAND MAINE Faint auroral arch observed from 7 to 10 p.m. Faint auroral arch observed from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. [WB] 1881 12 10 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS auroral arch, low and rather faint, at 6 P.M. and later; sky below not noticeably dark; aurora thought to be still visible after the moon rose. 1881 12 10 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Aurora - 7 p.m. 1881 12 10 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 9 p.m. Aurora; faint light on N horizon 1881 12 10 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Faint aurora 9 p.m. [denoted by Do and " except for time] 1881 12 10 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1881 12 10 WOODSTOCK VERMONT A slight aurora at 8 o'clock p.m. low in the north. 1881 12 11 EASTPORT MAINE An Aurora between 11 p.m. and midnight An Aurora appeared in the northern horizon at 11 p.m., extending between NW and NE and to an altitude of 20o At 11.15 p.m. a brilliant horizontal band of light formed, having a waving easterly and westerly motion. The color of the Aurora was a bright straw color, the horizontal band was distinguished by a redish tinge. At 11.30 p.m. the band broke into several pieces and seemed to float off, resembling soft white luminous Cumulus Clouds floating in the atmosphere. The Aurora then began to fade, and disappeared at midnight. [WB] 1881 12 23 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT at 10.30 p.m. slight show of aurora very low down in the horizon 1881 12 23 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not visible till about midnight and then nearly obscured by clouds, at 1. a.m. a little brighter. 1881 12 23 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light [aurora] 1881 12 23 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 9 p.m. Aurora; very bright light in North, but limits could not be discerned on account of clouds. 1881 12 23 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE auroral light observed from 7.22 p.m. to 11 p.m. (whitish color) Auroral light of a whitish color observed from 7.22 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. [WB] 1881 12 24 EASTPORT MAINE Aurora between 10.40 p.m. and midnight An Aurora appeared in northern horizon at 10.40 p.m. extending between 150o and 225o azimuth and to an altitude of 20o. Its color was a bright yellow and was without motion or other peculiarities. At 11.40 p.m. it began to fade and disappeared at midnight. [WB] 1881 12 24 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not very brilliant, not visible till 8, at 10 had disappeared. 1881 12 25 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS faint auroral streamers seen at 10-1/2 p.m. 1882 1 11 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 9 p.m. Light show of aurora just above horizon 1882 1 11 CORNISH MAINE Aurora about 10o high all the eve 1882 1 11 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, first observed at 8.20, quite bright above dark cloud say 45o in length, much brighter at 9.30. Soon after began to fade and at 12.30 had disappeared. 1882 1 11 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS auroral light suspected early, low distinct arch seen 9.30 P.M., and later; sky no darker below it than at the same altitude elsewhere. At 11h 5m P.M., arch broken, some streamers visible. 1882 1 11 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint, diffuse aurora 8 p.m. 1882 1 12 DEXTER MAINE faint 1882 1 14 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 9 p.m. Show of aurora a faint light low down upon the horizon 1882 1 14 CORNISH MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1882 1 14 DEXTER MAINE faint, and bright 1882 1 14 EASTPORT MAINE Aurora bet. 11.30 p.m. and mdt. A faint Auroral light appeared in northern horizon from 11.30 p.m. to midnight, It extended to an altitude of 15o and no peculiarities were noted. [WB] 1882 1 14 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, began faintly, at 7 quite bright, at 9 with beams, at 10 began to fade, and at 1. a.m. disappeared. 1882 1 14 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS arch first seen at 7-1/2 P.M., continued to 10-3/4 P.M., sky rather dark below; arch highest at 9 P.M.; upper edge reaching [symbol for beta] (Beta) and [symbol for gamma] (Gamma) Draconis; variable light below it at times. 1882 1 14 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS a faint aurora was observed at 11.18 p.m. The time of beginning is not known, at 11.55 p.m. no signs of aurora remained. On the horizon it extended from NW. to N. and in altitude 10o or less, to which height a few pale bands of light extended. [WB] 1882 1 14 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint diffuse aurora 9 p.m. [original: denoted by Do and " except for time] 1882 1 14 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND 10.15 p.m. to 11.05 p.m. and [11.]25 p.m. until after midnight Faint aurora from 10.15 p.m. to 11.05 p.m. Alt. 10o Az. 30o Aurora reappeared at 11.35 p.m. At 11.45 p.m. a few beams rose to an altitude of 15 or 20 deg. but lasted only a few minutes. A diffuse light was visible at midnight. [WB] 1882 1 14 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora observed from 11. p.m. to 11.45 p.m. Streamers noted from North West to East North East shooting up 25o from horizon: color was of deep emerald green: the Dark Segment was wanting: line of fine str. clds on horizon. [WB] 1882 1 15 BANGOR MAINE Faint aurora display at 9 p.m. [WB] 1882 1 15 CORNISH MAINE Aurora low down 1882 1 15 EASTPORT MAINE Aurora bet. 8.30 and 9.10 p.m. An Aurora appeared in northern horizon at 8.30 p.m., extending between NW and NE and to an altitude of 15o. Its color was a whitish yellow, at 8.40 p.m. several bright streamers shot up, having a purplish tinge, some of which extended to an altitude of 30o. At 9 p.m. the Aurora began to fade and at 9.10 p.m., disapped [WB] 1882 1 15 THATCHERS ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS began 7.00 p.m. ended 7.10 p.m. A faint aurora was observed from 7.00 to 7.10 p.m. [WB] 1882 1 19 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Aurora from 6.45 p.m. to midnight [in Remarks] From 6.45 p.m. to midnight of the 19" [in summary] At 6.45 p.m. an Aurora, appearing as a well defined bow of steel colored light, was observed in the northern sky. The altitude at the center of the arch was, when first noticed, 15o. Azimuth of extremities = 125o and 235o (i e extending in Azimuth 110o. At 8.30 p.m. the bow lost its sharply defined edge and became simply a diffuse glow. Numerous small patches of Strata formed before the Aurora, resembling a school of Whales in a phosphorescent sea. The rest of the sky was perfectly clear. At 9.30 p.m. a luminous column shot up on the extreme right and was soon followed by five others equi-distant from each other, the sixth column being on the extreme left. The Strata above mentioned seemed to merge into each other forming a very black segment below the Aurora. At 9.45 p.m. the luminous beams sank into the general radiance which became perceptibly brighter and more distinctly defined at the upper edge presenting again the bow shape, but with a higher arch (23o). At 10.00 p.m. the radiance dimmed, and at midnight the Aurora was nearly invisible. [WB] 1882 1 19 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT aurora from 7. to 9.30 p.m. An aurora was visible from 7 to 9.30 p.m.: - a single arch of white, tinged slightly with azure on the inner and very faintly with pink on the outer circumference. Altitude 20o. Azimuth from 15o East to 10o west of north. There was no perceptible motion tremulous or otherwise and the usual bank of haze, from lack of strong contrast, was only just appreciable. The disappearance of the phenomenon was so gradual that it would be difficult to determine the precise time. [WB] 1882 1 19 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT Aurora seen at 9 p.m. with streamers 1882 1 19 BANGOR MAINE An aurora commenced at 7 p.m. It increased in brilliancy up to midnight and continuing into the morning [WB] 1882 1 19 CORNISH MAINE Aurora from dark to near morning 2/3 the way up to Polaris 1882 1 19 DEXTER MAINE faint and bright 1882 1 19 EASTPORT MAINE a brilliant auroral display in N. bet NW and NE from 8 p.m. to mdt. A faint Auroral light appeared in the northern sky at 8 p.m., extending between NW. and NE. and to an altitude 45o. At 8.30 p.m., it resolved itself into an arch composed of short streams, running in the direction of the breadth of the arch, parallel to each other, representing the appearce of a row of comets tails. At 10 p.m. the arch became very brilliant with a red and greenish tinge and having below a dark segment. It then formed into sinuous bands of variable curvatures, representing the undulations of a brilliant curtain waving in the breeze and had a waving lateral motion from E. to W. At 11 p.m. the arch began to descend to the horizon and gradually fade and disappeared at midnight. [WB] 1882 1 19 GARDINER MAINE Brilliant aurora, very bright at 6, not high, from the N.East to a little West of North. At the same time a bright broad beam from the N.West horizon nearly to the zenith. By 6.30 this had disappeared except near horizon and presently this also. At 7.40 a double flat arch towards the North and North East, the lower one above dark cloud, and beams shooting from one arch to the other. At midnight aurora still bright but dark cloud partially obscured it. At 1.30am very bright somewhat broken, dark cloud below and a parallel one through centre. At 2.45 extended farther to East and West, at 4 black cloud below much wider, at 6.am a narrow flat arch above black cloud. 1882 1 19 PORTLAND MAINE observed from 7.30 p.m. to midnight A brilliant auroral arch was observed at 7.30 p.m. until after midnight extending over the entire Northeastern portion of the horizon. Its appearance was of deep straw color. [WB] 1882 1 19 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora over dark sky at 6 P.M. before end of twilight; rather bright arch all the evening without streamers, double at times. 1882 1 19 CHARLESTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Very bright aurora bearing due North lighting heavens to some distance. first observed at 7.30 p.m. Very bright at 10.30 p.m. 1882 1 19 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Very bright and beautiful aurora 8@11 - a broad band in N Western sky about half way to zenith running from SW to NE through which there were constant flashes - 1882 1 19 GREAT BARRINGTON MASSACHUSETTS [Beane Mountain] A beautifull Arora arising from the North about 8 p.m. with Bright collums shooting up from a circular crown and rising slowly with a stormey look beneath 1882 1 19 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light 1882 1 19 NEW BEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1882 1 19 ROWE MASSACHUSETTS Aurora B 8 p.m. and after 1882 1 19 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora Borealis: evening. diffuse light. dark bank on the horizon. 1882 1 19 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 9 p.m. bright Aurora in the north An aurora lasting from before 7.18 p.m. till after 11.45 p.m. extended along the northern horizon from NW b. N. to ENE and in altitude about 15o. Several stars were seen shining through the dark segment which because of its blackness and regular well defined outline was a prominent feature of the display. At first, and for some time, only a faint light band was seen lying above the dark segment. At 9.45 p.m. several rays shot upward near the eastern end. At other portions of the display nearer the centre, brighter and broader short rays moved rapidly towards the east; at another time this movement, though to a lesser degree, was towards the west. This lateral motion was the only motion, though the light was constantly increasing or diminishing in brightness and extent of surface. At some times there were two irregular parallel bands of light extending along above the dark segment, and separated from each other by a band, not nearly as dark as the dark segment, but decidedly marked in comparison with the light bands. The light was a pale greenish white, and once a greenish cast was noticed. After 10 p.m. the light began to fade and the dark segment decrease in size. At 11.45 p.m. only a slight glow could be seen, with a small dark segment below it. [WB] 1882 1 19 THATCHERS ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS from 8.00 p.m. to Midnight A brilliant aurora was observed at 8.00 p.m. it consisted of a bright streak of blueish white light in the northern sky 25o in altitude and extending over 90o in azimuth. It became obscured by clouds at midnight. [WB] 1882 1 19 WESTBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS Aurora 7-11 p.m. 1882 1 19 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Aurora. First seen at 7.30 pm, and continued for over two hours. Extended through 70o of azimuth, about 35o on each side of the meridian, and reached an altitude of between 15o and 20o. It consisted of a bright arch with small faint streamers above and with a dark space below. 1882 1 19 WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS Aurora observed from dark to midnight 1882 1 19 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora. a bright arch and dark beneath - 9 to 10 pm brighter than any before for about a year 1882 1 19 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora began at 7.00 p.m. and continues A faint auroral light of a yellowish white color and extending from N.W. to E.N.E. was observed at 7.00 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1882 1 19 BLOCK ISLAND RHODE ISLAND [New Shoreham] A faint Aurora observed on the 19th from 9.30 p.m. until good night. It formed an arch about 20o above the horizon, and about 5o in width. A faint Aurora was visible from 9.15 p.m. until good night. It formed an arch about 20o above the Northern horizon and about 5o in width. [WB] 1882 1 19 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND 7.00 p.m. to 11.33 p.m. Aurora observed at 7.20 p.m. and lasted until 11.33 p.m. This aurora was unusually brilliant. From 8 to 8.50 p.m. there was a well defined arch Alt 12o to 15o Az 90o. centre of arch bright white, upper and lower edges tinged with red Arch reappeared at 9.20 p.m. Less brilliant than at its former appearance and was of a yellowish color 9.45 p.m. arch dimly visible and segment very dark Numerous beams appeared to rise out of the dark segment and were very bright at the points where they intersected the arch, the prevailing colors being green, pale red and violet. The greatest altitude of the beams was from 15 to 20 deg. This appearance lasted 6 or 7 minutes At 11.05 p.m. it was of a pale red color and had a wavy motion [WB] 1882 1 19 POINT JUDITH RHODE ISLAND An aurora was visible from 7 p.m. until after midnight. It first appeared as a diffuse light of a pale yellowish color. At 9.15 p.m. this light became of a brighter hue and rose higher toward the zenith, when a beautiful arch was formed of about 5 degrees in width, underneath of which appeared a cloud of intense darkness. The summit of the arch was about 25o above the horizon, and its maximum brilliancy was observed as occurring at 9.55 p.m. after which it began to fade, but the sky remained bright until after midnight. [WB] 1882 1 19 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora observed from 7 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. Diffuse white light in the form of an arch from North West to East North East: Dark segment noted but afterwards not well defined. No other features. [WB] 1882 1 19 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 1 19 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora from 8 to 9 o'clock in the evening. It extended across the northern sky rising about thirty degrees above the horizon. 1882 1 20 BANGOR MAINE Just after midnight and through the early hours of the morning, the aurora borealis was very brilliant. a dense band of leaden hued clouds darkened the northern horizon while the rest of the sky was of its darkest azure bespangled with myriad stars. From behind the cloud bank broad bands of softest light streamed towards the zenith and encircled the northern sky in gorgeous halo. The whole scene the light, the halo, the clouds and the stars, left on the mind the grandest impression of these mysterious works of nature. The aurora only disappeared with daylight. [WB] 1882 1 20 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora ended early in the morning Aurora ended early in the morning. [WB] 1882 1 20 POINT JUDITH RHODE ISLAND Aurora ended at 4.50 a.m. [WB] 1882 1 22 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light 1882 1 23 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS faint aurora near midnight. 1882 1 29 GARDINER MAINE No aurora up till 1. a.m. At 4.30 a.m. on the 30th aurora quite bright, continued no doubt till day. 1882 1 30 BANGOR MAINE Aurora display before day. Unable to learn its prominent features. [WB] 1882 2 5 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 8 p.m. aurora 1882 2 5 BLOCK ISLAND RHODE ISLAND A faint Aurora was observed on the 5th from 7.50 to 9.00 p.m. It formed an arch about 15o above the Northern horizon and 8o in width. A faint Aurora was visible between 7.50 and 9.00 p.m. It formed an arch about 15o above the Northern horizon and about 8o in width. [WB] 1882 2 6 DEXTER MAINE Aurora, under clouds, faint 1882 2 6 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 2 8 DEXTER MAINE Aurora, bright, arch, cloud 1882 2 8 EASTPORT MAINE aurora between 9.30 and 11.40 p.m. A faint Aurora appeared in northern horizon from 9.30 p.m. 11.40 p.m., extending to an altitude of 15o. Its color was a very faint bluish light. [WB] 1882 2 8 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not visible till 9.15, at 11.15 fainter and at midnight invisible. 1882 2 8 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1882 2 8 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS fine aurora in the evening with fine streamers; traces visible at 11 p.m. 1882 2 8 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1882 2 8 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint diffuse aurora - 9 p.m. 1882 2 8 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 7 p.m. to 11. p.m. no prominent features. [WB] 1882 2 8 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora at 9 o'clock p.m., a faint nebulous light rising but fifteen or twenty degrees above the horizon. 1882 2 11 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS faint traces of aurora at 11-1/2 p.m. low down in the north but not very noteworthy. 1882 2 17 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 9 p.m. Aurora a diffused light 1882 2 17 BANGOR MAINE Aurora commenced at 10 p.m. [WB] 1882 2 17 CORNISH MAINE Aurora about all night from 10o to 15o high 1882 2 17 DEXTER MAINE Aurora - bright - diffuse, no beams as far as observed 1882 2 17 GARDINER MAINE Aurora at 8. p.m. 1882 2 17 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1882 2 17 AMHERST MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1882 2 17 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS auroral arch, bright and broad; not seen early but thought to be visible about 7-1/2 p.m.; very distinct later; some streamers about 10-1/2 p.m. 1882 2 17 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS aurora 9@12 1882 2 17 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light 1882 2 17 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora - diffuse evening 1882 2 17 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS A faint aurora was seen in the west as a mere glow about 7.25 p.m. and in the north at 10 p.m. and 11.20 p.m. It was last seen about 11.30 p.m. [WB] 1882 2 17 THATCHERS ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Brilliant aurora from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Altitude 10o Azimuth 80o. [WB] 1882 2 17 WESTBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS Aurora Borealis 7-9 p.m. 1882 2 17 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 7-10 p.m. Aurora, Bright band of light on N horizon, about 5o in altitude and stretching thro' 30o of azimuth. 1882 2 17 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1882 2 17 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Diffuse aurora 9 p.m. 1882 2 17 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora began at 8 p.m. and continues A faint auroral light of a yellowish white color and extending from N.N.W. to E.N.E. was observed at 8.00 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1882 2 17 BLOCK ISLAND RHODE ISLAND A brilliant Aurora was visible from 8.00 to 11.50 p.m. on the 17th. It formed an arch 15o above the Northern horizon and 10o in width. It exhibited well defined luminous beams and flashes of light would extend to 30o and 40o above the horizon in rapid succession. A brilliant Aurora was visible from 8.00 to 11.50 p.m. It formed an arch about 15o above the Northern horizon and 10o in width. It exhibited well defined luminous beams, and often bright flashes of light would extend to 30o and 40o above the horizon. Its color was of a pale yellow. [WB] 1882 2 17 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND Faint aurora 8.30 to 10 p.m. [in Remarks] 17th commenced 8.30 p.m. Ended 10.00 p.m. (very faint) [in summary] Faint aurora from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Altitude about 10 deg. Azimuth about 45 deg. [WB] 1882 2 17 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted from 7 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. Diffuse light extending up 30o from the horizon: no streamers or dark segment. [WB] 1882 2 17 LUNENBURGH VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 2 18 BANGOR MAINE Aurora continued until daybreak. Particulars not learned. [WB] 1882 2 18 GARDINER MAINE Low arch, diffused, not visible till after 9. 1882 2 18 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora ended early a.m. Aurora ended early a.m. [WB] 1882 2 23 EASTPORT MAINE Auroral light in northern horizon between 11 p.m. and mdt An Auroral light appeared in northern horizon between 11 p.m. and midnight, extending between NW. and NE. and to an altitude of 30o. It was so nearly obscured by Stratus Clouds that no peculiarities could be detected. [WB] 1882 3 2 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS * at 10 h 30 m p.m. possibly faint aurora, as sky in the north seem to look relatively a little brighter than elsewhere. 1882 3 4 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 10. p.m. to 11.45 p.m. No prominent features. [WB] 1882 3 5 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND 7.55 p.m. to 8.25 p.m. Unusually brilliant 1882 3 8 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT aurora from 7.30 to 10.30 p.m. At about 7.30 p.m. a steel-colored band of auroral light, 20o in altitude, extended from the northwest to southeast. A massive central column soon projected from this, flanked on either side by smaller columns. These soon subsided, however, and at 10.30 p.m. cirri clouds obscured the display. [WB] 1882 3 8 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 9 p.m. Aurora diffused light followed by streamers reaching nearly to the zenith 1882 3 8 CORNISH MAINE Aurora as soon as dark Began to streem up at 8 p.m. At 822 it streemed up to Polaris at 10 p.m. died away 1882 3 8 EASTPORT MAINE A grand auroral display in north between 7.30 and 9 p.m. A faint Aurora appeared in the N.W. horizon at 7.30 p.m. It began to rise toward the zenith and to extend both east and west;, and at 7.50 p.m. became very brilliant and resolved itself into an arch, of a very bright straw color. The lower edge of the arch was very distinctly and well defined, with a very dark segment below. At 8.20 p.m. numerous slender beams appeared of a very bright redish light, all parallel to each other and pointing toward the zenith. At this time some of the beams would suddenly shoot up and down at intervals, with also a lateral wavy motion and others would disappear and reappear, the northern sky presenting the appearance of a shower of falling meteors. A distant light seemed to appear at intervals beyond the bright beams, resembling recurring flashes of heat lightning. At 8.30 p.m. the Aurora reached to the zenith and extended over the whole northern sky from E. to W., forming a half Crown, presenting a grand and beautiful display. It then began to fade away, and disappeared at 9 p.m. [WB] 1882 3 8 GARDINER MAINE Splendid aurora, not very distinct till 7.30pm, at 8 not high but about 150o in length, irregular dark cloud below and flashing beams above. At 8.15 shortening at the West and extending at the East, the beams at the North and N.East deep green. West of North light pale red. At 8.30 beams shooting up higher and meeting at zenith and just then a glowing red resembling a distant fire over the whole North. At 8.45 aurora much less brilliant, extending say but 45o on the horizon, but low beams still visible and the dark cloud below gradually diminished and at 10.15 moon had risen and not a trace of aurora visible. At 11.30 aurora could be traced resembling a long white cloud. At midnight again very brilliant in spite of the moon, forming a sort of flat arch above dark cloud and brilliant beams shooting up. At 2.am entirely disappeared. 1882 3 8 ORONO MAINE Aurora 7-1/2 to 9 p.m. 2 definite arches formed 1882 3 8 PORTLAND MAINE aurora observed from 7 to 10 p.m. An auroral light (straw color) observed from 7 to 10 p.m. [WB] 1882 3 8 AMHERST MASSACHUSETTS Fine aurora on the 8th. Red, flashing, streamers, sometimes reaching nearly to the zenith. 1882 3 8 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora first noticed shortly before 8h P.M. as an irregular arch, sky very dark below; for a few minutes about 8h P.M., there were brilliant and lofty streamers, three farthest northwest being decidedly reddish; it was afterwards fainter, but very variable, with an arch sometimes single, sometimes double, and occasional faint streamers; at 10h 15m P.M., nearly gone. 1882 3 8 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS very vivid aurora - [one word illegible] all of it is [illegible] and colors the flashes starting from North East and some of them extremely bright and very similar to Electric Light in brilliancy - nearly all disappeared by 9 p.m. 1882 3 8 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light 1882 3 8 ROWE MASSACHUSETTS Auro. Borealis 9 p.m. 1882 3 8 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora Borealis - diffuse light evening 1882 3 8 THATCHERS ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS 7 p.m. - 11.15 p.m. Brilliant aurora from 7 p.m. until 11.15 p.m. Altitude from 15o to 60o Azimuth from 90o to 180o. [WB] 1882 3 8 WESTBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS Aurora 7-9 p.m. 1882 3 8 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 8.00 p.m. Brilliant Aurora, consisted mostly of a luminous segment extending 90o in azimuth and 25o in altitude. Centre lay almost exactly in the meridian. Streamers a few reaching to an altitude of 50o. Lasted in its intensity 20 m. afterwards a faint light for some time. 1882 3 8 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora observed from 7 to 9.30 p.m. Arch with dark cloud beneath at 7, very bright at 7:30 with streamers about two thirds to zenith, some having a waving lateral motion from W to E arch about 25o in height. 1882 3 8 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND Brilliant aurora from 7.50 p.m. to 8.25 p.m. This aurora is remarkable for the rapidity with which it formed. It first appeared as a dim white light near the horizon and in a few seconds there were occasional flashes of red. These followed each other in quick succession until they had attained an altitude of about 45 deg. The flash was usually a changing from a deep to a light red color and motion was usually from the horizon upward; but occasionally from west to east. This appearance lasted three or four minutes. It then changed to a bright white color and beams began to shoot up. The beams once formed had no perceptible motion Their altitude was from 45 to 60 deg. and they lasted 15 or 20 minutes. The azimuth was about 90 deg. The aurora faded almost as rapidly as it formed. [WB] 1882 3 8 POINT JUDITH RHODE ISLAND Aurora was reported by the patrol of the Life Saving Crew as having occurred between the hours of 7 and 8 p.m. colors of a reddish hue and very brilliant. [WB] 1882 3 8 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted, from 7. p.m. to 9. p.m. Moon shining brightly: Dark segment and bright arch of light well defined: streamers shooting up to 30o from horizon: the noteworthy feature of the display, which was observed from NORTH.NORTH.WEST to EAST.NORTH.EAST., was the "Dancers": they had an apparent motion from West to East, then back again from East to West: the color was dark green. [WB] 1882 3 8 CHARLOTTE VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 3 8 LUNENBURGH VERMONT Aurora 1882 3 8 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 3 8 STRAFFORD VERMONT A very bright Aurora extending from E. to W. through the N. and to the zenith: commencing at 8 P.M. disappears 10 P.M. no dark cloud below the arch. 1882 3 8 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Aurora at eight p.m. 1882 3 11 AUBURN NEW HAMPSHIRE [listed in monthly summary] 1882 3 14 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 8.30 p.m. Aurora with streamers reduced at 9 p.m. to a faint light 1882 3 14 CORNISH MAINE Aurora appeared low down at 7.30 p.m. 1882 3 14 DEXTER MAINE Aurora - faint and bright 1882 3 14 GARDINER MAINE Aurora seen first at 8. At 8.30 one tall beam. From 10 to 11 not at all bright, at 11.30 and at 1.30 a.m. brighter and at 4. a.m. still bright. 1882 3 14 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora suspected at 8 h p.m., rather noticeable at 8 h 30 m p.m., with irregular double arch and streamers; afterwards subsiding into a low faint arch; at 11 h p.m. little visible. 1882 3 14 ROWE MASSACHUSETTS Aurora Borealis 8.30 p.m. 1882 3 14 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora Borealis, evening: diffuse light 1882 3 14 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 9.00 p.m. Aurora. Faint light on N horizon. Lasted all the evening. 1882 3 14 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Diffuse aurora from 8 to 9:30 p.m. 1882 3 14 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint aurora was visible from 9.15 p.m. until after midnight. Time of beginning not known on account of fog. It was a pale straw color with altitude of about 22o above the horizon and extended from NNW to NE. [WB] 1882 3 14 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND * The Daily News of Mch 15" says "there was an aurora last night" (14th) Numerous inquiries were made by the observer, but failed to find any person who had seen it [WB] 1882 3 14 POINT JUDITH RHODE ISLAND An auroral light was visible between 7 and 8 p.m. colors of which were not very brilliant, altitude 15o [WB] 1882 3 14 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted from 11 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. Dark segment and bright arch light not well defined: streamers observed in North North East shooting up 20o from horizon: Display from North North West to North North East: color pale green. [WB] 1882 3 14 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 3 14 WOODSTOCK VERMONT Slight aurora low in the north. 1882 3 15 ORONO MAINE [listed in monthly summary] 1882 3 15 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora Borealis: evening: faint diffuse light. 1882 3 15 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora ended early a.m. Aurora ended early a.m. [WB] 1882 3 15 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 3 19 EASTPORT MAINE A faint aurora in north between 10.30 p.m. and midnight A faint Auroral light appeared in north from 10.30 p.m. till midnight. it was a faint diffuse light extending between NW. and NE. and to an altitude of 20o. 1882 3 19 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not visible at 7, 8, 9, or 10. At 10.30 not very hight but bright with beams moving rapidly from East to West. At midnight a little higher with beams. At 3.45 a.m. bright below beams. 1882 3 19 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS Brilliant aurora from 9.00 p.m. until early a.m. 20th At 9.30 p.m. a faint auroral band was observed lying along the northern horizon, extending over 60o of azimuth. Between the hour of midnight and 2.00 (20th) a.m. The aurora became very brilliant; bright streamers of a greenish white color frequently shot up towards the zenith to a height of 30o and moved slowly along the horizon from west to east. [WB] 1882 3 19 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora first noticed at 9 h 15 m p.m., as a low faint arch; streamers appeared soon after, and at 11 h p.m., still showed themselves, at times pretty bright. 1882 3 19 ROWE MASSACHUSETTS Aurora B. 10.30 p.m. 1882 3 19 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS At 11.18 p.m. an aurora was seen, but so faint that a casual glance would not have noticed it. It consisted of a slight glow and a few faint rays, which attained an altitude of about 10o. On the horizon it extended from about NNW. to NNE. [WB] 1882 3 19 THATCHERS ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Aurora from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Altitude 20o to 60o. Azimuth 70o to 180o. [WB] 1882 3 19 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Diffuse aurora [original: denoted by Do and "] 9. p.m. 1882 3 19 POINT JUDITH RHODE ISLAND Faint auroral light in the N. during 8 and 12 mt. [WB] 1882 3 19 BURLINGTON VERMONT Brilliant Aurora observed from 10. p.m. to 11.45 p.m. Dark segment low down on the horizon: bright arch of light well defined: streamers shooting up from 20o to 45o: color dark green. [WB] 1882 3 19 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 3 19 WOODSTOCK VERMONT A slight aurora seen in the evening, and also in the morning of the 20th. 1882 3 20 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS The auroral display continued, varying only in intensity, until about 4.00 a.m. [WB] 1882 3 20 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS 10 p.m. - aurora - mainly in Northwest some streamers about 30 degrees in length [Note: date given as 19th, which may be correct - taken here as 20th since so listed on main sheet and in summary.] 1882 3 20 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS The aurora was slightly brighter at 2. a.m. but had become more of a steady glow, though occasionally a faint ray was seen. [WB] 1882 3 20 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint aurora with an altitude of about 20o above the northern horizon was observed at 9.05 p.m. and continued till after midnight. Azimuth and time of commencing not known on account of clouds which partly obscured the northern sky. [WB] 1882 3 20 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted in North between 11. p.m. and 11.15 p.m. No prominent features. [WB] 1882 3 21 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora ended early in the a.m. [also WB] 1882 3 30 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 9.00 p.m. Aurora, not well defined on account of the moon. 1882 4 5 GARDINER MAINE Aurora not visible till 2.a.m. of the 5th, shooting beams. 1882 4 9 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint aurora was observed at 10 p.m. and continues. A faint aurora was observed at 10 p.m. and continued until after midnight. Time of commencement and extent not known on account of clouds. [WB] 1882 4 9 BURLINGTON VERMONT From 10. p.m. to 11.58 p.m. Faint aurora noted from 10 p.m. to 11.58 p.m.: Diffuse dark green light: no prominent features. [WB] 1882 4 10 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora ended early a.m. Aurora ended early a.m. [WB] 1882 4 13 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Aurora from 11 p.m. to 12 p.m. An aurora of moderate brilliancy in the northern sky was observed from 11.00 p.m. to 12.00 p.m. At the latter hour clouds obscured the northern horizon. No streamers were noticed, the aurora when observed being simply a diffuse steel colored light. [WB] 1882 4 13 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT 8 p.m. Aurora with streamers in NE changing at 8.15 to diffused light in the NE and bright red light in NW so red and bright as to reflect upon the clouds in the [two words illegible] like fire at 9 p.m. the northern heavens were obscured 1882 4 13 CORNISH MAINE Aurora all the eve 1882 4 13 EASTPORT MAINE A faint aurora in north from 8 p.m. till 11.30 p.m. A faint Auroral light appeared in the north at 8 p.m. extending from NW. to NE. and to an altitude of 25o. It was a diffuse yellowish light and a few faint streamers appeared at intervals, some of which extended to an altitude of 45o. The Aurora became obscured at 11.30 p.m. by stratus clouds [WB] 1882 4 13 THATCHERS ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS from 8.45 p.m. to 11.50 p.m. Fine auroral display from 8.45 p.m. until 11.50 p.m. consisting of a segment of light from which rays were shooting upward. The rays were of a pink or crimson color while the segment was almost white. Altitude from 15o to 50o. Azimuth from 90o to 180o. [WB] 1882 4 13 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND Seen through rifts in the clouds from 11 p.m. until midnight Faint auroral light was observed through rifts in the clouds from 11 p.m. until midnight. [WB] 1882 4 13 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora observed from 8 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. Brilliant display at 8 p.m. in North: streamers shooting up to 35o from horizon: owing to clouds display only visible at intervals, through rifts in clouds: faint rose tint in North North West: at 11. p.m. clear in North North West, brilliant display: streamers Shooting up 20o from horizon: color deep sea green. [WB] 1882 4 14 CORNISH MAINE Aurora most of the night 1882 4 14 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not very brilliant. Not visible till near midnight, low and above dark cloud. At 1.am a little brighter and higher, still above dark cloud. At 3.20 had nearly disappeared. 1882 4 15 BANGOR MAINE Bright aurora. Commenced at 8.45 p.m. rapidly developing a dark segment of 10 degrees elevation; a few minutes later very bright orange, yellow and crimson colors played along the upper edge of the segment forming a rolling line of strong beautiful outlines extending from NE to N.NW. These colors rapidly melted into a confused but very brilliant light from which streamers commenced to project, the segment remaining all the while intact. In the course of two hours it lost its typical characteristics with a modifification in its colors; but the display with more or less intensity continued until a later hour, leaving a faint light near the horizon at day-break the next morning. [WB] 1882 4 15 CORNISH MAINE Aurora most of the night 1882 4 15 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, first seen at 9.pm, at 12 very faint. At 1.am much brighter and higher and above dark cloud. At 1.30 not quite so bright. 1882 4 15 PORTLAND MAINE Faint auroral light obs. from 10. to 11.30 p.m. 1882 4 15 AMHERST MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1882 4 15 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS at 11 h p.m. auroral streamers from behind clouds low in the north; a white cloud at 9 h 30 m p.m. in the northeast may possibly have been auroral. 1882 4 15 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Diffuse aurora 10 p.m. 1882 4 15 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE A faint aurora was observed at 10.15 p.m. and continued until after midnight. A faint aurora of a pale yellow color was observed at 10.15 p.m. and continued until after midnight. Time of commencement not known on account of fog. It had an altitude of about 15o and beams of 20o more and extended from NW to NE. [WB] 1882 4 15 POINT JUDITH RHODE ISLAND An aurora was visible from 7.45 p.m. until 11.45 p.m. It was reported by the Life Saving Crew as having been of a reddish color similar to appearance of sky at sunset. [WB] 1882 4 15 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted between 11.15 p.m. and 11.30 p.m.: diffuse dark sea green light: faint dark segment: no other features. [WB] 1882 4 15 LUNENBURGH VERMONT April 15th and 16th Aurora 1882 4 15 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 4 16 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Aurora from 7.45 p.m. to m (see 17") Shortly before eight o'clock an arch of steel colored light appeared near the northern horizon extending from the north-northwest to east-northeast. Within half an hour a second arch formed above the first. While this was slowly fading slender filaments of light in countless numbers shot upwards from the lower arch, captured the waning bow on their slender points and remained quivering for many minutes. These were followed by fewer but more massive luminous colums. When these subsided the aurora resumed its first appearance and for some time remained quiescent [WB] 1882 4 16 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT Aurora from 8 p.m. [Remarks] From 16th at 8 p.m. until daylight rendered it invisible on the 17th [Summary] The following from "The Day" is a description of the several phases of a magnificent auroral display which was first observed at 8 p.m.: [Note: clipping missing except for heading, "Monday Morning"] [WB] 1882 4 16 SOUTHINGTON CONNECTICUT Aurora 8 p.m. faint light extending across the northern horizon around to the west at 8.30 light reaching into west reflecting brightly upon the clouds 9 p.m. the northern [two words illegible, one may be "covered"] 1882 4 16 CORNISH MAINE Aurora most of the night with a dark cloud below with streemers shooting up to Polaris 1882 4 16 DEXTER MAINE Remarkable display of Aurora lasting (I was informed by a person who was up) all night. It was unusually brilliant, with arch at times, diffuse, beams and streamers - and covering nearly the whole sky some of the time during the night - the Northern heavens being covered most of the time - from the horizon to the zenith. 1882 4 16 EASTPORT MAINE An Aurora from 8 p.m. till midnight A faint diffuse Auroral light appeared in the north at 8 p.m. It gradually rose toward the zenith and increased in brilliancy and at 8.30 p.m. formed into a striated Arch, extending from NW. to NE. with breadth of 15o and an altitude of 45o. At 8.40 p.m. the arch dissolved into numerous beams, all parallel to each other and pointing toward the zenith. At 9 p.m. the whole northern sky from N. to E. was filled with numerous beams, some of which had a blood redish color and others were of a light orange color. The Aurora continued to move south and at 11 p.m. it reached the zenith and a half crown was formed and at 11.30 p.m. the whole sky was filled numerous beams, all pointing toward the zenith and a perfect Corona was formed, some of the beams reaching to within 10o of the Southern horizon. At 11.40 p.m. the Aurora became slightly obscured by cirrus clouds, but still remained at Midnight, though it was rapidly fading. The Aurora exerted quite an influence on the telegraph wires, and communication was at times greatly interrupted. [WB] 1882 4 16 GARDINER MAINE Most brilliant aurora, not observed till 8. Low broad arch with beams and dark cloud below. At 10 nearly obscured by clouds at the North, but shooting up to the zenith, at 11, entirely obscured by clouds at the North, but most brilliant overhead. (see note at bottom of page) [Note at bottom:] The observer is mortified at not having watched the beautiful aurora on the 16th through the night. Looking out at the North, at 10 he saw the clouds gathering and again at 11, when the aurora was entirely concealed at the North. He was thus thrown off his guard and saw no more, but a friend informed him next day that at 10 and 11 though obscured at the North, the aurora was most brilliant everywhere else, the beams flashing and meeting in the zenith. 1882 4 16 PORTLAND MAINE auroral obs. from 8 to 11.10 p.m. A brilliant auroral arch of about 45o in height was observed at 8 p.m. it extended from NW to NE. five shafts extended from top of arch to near the zenith. there was a slight movement to the east. At 10 p.m. waves of light centered near the zenith, advancing and receding for several minutes. At 11.10 p.m. the aurora was obscured by stratus clouds. Colors of aurora, a light blue and white. [WB] 1882 4 16 AMHERST MASSACHUSETTS Unusually fine aurora on the 16th. At its brightest near midnight. Flashing red streamers entirely around the horizon, the northern half of the sky being completely covered. 1882 4 16 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS Brilliant Aurora About 8 p.m. a bright diffused light was observed which grew and brightened until at 10.30 p.m. it covered the northern sky 175o Azimuth and 50o in Altitude with vertical streamers in the north and later in the NW tinged with rose. A very dark segment beneath reached an altitude of about 10o. At 10.55 p.m. the light reached 85o in altitude being brightest in the W. and rose colored in the N. At 11 p.m. the light extended to the zenith and suddenly developed into streamers 70o long, well defined, closely ranged, and colored rose and green irregularly in patches while an arch overhead reached within 15o of the zenith. At 11.05 p.m. streamers started up in the east nearly reaching the bright solid mass of light in the west. The Aurora about 11.30 extended on the west to south while in the E. and N. it contracted At 11.40 streamers from the SW covered the whole Southern sky to within 40o of the horizon at the south. The bright light in the W crept towards the S while the "Merry Dancers" made their appearance near the zenith and flickering streamers started up at the N. A rose color was visible in SW. a green in S. and at 11.50 p.m. a beautiful play of colors in waves to the zenith while the "Merry Dancers" nearly reached the horizon in the S and the display in the E and N ceased for a time. At 12 oclock only the light in the west about 15o in width and the "Merry Dancers" in E. and S remained. The streamers meeting overhead formed a Corona which was preserved for minutes at a time the apex being 5o north of Arcturus. A few streamers now straggled up till at 12.20 a.m. 17" a band 40o in width of a rose and green color extended to the zenith, there meeting other streamers and forming a brightly marked Corona. At 12.30 a.m. three broad brilliant bands from E. M. and SW. extended from the horizon to the zenith; the tip of east section being a bright red color. These bands gradually joined forming a brilliant display covering 2/3 of the sky from E. by N. to SW. At 12.35 the S.W. section was colored a bright green while the apex was very red. At 12.40 the sky was covered with waves of light and just before 1 a.m. the zenith became very red. With recurring fits of brilliancy the Aurora continued to and faded with the approach of day. This display caused much trouble on the telegraph wires; from its first appearance all night; more on long than short circuits. The wires to Abany N.Y. and to several other points were worked during part of the display without a battery and one wire to New York city was worked for three hours steady without a battery. [WB] 1882 4 16 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora seen before 8h P.M.; bright and extensive about 8h 30m P.M., with lofty arch, detached fragments reaching an altitude of about 60; and some streamers; about 8h 45m P.M., aurora very brilliant for some minutes with bright narrow streamers and diffused red light in places, especially distinct in Perseus; color decided, not very bright. Afterwards much fainter and more broken. After 10h P.M., again increasing; at 10h 30m P.M., upper edge of arch passing through Capella and Vega. The aurora bright enough to cast a vague shadow on the ground and a distinct one on a wall from any object close to it; about 10h 45m P.M., fainter again. Sky not very dark below at any time. Aurora so extensive early in the evening as to hinder view of zodiacal light, which was perceptible, however. After 10h 45m in P.M., aurora increased and shortly before midnight had formed a corona 2o or 3o preceeding Arcturus with bright flashes in the south to within 20o of the horizon, and with diffused light over the northern sky, with little movement. Some red light in the southwest at the same time. 1882 4 16 CHARLESTOWN MASSACHUSETTS Bright aurora arch about 30o above horizon extending from E to W. horizon dark clouds under arch, at times double arch observed. about 10o above lower arch beams extending to zenith without changing colors from 8 P.m. to midnight. 1882 4 16 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Magnificent auroral display 8 p.m. till early morning colors pink Green and yellow Scintillations [one word illegible] and fine 1882 4 16 GREAT BARRINGTON MASSACHUSETTS [Beane Mountain] verry Bright Aurora early in the Evening in the far North rising like a crown with streamers reaching to the zenith it continued through the night to 4 a.m. on the morning of the 17th changing from one form to another sometimes covering the whole horrizon and filling the air the depts of the surface and Midle currants I should liked to of had some [one word illegible] writen Leave to discribe it the collums of differond collours drifted through the valley North of my lookout much below the top of Greylock Mountain in the North and was Most Beautifull 1882 4 16 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light 1882 4 16 NEW BEDFORD MASSACHUSETTS The aurora of 16th was of unusual brilliancy - At 8 p.m. - The rays reached an elevation of 30@45o in northern horizon - At 12 mid-night - the spears reached the zenith, [one word illegible], undulating - the colour white 1882 4 16 PRINCETON MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1882 4 16 PROVINCETOWN MASSACHUSETTS Aurora observed from 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. of 17th [Remarks] Brilliant aurora observed from 9.30 p.m. of 16th to 1 a.m. of 17th [summary] A brilliant aurora was observed from 9.30 p.m. until 1 a.m. of the 17th covering the entire northwestern portion of the horizon first appeared as a diffuse bright light changing to green and then to red, shimmering beams of yellowish white light shot up towards the zenith with great rapidity an aurora of such rare beauty has seldom been witnessed. [WB] 1882 4 16 ROWE MASSACHUSETTS Brilliant Aurora beginning at 8.30 p.m. and continuing through the night till daylight. Nearly the whole sky was covered with the A. at 4 a.m. 17th, taking an endless variety of forms and converging to the zenith, into a large circle of white light. 1882 4 16 SOMERSET MASSACHUSETTS Aurora Borealis: from 9. p.m. to 3. a.m. of 17th, arches, beams, corona and dark bank appearing and disappearing alternately, with flashings of electric light. 1882 4 16 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS April 16 and 17 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. An Aurora of remarkable beauty was visible from about 8 p.m. till after 4 a.m. of the 17th. The phenomenon seems to have been divided into three parts separated by lulls during which very little sign of aurora was perceptible. These three parts seem also to have been different in character. The first occurred from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.; this was a beautiful rosy aurora in its higher portions and of a delicately soft grayish green or blue in the lower portion. The number of streamers was comparatively few. About 10.30 p.m. or at the beginning of the second part, a diffuse yellowish white light over-spread the northern sky and from all parts of the small, irregularly shaped dark segment, streamers were very active at short intervals; the tendency was to form coronas, several of which were perfected about midnight in different parts of the heavens near the zenith, flooding the sky with the richest of the prismatic colors, and constantly varying in shape and intensity of coloring. About 1 a.m. the second cessation took place till between 3 and 4 a.m. when a brilliant display of the "merry dancers" occurred and one of those beautiful configurations resembling an undulating curtain, which at one time seemed as though gathered round part of a circle. The display reached its maximum grandeur about midnight, and at that time was limited on the horizon by points nearly E. and W. and in altitude by a point somewhat south of the Zenith, though it is said that streamers were seen to shoot up from the south and meet those from the north. [WB] [Clipping from the Springfield Republican, Monday, April 17, 1882:] WONDERFUL ELECTRIC STORM A Grand Display of Northern Lights, Extending Over all the Country. The aurora borealis of last night, which was visible all over the country and made great havoc with the electric currents, impeding seriously the working of the telegraph, ranks among the most splendid displays of that phenomenon, with those in this generation fo February 4, 1872, and the marvelous "rosy aurora" of September 2, 1859. The auroral cloud rose in the north early in the evening, and at about 8 o'clock a grand auroral arch extended from about 20 degrees east to 15 west of the magnetic meridian, having an altitude at the central point of 75 to 80 degrees. The waves of light, varied by sharply defined streamers, advanced with continually greater rapidity and force until about midnight, when the electric storm was at its hight, and the heavens were magnificent with waves of the prismatic colors, carmine and crimson, blue and dazzling white prevailing in the play. The center of the storm in Leo, just south of the zenith, changing shape with every moment, assumed frequently a striking resemblance to the spots on the sun in their highest activity, and the waves frequently for a space of over two hours rose as swiftly from the south, at a hight of 45 degrees, as from the north, though with less vehemence. At times a corona of absolute perfectness was produced. The sight was glorious beyond description. There were moments of almost entire calm when nothing was seen of the aurora but slight tremulous dartings from the auroral cloud in the north, when all at once the whole circuit of the heavens would be flooded with flashing waves of intense light, which would obscure the lesser stars as they passed over. After 1 o'clock the colors were scarcely seen, except for a slight ruddy tinge here and there. The effect of the storm upon the telegraph wires was very great, making the current variable, now weak, now strong, and sometimes utterly gone. Working of the wires on long circuits was impracticable, and two or three times in the office in this city a flame flashed from the instruments before the operators, while the instruments repeatedly crackled under the disturbing influence. In Hartford the same thing was noticed, being described as "little arcs of intense blue light forming at the point of contact." Dispatches announcing the auroral display were received from several widely separated points. [WB] 1882 4 16 THATCHERS ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS from 9 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Brilliant auroral display from 9 p.m. until 11.30 p.m. consisting of rays of light radiating in all directions from a point little southeast of zenith and forming a nearly complete crown. The colors of the rays were almost white with a bluish tint in their lower portion with different shades of pink and crimson above. Altitude from 25o to 85o Azimuth from 45o to 315o [WB] 1882 4 16 WESTBOROUGH MASSACHUSETTS Brilliant Aurora 7-12 p.m. 1882 4 16 WILLIAMSTOWN MASSACHUSETTS 8.00 p.m. Brilliant Aurora. Luminous arch with dark cloud beneath. Altitude, 20o - 25o Azimuth about 50o W and 60o E of meridian. 8.45 p.m. I noticed a haze of feeble density reaching from top of arch halfway to zenith. Haze had a decidedly reddish tinge. The display lasted until some time into the a.m. of 17th, but I do not think it was brilliant and varied as the newspapers of this district reported it to be. 1882 4 16 WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS [Clipping from unidentified newspaper:] THE AURORA BOREALIS An Extended and Brilliant Display Last Night The most brilliant auroral display for years was witnessed here [words crossed out and "April 16, 1882" inserted] and seems to have been prominent all over the country. Churchgoers observed it while going home, between 8 and 9 o'clock, as a low arch of pale green across the northern horizon, above which was an arch which changed from moment to moment, from clouds of brilliant rose color to sheets of white lances and flashing streamers, while above this was a third arch of pale light, through which the pole-star and its neighbors were dimly seen. At a later hour the rose color disappeared, and the whole north was filled with rays and streamers of white light, until after midnight. At Boston the display was remarkable but [rest of item cut off] [Note: The observer, J. Brainerd Hall, has no comments in the "Casual" but seems to have used newspaper clippings to report - generally these don't seem to mention auroras. Also, the newspaper is not identified but is presumably a Worcester paper.] 1882 4 16 CONTOOCOOKVILLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora - streamers - dark cloud beneath, from 8 to 10 p.m. or later 1882 4 16 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora ended in early a.m. aurora began at 8.30 p.m. and continues Aurora ended early in a.m. Aurora began at 8.30 p.m. and continues. About 9 p.m. a corona was formed whose rays were of a pale white color and without much movement. The display was partially obscured by stratus clouds. [WB] 1882 4 16 NEWMARKET NEW HAMPSHIRE The Northern lights were very brilliant this evening 1882 4 16 BLOCK ISLAND RHODE ISLAND [New Shoreham] On the night of the 16th a brilliant Aurora made its appearance about 9.00 p.m. in the Northern horizon. It formed an arch somewhat in the form of a rainbow, but did not remain stationary. At intervals it would rise and fall and from the outer edge of the circle, or arch bright flashes of light would shoot upward to 80o. At about 11.00 p.m. the arch apparently disappeared. At 11.15 p.m. bright flashes of light was observed in quick succession in every quarter of the heavens. These flashes of light assumed the appearance of luminous clouds and in the Northern sky they were of a bright red, and in other portions of the sky they were of a pale yellow. These luminous clouds continued acting until good night. 2.00 a.m. 17th. [Note: Weather Bureau report almost exactly the same as above:] A brilliant Aurora made its appearance about 9.00 p.m. in the Northern horizon. It formed an arch somewhat in the form of a Rainbow, but did not remain stationary. At intervals it would rise and fall and from the outer edge of the arch, bright flashes of light would shoot upward to 80o. At 11.00 p.m. the arch apparently disappeared. At 11.15 p.m. bright flashes of light was observed in quick succession in every quarter of the heavens. These flashes assumed the appearance of luminous clouds and in the Northern sky they were of a bright red and in other parts of the sky they were of a pale yellow. They continued active until good-night. [WB] 1882 4 16 NARRAGANSETT PIER RHODE ISLAND A very bright and beautiful Aurora observed from 7 p.m. 16th to 3 a.m. 17th. The Arch extended from about 20o East to 15o West. - Altitude at the central point about 70o. Colors of light were white below with a bluish tint, and different shades of pink and crimson above. The Merry dancers extended to and beyond the zenith. [WB] 1882 4 16 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND began 8.30 p.m. 16", time of ending unknown, but was after 2.30 a.m. 17th Aurora from 8.30 p.m. until after midnight 8.50 to 9.15 p.m., bright white changing to a deep red color Alt. 45o ? Az. 90o ? - 11.10 p.m. to 11.20 p.m. Two well defined arches of about 15o and 25o. Above the arches beams of various colors rose to an alt of about 60o. [WB] 1882 4 16 POINT JUDITH RHODE ISLAND A brilliant Aurora was visible from 7.30 p.m. until after midnight. At 8 p.m. a beautiful auroral arch was formed about 22o above the northern horizon and about 5o in width; numerous streams of yellow light shot up from the centre toward the zenith. The arch appeared to rest upon a cloud of intense darkness. At 8.30 p.m. the arch was more luminous and gradually diffusing itself up toward the zenith. When a perfect corona was formed at 11.55 p.m. Its magnificence I never before beheld, and so say the oldest inhabitants of this vicinity. It appeared as if all its power had become concentrated and formed into a revolving electric light of a prodigious size, placed in the zenith at a great heighth, and every beam that shot forth from it was of a soft mellow whitish hue. The western sky presented a rosy hue like the coming of the morn. the sea was quite calm during this great electric display, and the scene was a weird one beyond description. This telegraph line was effected so as to interfere with communication. [WB] 1882 4 16 BURLINGTON VERMONT Brilliant Aurora noted from 9 p.m. to midnight: partly cloudy during display: the telegraph and telephone wires seriously affected by the aurora: at 9 p.m. the display was noted in the North West: color dark to light sea green and copper color: no streamers visible: At 11.30 p.m. the western sky was clear and the aurora was of a dark sea green and copper color: no streamers or dark segment visible in the West: in the South-West streamers appeared shooting up to the zenith: in the South streamers were observed: color light sea green: horizon not visible in South: in the South-East the color was light sea green: streamers appeared shooting across the sky at an angle of 45o to the zenith: in the East the color was dark green and rose color: streamers and dancers were present in the East: the streamers shooting up to the zenith: at 11.45 p.m. color in West deepened to rose color and purple: at 11.55 p.m. a corona was formed in the heavens at a point about 20o South of the zenith. Streamers shooting up fom the West: the South-West: the South: the South-East and the East: those from the South-East seemed to bend back at an acute angle: the color of the streamers was light sea green: No display visible in the North-East: the North or the North-West. [WB] 1882 4 16 LUNENBURGH VERMONT [see entry for 4/15 - may be a.m. of 15th, but in view of widespread extent of aurora of 4/16 may be 16th as well as 15th] 1882 4 16 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 4 16 WOODSTOCK VERMONT One of the most remarkable auroras seen here for a long time. It was first seen in the morning before its light was lost in the morning twilight. It was seen again early in the evening, and long before midnight the whole northern sky was richly lighted up and streamers were flashing up with unusual brilliancy. The whole display was so highly electrical that it may well be classed with the "magnetic storms". 1882 4 17 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Aurora vanished at daybreak This [the aurora as described under date of 4/16] was however but the prelude to a remarkable and magnificent display. Luminous beams darted upwards from all parts of the horizon until at one a.m. a complete aurora was formed having a well defined corona. This had Arcturus as its apparent center. About the zenith the light was of an intense white and resembled huge clouds surging forward and backward in tumultuous conflict. Proceeding in the direction of the horizon the light changed gradually to a pale pink, increasing in deepness, until, midway between the zenith and horizon, it was of a deep red, resembling the reflection of a great conflagration. Below this appeared a pale sea green, becoming emerald at the horizon. Throughout the mass was a tremulous movement resembling the flapping of a variegated banner in a fitful breeze, the direction of the motion being from horizon toward the zenith and limited by a clearly outlined circle distant, at all points, 10 degrees from the zenith. The positions given to the colors above were the prevalent ones but did not remain constant. The display varied frequently in color and form. At one time concentric circles of light, at equal distances from each other, appeared about the zenith, while in the north was visible for a long time a large ball of dazzling white light. At 2 a.m. the city appeared bathed in a phosphorescent light, while the western sky was irradiated by a ruddy glow resembling Sunset, and only stars of the first magnitude could be discerned. At this time cocks were crowing lustily. While the display was at its height the telegraph wires were alternately heavily charged with and depleted of electricity. At frequent intervals the operators were compelled to suspend operations entirely. In the telephone office the "drops" were falling constantly. The display continued but with diminishing brilliance until dawn. [WB] 1882 4 17 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT Aurora continued until daylight The aurora of last night was visible in its waving beauty of light and color until daylight this morning. [WB] 1882 4 17 AMHERST MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1882 4 17 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS [see entry for 4/16] Aurora ended soon after 4 o'clock this a.m. The telegraph currents are reported to have been very much affected during the display, and on long circuits unmanageable. [WB] 1882 4 17 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora ended in early a.m. Aurora ended in early a.m. [WB] 1882 4 17 NARRAGANSETT PIER RHODE ISLAND Aurora ended 3 a.m. [WB] 1882 4 17 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND The aurora lasted until after 2.30 a.m. The time at which it ended is unknown. During the display atmospheric electricity seriously interfered with the working of telegraph and telephone lines and in some instances the lines were worked without batteries. [WB] 1882 4 17 BURLINGTON VERMONT Brilliant Aurora noted from 12 a.m. to 1 a.m.: partly cloudy weather, clearing away in the North-East, North, and North-West towards 1 a.m.: telegraph and telephone wires seriously affected by the Aurora: At 12. a.m. Aurora observed in the West: South-West: South: South-East: and East: color in the West, dark to light sea green: copper, rose and purple: streamers and dancers noted in all of these directions: streamers shooting up to the zenith: corona formed at a point about 20o South of zenith: Dancers especially noted in the West, South-East and East, those in the East and South-East appeared to incline at an angle of 45o: just before 1 a.m. the display was also observed in the North-East, North and North-West, so that the entire heaven was covered with the aurora: the color in the North-East, North and North West was light sea green: streamers and waves of light observed passing across the sky to a point South of the zenith: the dancers in the West, South-West, South-East, and East were noteworthy and appeared to incline at an angle of 45o. No dark segment visible at any point: a remarkable feature of the display was that the streamers, dancers and waves of light seemed not to have a motion, apparent, as is generally observed, but appeared to the eye as if thrown upon a screen, then withdrawn only to appear again: a rapid succession of phenomena: at 1 a.m. large type in a newspaper was read with ease by the light of the aurora: the last observation was made at 1. a.m. when the display was remarkably bright, especially in the North, North-West and North-East, color pale green. [WB] 1882 4 17 STRAFFORD VERMONT Aurora 3 a.m. very bright from N. to S.W. through the S reaching from the horizon to the zenith continued most of the night very bright 1882 4 18 EASTPORT MAINE Faint auroral light in NW from 8 to 10 p.m. A few faint Auroral beams of light appeared in the Northwestern sky between 8 and 10 p.m. They were long slender pale purplish shafts of light, extending from the horizon toward the zenith, some of them reaching an altitude of 75o and had a trembling wavy motion, disappearing at intervals, then rapidly shooting up again. [WB] 1882 4 18 GARDINER MAINE Slight aurora, not visible till near 12, then appeared like separate bright clouds near the horizon at the North. 1882 4 18 AMHERST MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1882 4 18 ROWE MASSACHUSETTS A small Aurora glow 10 p.m. 1882 4 19 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Aurora between 1 and 2 a.m. Between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. a Stream of light shot up from the west to within a short distance of Arcturus. It was but a few degrees in width and constantly varying in brilliancy. Across the lower western end appeared [photocopy incomplete - need remainder for this day] [WB] 1882 4 19 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. A stream of auroral light extending from W. to E., at the western end about 30o, and at the eastern end about 40o above the horizon, was visible from 1 a.m. till after 3 a.m. It brightened and dimmed in rapid succession, being at its maximum brightness some 3o in width, then vanishing so that only the ends could be seen. The western end had the same sharply defined appearance as has the head of a comet. The eastern end was not as bright or so well defined as the western, but was brighter and more lasting than the central part. When the light began to fade, it seemed in the western part, to separate into slowly moving transverse bars. No phenomenon was visible in the north. [WB] 1882 4 20 AMHERST MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1882 4 20 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS Faint Aurora A pale Aurora was observed about 9.00 p.m. extending over 130o in azimuth and 40o in Atitude in the northern heavens. It was obscured by clouds about 2 a.m. 21" inst. [WB] 1882 4 20 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS aurora visible about 9 h 30 m p.m., at 10 h 30 m p.m., somewhat brighter; irregular and varying arch over clouds. 1882 4 20 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Aurora - 9.30@Midnight 1882 4 20 ROWE MASSACHUSETTS A little Aurora 10 p.m. 1882 4 20 WOODSTOCK VERMONT An aurora in the evening. It was very brilliant from 10 to 11 o'clock, when tremulous waves of auroral light were almost constantly moving from the horizon to the zenith. 1882 4 21 GARDINER MAINE Aurora not visible till towards midnight, partially obscured by clouds. At 12.15 a little brighter with one beam then began to fade. At 12.45 had disappeared except for beams, one at the North, the other RSHOW about 30o West. At 1 nearly invisible. 1882 4 21 AMHERST MASSACHUSETTS [listed in monthly summary] 1882 4 21 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS * at 10 h 15 m p.m. some light among clouds in the north; possibly auroral, moon not yet set. 1882 4 21 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Aurora [original: denoted by "] Midnight Some very bright flashes and streamers 1882 4 21 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light 1882 4 21 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 11 p.m. to 11.10 p.m. no prominent features. [WB] 1882 4 22 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint Aurora noted between 11.20 p.m. and 11.45 p.m.: diffuse yellow light: no prominent features. [WB] 1882 4 23 GARDINER MAINE Faint aurora about 10.30, at midnight had nearly disappeared. 1882 4 23 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS Faint Aurora A faint auroral light observed 11 p.m. covering 15o to 20o of Azimuth and 30o of Altitude in the northern sky. Two poorly defined streamers were observed near the western portion. It nearly disappeared at 11.30 p.m. but afterward a bright diffused light was observed, which continued until daylight 24" inst., of a slightly bluish color. [WB] 1882 4 23 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS Aurora suspected early in the evening; at 11 h p.m., distinct; narrow bright arch over clouds 1882 4 23 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS Aurora [original: denoted by "] faint - from 10@12 1882 4 23 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS About 8.30 p.m. a few short faint auroral rays were seen, and from their midst one bright streamer shot up to an altitude of about 45o. The display lasted only a few minutes. [WB] 1882 4 23 NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND observed at 2.45 a.m., time of com. and ending unknown Aurora observed at 2.45 a.m. At this time its altitude was about 45 deg. and was of a yellowish color. Azimuth unknown, also time of commencement and ending. [WB] 1882 4 23 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 11 p.m. to 11.55 p.m. Diffuse pale sea green light: display noted in the North: North-East: East: South-East and South: moonlight and clouds precluded a more definite observation. [WB] 1882 4 24 PORTLAND MAINE auroral arch obs from 9.40 p.m. and continues An auroral arch of about 25o in height observed at 9.40 p.m. and continues [WB] 1882 4 24 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 11.20 p.m. to 11.55 p.m. Diffuse pale sea green light in the North-East: East and South-East: no prominent features. [WB] 1882 4 25 PORTLAND MAINE auroral arch ended early a.m. Auroral arch ended in early a.m. four streamers were observed, color, "whitish". [WB] 1882 4 29 BURLINGTON VERMONT Faint aurora noted from 11.15 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. pale sea green light in the North: North-East and North-North_West: no prominent features. [WB] 1882 5 5 ANTRIM NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora on the night of May 5. A bright white light 1882 5 10 BANGOR MAINE An aurora display commenced at 9 p.m. and ended about midnight. It was brightest about 11 o'clock and of the second order Except the display of streamers which lasted about 2 hours there was nothing worthy of notice. [WB] 1882 5 10 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 5 11 EASTPORT MAINE Aurora in the north from 10 p.m. to 11.40 p.m. An Aurora appeared in the north from 10 to 11.40 p.m. It extended between 90 and 225o azimuth and to an altitude of 45o. It was of a bright straw color and appeared in flashes, becoming very faint at intervals, then suddenly appearing again in great brilliancy. In the northwest, streaks of a deep crimson color would appear at intervals throughout the display, representing the reflections from a fire upon the sky. [WB] 1882 5 11 GARDNER MAINE Aurora quite bright at 8. At 10.30 bright but nearly obscured by clouds, no beams. 1882 5 11 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted from 9 p.m. to 11.40 p.m. through rifts in clouds: Streamers observed in North-East at 11.15 p.m. No other features noted. [WB] 1882 5 11 CHARLOTTE VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 5 11 NEWPORT VERMONT [listed in monthly summary] 1882 5 17 GARDINER MAINE Slight aurora, not visible till after 10, at 12.30 had entirely disappeared. 1882 5 17 PORTLAND MAINE Faint auroral light observed from 9 to 11 p.m. faint auroral light observed from 9 to 11 p.m. color (whitish). [WB] 1882 5 17 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora began 10.15 p.m. and continues A faint aurora extending from NW by N to NE by N and having an altitude of 15o was visible from 10.15 p.m. until after midnight. It was most brilliant at 11.05 p.m. and at midnight was hardly perceptible. [WB] 1882 5 17 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted from 11. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.: dark segment well defined: few streamers observed in North: no other features: color dark olive green. [WB] 1882 5 18 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE Aurora ended at 12.20 a.m. Aurora ended at 12.20 a.m. [WB] 1882 5 19 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora observed from 10. p.m. to 11.45 p.m.: dark olive green light: no prominent features. [WB] 1882 5 25 GARDINER MAINE Aurora, not visible till towards midnight, then flat arch 50o in extent, above dark cloud, extending to horizon. At 3.20 am, arch brighter and had extended towards the East, still dark cloud below. No beams. 1882 5 26 NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT Dim auroral light appeared in the north at 1 a.m. Dim auroral light appeared in the north at 1 a.m. [WB] 1882 5 26 GARDINER MAINE Slight aurora, not visible till near 11. At 12.30 had disappeared. 1882 5 26 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS auroral light pretty certainly seen about 10 h 15 m p.m., among clouds in the north. 1882 6 6 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted from 11. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.: pale sea green light: few streamers in the North, shooting up 45o from the horizon: no other features. [WB] 1882 6 8 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light 1882 6 11 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light 1882 6 12 GARDINER MAINE Aurora - not visible till after 10, at 12 very flat arch about 45o in length above dark cloud. At 1.am the same except cloud also above. 1882 6 12 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS Light 1882 6 12 THATCHERS ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS 11 p.m. - after 2 a.m. A pale aurora observed at 11 p.m. lasting till after 2 a.m. Azimuth 160o - 190o altitude 5o - 20o Merry dancers for a short time about midnight. [WB] 1882 6 13 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS L 1882 6 14 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora began at 8.20 p.m. and continues A faint aurora being nearly obscured by clouds began at 8.20 p.m. and continues. [WB] 1882 6 15 HEATH MASSACHUSETTS L 1882 6 15 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora ended early a.m. Aurora ended early a.m. [WB] 1882 6 15 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted from 10. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.: dark sea green light in N.E. and N. observed through rifts in the clouds, which precluded any further observatiojn: faint green light noted in the S.W. and S.E.: no other features. [WB] 1882 6 16 GARDINER MAINE Aurora - not visible till near midnight, above dark cloud. At 1.30am had nearly disappeared. 1882 6 20 EASTPORT MAINE Auroral arch obs. from 9 to 11.40 p.m. faint auroral arch about 30o in height observed from 9 to 11.40 p.m. (straw color). [WB] 1882 6 20 GARDINER MAINE Aurora - scarcely visible at 9. At 10 a narrow very flat arch bright, above dark cloud. Same at 12, and the same at 1.30am. 1882 6 20 THATCHERS ISLAND MASSACHUSETTS 11 p.m. - after 2 a.m. Aurora consisting of a broad band of pale yellow light. Azimuth 160o - 240o Altitude 5o - 40o. About 1 a.m. and for a short time only several streamers were seen to emit from the band. The aurora was first observed at 11 p.m. and lasted till after 2 a.m. [WB] 1882 6 20 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted from 10. p.m. to 11.45 p.m.: pale green light: few streamers in the North: no other features observed [WB] 1882 6 21 CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS auroral streamers seen at 10 h 15 m p.m.; faint low arch later, continuing at 12 h 15 m a.m. of June 22. 1882 6 21 FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS 9 p.m. Distinct aurora close to horizon of Northern sky 1882 6 21 SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS Faint aurora for a short time after midnight - time of ending unknown 1882 6 21 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora observed from 10. p.m. to 11.45 p.m. faint green light: no prominent features. [WB] 1882 6 22 EASTPORT MAINE Auroral arch obs. from 8.15 to 11 p.m. faint auroral arch observed from 8.15 to 11 p.m. (straw color) [WB] 1882 6 22 GARDINER MAINE Very bright aurora, not visible till 12.30 a.m. 1882 6 22 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora observed at 8 p.m. and continues A faint aurora observed at 8 p.m. and continues. It was of about 10o in height and extended from NNW to NE. The light was very faint and of a whitish color. [WB] 1882 6 22 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora noted from 10. p.m. to 11.45 p.m.: Streamers shooting up 30o from the horizon: dark segment and bright arch of light well defined: color sea green. [WB] 1882 6 23 EASTPORT MAINE Auroral arch obs. from 8.20 to 11.40 p.m. A brilliant auroral arch of about 40o in height was observed from 8 to 11.40 p.m. it extended from NW to NE. four luminous beams were observed in the NW, occasionally shooting to nearly the zenith. Color of aurora (straw) [WB] 1882 6 23 GARDINER MAINE Indications of an aurora at 11 but obscured by clouds. At 12 and at 1.30 a.m. many clouds but an aurora visible. 1882 6 23 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora ended early a.m. aurora began 9 p.m. and ended 10.20 p.m. Aurora ended early a.m. A faint aurora of a pale yellow color was observed from 9 p.m. to 10.20 p.m. No idea of its extent could be formed as it was nearly obscured by clouds. [WB] 1882 6 23 BURLINGTON VERMONT Aurora observed from 11. p.m. to 11.45 p.m.: pale green light: no prominent features. [WB] 1882 6 26 NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT Aurora from 1.20 a.m. to daybreak 4.15 a.m. Aurora from 1.20 a.m. to 4.15 a.m. consisting of the western segment of a primary arch extending from the horizon 6o W to 2o E of north where its altitude was 18o. [WB] 1882 6 30 MOUNT WASHINGTON NEW HAMPSHIRE aurora observed from 8 p.m. to 9.35 p.m. A very faint aurora observed from 8 p.m. to 9.35 p.m. [WB] Silverman: New England Auroras, August 1880 Page Silverman: New England Auroras, September-December 1880 Page Silverman: New England Auroras, January-August 1881 Page Silverman: New England Auroras, January-March 1882 Page Silverman: New England Auroras, April 1882 Page