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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Haven't been on here in a minute, here's an update from my camera roll @timslane.bsky.social

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Hi, it's me When can we have 9 KP I suck at poems So enjoy some Aurora far from pole

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I think it's high time for some more high plains monsoon!

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I rode Vail Pass this weekend. It was emotional, I spent a lot of time remembering my mom. She passed away last year and this was one of her favorite rides. I know she'd be ecstatic to see me complete this climb. She told me to "never stop moving". I may be slow, but I'm moving. Miss you, Mom.

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Never heard of them :) Kidding. They're great, we've seem Twin Temple several times

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Best lightning show of the season so far!

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Alan Dreams of Candy Corn @alans9.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Some more images from Monday's storm chase. Weird occlusions, a landspout base and stacked shelfs. @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social spotted elk between Akron and Brush, Colorado. I've never seen elk out that far, though they once did before Colorado was a state #CoWX.

Wild occlusions and blue skies as a storm looked like it would drop a tornado near Bennett.

Stacked shelf clouds with orange light over a prairie.

A tiny landspout tube base under storm clouds and over a green prairie.

5 elk and some cattle in a sunset lit prairie landscape

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Alan Dreams of Candy Corn @alans9.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

@ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social and I found a perfect spot yesterday to see this amazing horizontal vortex in front of a hailstorm near Wray, Colorado. Click to embiggen, hopefully Bluesky goes full resolution.

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Maybe tomorrow? In Southern Texas that is. We don't get storms here in CO *whispers quietly* I think the hoards are going to Ft. Stockton, see you on the Palmer

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I love it so far!! I've never had a lightning trigger so it's really helpful. Saves a lot of wear and tear on my camera

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Had a great time chasing this weekend with @timslane.bsky.social - and roughly 7000 other chasers

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Got to photograph some fun dudes the other night! Always a joy to photograph The Koffin Kats

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Last night was much needed aurora therapy for me. I will never tire of seeing these magical lights

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Aurora Borealis comes into view - A Flock of Seagulls Impressive substorm last night. Waited for hours for 20 minutes of dazzling lights, well worth it I'd say

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Just like that...I've become a middle aged bird watcher...

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

What about real photos that get mistaken as AI slop?

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Sometimes the best storms are the quiet surprises that no one pays attention to. This was a little sub severe storm in mid May last summer near DIA

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Oh yeah...free sky water and storm fuel! Is it too early to call it storm fuel?

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Been thinking about you. Really hope this doesn't come to fruition...

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Unfortunately it doesn't look like we're putting one out for next year, but keep an eye out for 2027!! I'll keep you posted

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

I'm not sure but I'll find out :)

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Timeline cleanse of a burner of a sunset this evening

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Tell Jim, go on that trip. Don't cancel it. Go for Diane, go to heal

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Hack: I never turn off my car, I just turn off my lights. Granted I do have a hybrid, so most of the time it runs on battery and only runs the engine every 15 or so minutes

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I present to you a master class of laziness. I never left my car for any of these shots. Thank you to my window mount and sunroof 🙂

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

And with that, I bid thee goodnight.

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Despite being sick with COVID (again) I couldn't miss this magical evening with my old friend, Lady Aurora

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Dust in the wind North Platte, NE May 2025

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I've never had a LinkedIn - until now...so if you get a random invite from me on there do not be alarmed, it's just me joining the 20th century

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Throwback to one of my favorite chases in one of my favorite places August 2024 Pawnee National Grasslands

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

This! I'm an atheist as well, but this is great.

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

We are not going to take it anymore! NO KINGS!! Me in my original ANTIFA uniform meeting Dee Snider many moons ago.

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Went on another "applying for PhDs and/or research positions" spree. Knocked out 13 applications in <3 hours...I think the grand total is up to ~60 total applications since July. BTW, if anyone is looking for a neuroimaging analyst, let me know!! Here's some lightning from earlier today

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

More Bruce photos from my impromptu trip to Los Angeles

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

What does one do when one gets laid off? Flies to LA to photograph one's favorite band of course!

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Sudden change of weekend plans...I'm off to LA to see Bruce Dickinson and the House Band of Hell at The Wiltern for their final show of the North American tour!!

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Definitely had to pinch myself last night...I got to photograph my number one artist of all time. I've been a fan of Bruce Dickinson longer than I've been a fan of Iron Maiden. I've waited over 20 years to see this man tour his solo material, and he was finally in my hometown last night.

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Aurora Forecast Bot from NOAA (UNOFFICIAL) @aurora.nws-bot.us · 30/09/2025

Aurora Forecast Update for 2025-09-30T05:00:13Z WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected Valid From: 2025 Sep 30 0456 UTC Valid To: 2025 Sep 30 1200 UTC Warning Condition: Onset NOAA Scale: G3 or greater Additional Details Here.

Space Weather Message Code: WARK07
Serial Number: 133
Issue Time: 2025 Sep 30 0457 UTC

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 7 or greater expected
Valid From: 2025 Sep 30 0456 UTC
Valid To: 2025 Sep 30 1200 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G3 or greater

NOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found at
www.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanation

Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 50 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.
Induced Currents - Power system voltage irregularities possible, false alarms may be triggered on some protection devices.
Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low Earth-orbit satellites and orientation problems may occur.
Navigation - Intermittent satellite navigation (GPS) problems, including loss-of-lock and increased range error may occur.
Radio - HF (high frequency) radio may be intermittent.
Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon.

:Product: 3-Day Forecast
:Issued: 2025 Sep 30 0030 UTC
# Prepared by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
#
A. NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Observation and Forecast

The greatest observed 3 hr Kp over the past 24 hours was 5 (NOAA Scale
G1).
The greatest expected 3 hr Kp for Sep 30-Oct 02 2025 is 4.00 (below NOAA
Scale levels).

NOAA Kp index breakdown Sep 30-Oct 02 2025

Sep 30 Oct 01 Oct 02
00-03UT 4.00 2.67 1.33
03-06UT 3.67 2.00 1.33
06-09UT 3.67 2.00 1.33
09-12UT 3.00 3.00 1.67
12-15UT 2.67 2.67 1.33
15-18UT 2.33 2.67 1.33
18-21UT 2.33 2.67 1.67
21-00UT 2.67 3.00 1.67

Rationale: No G1 (Minor) or greater geomagnetic storms are expected. No
significant transient or recurrent solar wind features are forecast.

B. NOAA Solar Radiation Activity Observation and Forecast

Solar radiation, as observed by NOAA GOES-18 over the past 24 hours, was
below S-scale storm level thresholds.

Solar Radiation Storm Forecast for Sep 30-Oct 02 2025

Sep 30 Oct 01 Oct 02
S1 or greater 5% 5% 5%

Rationale: No S1 (Minor) or greater solar radiation storms are expected.
No significant active region activity favorable for radiation storm
production is forecast.

C. NOAA Radio Blackout Activity and Forecast

Radio blackouts reaching the R1 levels were observed over the past 24
hours. The largest was at Sep 29 2025 0145 UTC.

Radio Blackout Forecast for Sep 30-Oct 02 2025

Sep 30 Oct 01 Oct 02
R1-R2 55% 55% 55%
R3 or greater 10% 10% 10%

Rationale: R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) radio blackouts are likely, with a
slight chance for R3 (Strong), over 30 Sep - 02 Oct due to the flare
potential from multiple complex regions on the solar disk.

Map from NOAA titled showing North America and the North Pole with a color gradient overlay of aurora likelihood.

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Erin @ghosttrainphoto.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

My SDS (storm deprivation syndrome) is kicking in already, and it's not even October... This is going to be a long winter

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