October 29, 2003 (0845 UTC)
 
These blue/purple rays reached high into the sky as the display wore on. At left is the Southern Cross, with the bright pointer stars near top centre. Photo details: Minolta camera, 20 second exposure with a 50mm lens @ f-1.7, Kodak Elitechrome 200 slide film.

Image taken October 29th 2003


 Just one of many images from the "Space Weather" page of www.skyhigh-photography.com