Good night for viewing the aurora even at lower latitudes (peak viewing between 1 and 5am EST):
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/giant-solar-storm-headed-for-earth-could-disrupt-power-grid-air-travel/article2361702/

The video embedded is worth watching despite the commercial.
It’s a bit mind boggling to imagine how powerful the forces involved in a solar flare are.

This story reminded me of Martin’s Halloween blog.