Light up the sky: Here are some photos of the aurora borealis in the Puget Sound area

Puneet Bsanti

Rays of green, pink and purple were visible last night in the Puget Sound Friday night from the aurora borealis. The News Tribune has compiled some photos in case you missed the rare solar event.

Some photos taken from our newsroom:

Adam Lynn, news editor:

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.

Brian Hayes, visual journalist:

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.

Sean Robinson, Night/Sports editor:

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.

Rosemary Montalvo, service journalist:

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.

Stephanie Pedersen, Northwest Regional Editor

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Pierce County.

More photos taken in the Puget Sound:

National Weather Service Seattle

The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Tacoma.
The aurora borealis was seen in most parts of Washington on Friday, including Tacoma.

Washington State Department of Transportation