EUGENE — Likely a once-in-a-lifetime event for many Oregonians, a natural phenomenon was seen illuminating the skies late Friday evening, May 10, until the wee hours of Saturday, May 11.

This photo of the solar storm was taken on Marcola Rd. last Friday night.
A severe solar storm — commonly known as the aurora borealis or northern lights — was forecast the day before. The beautiful, yet violent display is caused…




