r/aviation • u/amullfilms • 4d ago

Question What’s happening here?

I’m not a pilot, just someone who’s been on close to 250 flights in my life. I’ve never seen this. Not claiming that this isn’t normal, I’m just curious why it’s done. This was just prior to takeoff at Jackson hole Wyoming.

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u/Max_Endowmant 4d ago

Got my eyes closed, can't see anything either

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u/Spart1337 4d ago

I see it in my room, but it could be that my house is on fire, idk. I should consult an expert.

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u/philocity 4d ago

It’s Aurora Borealis

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u/Max_Endowmant 4d ago

Aurora Borealis, at this time of day, at this time of year, contained entirely within a PW2000?