Wonderful image and, like you, I've never seen anything like this. The difference is that I have little chance to ever see anything near like this. I was thrilled out of my head when the aurora appeared here in Virginia in the form of simple glowing skies in late October, 2003. That was a real treat and only the second time in my life of 54 years I had seem them locally. I don't think I would trade weather with you but the aurora is definitely one thing I'd love to have. BTW, I'm giving this image my vote.
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Hi Santa, that is certainly very unusual. Wonder if it has anything to do with atmospheric changes and the earthquake on the other side of the planet....