Mars resident captures spectacular sights as Northern lights reach Butler County

The aurora borealis, commonly known as the northern lights, often appears in regions like Alaska, northern Canada and the Arctic Circle. But on the night of Tuesday, Jan. 20, they lit up the skies above Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park.

The aurora was captured by Dustin McGrew, a Mars resident and photographer.

“I’ve shot them at Moraine. The last time was back in October 2024. They were crazy on that night. They were even brighter and even more visible to the naked eye, the bands moving through the sky,” McGrew said. “This time they were a little more subdued, but they were still so interesting to see here.”

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