1882     7    9  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 11. p.m. to 11.45 p.m.

Aurora noted from 11 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. pale yellow light: few streamers in the North: no other features noted. [WB]

1882     7   11  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 11. p.m. to 11.45 p.m.

Aurora noted from 11. p.m. to 11.45 p.m. pale  yellow light: no prominent features. [WB]

1882     7   16  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant Auroral Arch obs. fr. 8.40 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

A brilliant Auroral arch about 30o in height, extending from NW to NE. was observed from 8.40 to 11.40 p.m. Seven Streamers were observed shooting up to nearly the zenith, color of aurora, whitish. [WB]

1882     7   16  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, visible at 9, about 30o in height, much obscured by clouds. At midnight same.

1882     7   16  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
at 9 h 45 m p.m., diffused auroral light among and above clouds in the north; streamers suspected at times.

1882     7   16  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
10@12 Bright aurora

1882     7   16  ROWE                MASSACHUSETTS  
very slight Aurora 9 p.m.

1882     7   16  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
An Aurora was seen from before 9 p.m. till after midnight. The display extended from about N.E. to N.W.and in elevation not more than 25o; and in the earlier part of the evening was characterized by bright streamers. At a later time a bright band of light surmounted a large dark segment which was irregular in outline and very much resembled a cloud in appearance. When last seen shortly after midnight, the dark segment had nearly disappeared leaving a small straight band of light near the horizon. [WB]

1882     7   16  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora evening

1882     7   16  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora on the 16th. 9 p.m. Faint white
1882     7   16  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 9. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora observed from 9 p.m. to 11.40 p.m. pale green light: a few streamers noted in the North: no other features. [WB]

1882     7   17  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1882     7   19  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 10. p.m. to 11.45 p.m.

Aurora noted from 10. p.m. to 11.45 p.m. faint green light: no prominent features. [WB]

1882     7   20  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 10. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora noted from 10. p.m. to 11.40 p.m. pale green light: no prominent features. [WB]

1882     7   21  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 10. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora noted from 10. p.m. to 11.40 p.m. faint green light: no prominent features. [WB]

1882     7   30  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 10.30 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Brilliant Aurora noted from 10.30 p.m. to 11.40 p.m., bright moonlight night: arch of light and dark segment wanting: streamers shooting up 45o from horizon: Dancers very bright: color pale green: at 11.30 p.m. arch of light noted. [WB]

1882     7   31  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 11.30 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora noted from 11.30 p.m. to 11.40 p.m. pale green light: a few streamers were noted: no other features were observed. [WB]

1882     8    4  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Aurora from 9.00 p.m. to 11 p.m. The most noticeable feature of the display appeared at 9.30 p.m. when a narrow arch of dense white light extended from the western to the eastern horizon. South of the great arch and near the zenith appeared a short band broken at regular distances and resembling a cirro‑stratus cloud formation. At the north also appeared an upright stream of light intersected by a horizontal band, forming a cross of great beauty. [WB]

1882     8    4  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
aurora from 8.20 to 9.45 p.m.

An aurora was visible through light cirri and cirro‑stratus clouds from 8.20 to 9.45 p.m., luminous beams shooting upward to the zenith from 12o east to 9o west of the magnetic meridian. Through rifts in the clouds segments of an arch were defined at intervals, but there was too much obscurity for accurate observation or description. [WB]

1882     8    4  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
8.30 p.m. Aurora with streamers extending to the zenith followed at 9 p.m. by a diffused light in the north, and one peculiar streamer extending across the heavens nearly east and west and just south of the zenith after remaining there a short time it gradually disappeared

1882     8    4  BANGOR              MAINE          
Very brilliant aurora borealis during night from 9 to 10.45. [WB]

1882     8    4  DEXTER              MAINE          
Magnificent Auroral display this evening. waves of light from every part of the horizon welling up and meeting in the zenith. Some of the time the waves moving from N to South, via west, but generally from the horizon upward. Some cloud in the N.

1882     8    4  GARDINER            MAINE          
Magnificent aurora, at 8.30 no indications, but at 8.45 a brilliant display in the East, and in a few moments beams extending from nearly every point of the compass to the zenith and constantly bright flashes on all sides. At the North below the beams was a dark cloud and about 9 a sort of flat arch above the dark cloud, about 10o above horizon, beams shooting up from the arch. From 9 to 10 it was so light that one could distinctly see the time on a goldfaced watch. By 10 the cloud at the North had risen to a height of say 30o The display was constantly varying, sometimes the brightest beams were in the N. East, then North and N.West and again at the East. Frequently the beams from every direction would meet at the zenith, and form a corona. At the S.W. and S.E. there was the least display but the flashes frequently extended across these points. At 10 the aurora began to diminish, and at 10.30 after the moon had risen, was visible nowhere except at the North where beams and flashes continued. At 11 the moon was very bright and all signs of the aurora had disappeared.

1882     8    4  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1882     8    4  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora 9 to 11.30 p.m.

Brilliant auroral display from 9.10 to 10.30 p.m., diffuse white with rose colored streamers and "merry dancers" extending from northern horizon to zenith. [WB]

1882     8    4  AMHERST             MASSACHUSETTS  
Brilliant aurora on the 4th. Streamers nearly to the zenith, in the NE flashing through their entire length. Lasted about an hour, brightest soon after nine o'clock.

1882     8    4  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.

An Aurora observed at 8 p.m. in the northern heavens extending over 90o azimuth. Broad beams of light seeming to radiate from a point behind a low bank of cloud near the northern horizon Beams constantly changing in color from a light yellow to a pale green and bright waves of light frequently danced across the whole Aurora. Some of the auroral beams were very bright and extended to the zenith. The display continued until 10 p.m. [WB]

1882     8    4  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
brilliant aurora began about 9 h p.m., and traces of it still visible (at 11 h 30 m p.m.). Fine streamers reaching to zenith. A portion of the time the auroral light covered the whole northern heavens and extended into the southern portion as well. [O.C. Wendell]

1882     8    4  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Very fine aurora 8@10.30 = streamers ‑ flashes and auroral Bow ‑

1882     8    4  NEW BEDFORD         MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1882     8    4  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora observed from 8 to 11.30 p.m.

Aurora observed from 8 to 11.30 p.m. [WB]

1882     8    4  ROWE                MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 9.30 p.m. to 11 when it grew less brilliant. It extended 10o or more S of zenith, and S of W and S of E. First appearance was in a mild glow, then in bright patches, then in moving columns, streams and constant flashes, some quite brilliant.

1882     8    4  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis all night. pale yellow light, at times one, two or three indistinct arches, beams from 20o to 60o.

1882     8    4  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
A fine display of Aurora from about 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. extending from N.W. to beyond N.E. and in altitude about 75o. The light was of a pale yellowish white color. The bright streamers occasionally reached very nearly to the zenith. The movements of these streamers were extreemly rapid and once the speed was so great that a flash resulted which resembled sheet lightning. There is said to have been, about 9.30 p.m., one of the most brilliant meteoric displays ever witnessed. [WB]

1882     8    4  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS  
8.30 p.m. ‑ 10.30 p.m.

An aurora consisting of a band of light of a yellowish color from which streamers, almost white, emanated was observed at 8.30 p.m. disappearing at 10.30 p.m. Altitude from 10o to 50o, Azimuth from 160o to 220o. [WB]

1882     8    4  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora

1882     8    4  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora ‑ greatest brilliancy 9.00 p.m. ‑ appeared about 8.30 p.m. altitude of highest arches about 90o Dark cloud below arch.

1882     8    4  ANTRIM              NEW HAMPSHIRE
8‑1/2 p.m. Very bright Aurora Borealis, shooting upwards in numerous places. White

1882     8    4  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Auroral lights observed from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pale green streamers to zenith, with flashing motion and a lateral motion at times from east to west. a finer aurora than has been witnessed before for a long time.

1882     8    4  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora on the 4", 9 to 11 p.m. Corna at 9.30 p.m. Color, very bright white. Direction of motion of auroral beams vertically. The motion of the auroral beams were as quick as flash lightning, sometimes shooting 20o. south of the zenith.

1882     8    4  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora observed at 9.05 p.m. and continues

Aurora began at 9.05 p.m. and arches were formed of about 15o height at 9.10 p.m. and 9.20 p.m. At 9.30 p.m. a nearly complete corona was formed the display in the North being by far the most perfect and brilliant. Waves of a whitish light flashed continuously from the horizon to the zenith and with the greatest rapidity. These flashes appeared much like cirro cumulus and cirro stratus clouds except for their rapidity of motion. Near the northern horizon the light had a light greenish tinge and in that quarter were beams of light with comparatively little motion. The light was very unsteady, dying out every five minutes and as quickly resuming its brilliancy. At 10 p.m. the moon was very bright and the auroral light much diminished and at 11 p.m. the same conditions exist. [WB]

1882     8    4  NEWMARKET           NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Very brilliant aurora this evening it Reached from East to the North Western sky it was formed in streamers representing Longitude lines and running from the Horizon to the Zenith and these forming a Newcleus the band were wide at bottom and Tappering of small at the Zenith and they had a wavey motion first observed at 8.15 p.m. lasted untill 10.00 p.m.

1882     8    4  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora Polaris

An Aurora Polaris was observed at 8.20 p.m. and lasted until 10.00 p.m. It extended from 130o to 250o azimuth and narrow luminous beams extending at times to the zenith. These beams of light had a quick lateral motion and were accompanied by the luminous waves of light known as the Merry Dancers, which rolled to the zenith. The Aurora varied in color from a brilliant white to a lovely pink. [WB]

1882     8    4  NEWPORT             RHODE ISLAND   
Brilliant aurora com. 8.30 p.m., ended 11.15 p.m.

Brilliant aurora from 8.30 p.m. to 11.15 p.m. Brightest from 9.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., when several of the beams reached the zenith, and bright flashes of light shooting upward to an altitude of 70 or 80 degrees. Azimuth at this time was about 130o. At 10.50 p.m. dark horizontal streaks appeared just above the horizon, through which stars were plainly visible. This aurora is remarkable for the absence of colors usually seen in brilliant displays. [WB]

1882     8    4  NOYES BEACH         RHODE ISLAND   
[description in Cambridge notations:] The aurora of Aug. 4 was also observed by A. Searle (of this Observatory) at Noyes' Beach, about six miles southeast of Westerly, R.I., between about 8 h 30 m and 10 h p.m. No corona was formed; but about 10 h p.m., there were short bright streamers south of the magnetic zenith. The aurora was extensive and sometimes brilliant. No regular arch; but clouds in the north hindered observations there near the horizon. At 9 h 15 m p.m. a narrow bright arch had been formed east and west but not reaching the horizon either way. It was nearly stationary for a few minutes, [symbol for epsilon] (Epsilon) Bootis being near the northern, [symbol for alpha] (alpha) Coronae near the southern edge; [symbol for delta] (Delta) Sagittae near the central line, [symbol for beta] (Beta) Delphinus near its eastern end. At 9 h 20 m p.m. it was fainter and farther south; [symbol for alpha] (Alpha) Coronae near the central line, and soon after near the northern edge.

1882     8    4  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An auroral arch was formed at 11.15 p.m. of about 15o altitude and about 5o in width, from the centre of which myriads of streamers flashed with a tremulous motion upward to the zenith. The display continued until after midnight. [WB]

1882     8    4  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 8.30 p.m. to midnight

Aurora noted from 8.30 p.m. to midnight. Entire sky covered with waves of white light: Corona formed at a point about 20o S. of zenith, to which point streamers and the waves of light moved: "Dancers" were noted from E.N.E. to W.N.W. and the Dark segment and arch of light formed in N.: at one minute the sky was clear and the next covered with clouds of white light: a series of streamers from the S.E. extended up to the Corona and seemed to bend back to the S.E. [WB]

1882     8    4  LUNENBURGH          VERMONT        
Aurora Very bright 

1882     8    4  STRAFFORD           VERMONT        
Aurora 8.45 p.m. very bright from W. to E. through the N. extending from the horizon to the zenith with long bright streamers flashing in every direction: continued until late in the night.

1882     8    4  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora from 8 to 10 o'clock in the evening with irregular arches of white light rising nearly to the zenith, and waves of light flashing along the arches.

1882     8    5  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE
aurora ended early a.m.

1882     8    5  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Aurora ended during the early a.m. [WB]

1882     8    5  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
from 12. a.m. to 12.30 a.m.

Aurora noted from 12. a.m. to 12.30 a.m. Sky covered with clouds of white light which seemed to converge at a point about 20o S. of zenith where a Corona was formed: Dark Segment: "Dancers" and the arch of light not observed but streamers were noted at all points of the compass and seemed to converge at the Corona. [WB]

1882     8    6  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
a trace of aurora suspected about horizon a short time before 11 h 30 m p.m.; but moon just about rising and it may possibly be due to this.

1882     8    6  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
aurora began at 10.30 p.m. and continues

A faint auroral light of a pale whitish color and about 15o in height, extending from NNW to NNE was observed at 10.30 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882     8    7  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
aurora ended early a.m.

Aurora ended early a.m. [WB]

1882     8    8  GARDINER            MAINE          
 ... Aurora at 2.am quite bright, cloud above and below.

1882     8    9  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till near midnight, when it was quite bright, above dark cloud, no beams. At 12.30 dark cloud was a little higher. At 1.15 aurora was fainter.

1882     8    9  AUBURN              NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora brilliant 

1882     8    9  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 11. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora noted from 11. p.m. to 11.40 p.m. faint green light: few streamers in North: no other features observed. [WB]

1882     8   10  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Faint auroral light in N from 10 p.m. to midnight

Faint auroral light observed in the north from 10 p.m. to midnight. [WB]

1882     8   10  PORTLAND            MAINE
Aurora at 2.00 am to 2.45 am. Dark segment of haze surmounted by arch of diffuse white light.
Aurora at 2.00 a.m. to 2.45 a.m. Dark segment of haze surmounted by arch of diffuse white light. [WB]

1882     8   10  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 12.30 a.m. to 2.35 a.m.

At 12.30 a.m. an auroral light extending over 70o of northern heavens and to 40o altitude was observed. Light was of a pale green color No streamers [WB]

1882     8   10  ROWE                MASSACHUSETTS  
A little glow of Aurora along the N. horizon.

1882     8   10  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
A faint auroral light was seen for a short time about 11. p.m. The limits in altitude and on the horizon were small. [WB]

1882     8   10  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Faint auroral light observed at 1.15 a.m. extending about 10o above the northern horizon. [WB]

1882     8   10  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 11. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora noted from 11. p.m. to 11.40 p.m. faint white light: no prominent features. [WB]

1882     8   10  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora at 2 o'clock a.m., but mostly obscured by clouds.

1882     8   11  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Faint diffused auroral light in N from 10 p.m. to midnight

Faint auroral light observed in the north from 10 p.m. to midnight. [WB]

1882     8   11  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
9 p.m. Aurora consisting of a diffused light in the north partly covered with clouds

1882     8   11  DEXTER              MAINE          
Aurora ‑ faint, double arch for a short time, 8.30 to 9.30. Observed no beams ‑ clear sky between the two arches.

1882     8   11  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral Arch obs. at 11.40 p.m. and continued

Auroral arch observed at 10.40 p.m. and continues [WB]

1882     8   11  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora, first appearance at 8.45, low flat arch, above dark cloud, no beams at 12, cloud above and below, still bright at 2.am.

1882     8   11  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora 10.30 to 11.30 p.m.

Faint aurora observed from 10.30 to 11.30 p.m. [WB]

1882     8   11  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Well defined auroral arch about 30o from northern horizon

1882     8   11  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis ‑ night, bright light, about 5o elevation.

1882     8   11  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
An aurora was visible from about 11 p.m. till after midnight. The altitude was about 20o and on the horizon it extended from NW. to NE. The effect of the light shining through the light cum. clouds was very beautiful. [WB]

1882     8   11  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Faint aurora between 8 and 9 p.m.

1882     8   11  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora on the 11. 8 p.m. diffuse white color altitude 30o. Obscured after 9 p.m.

1882     8   11  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 9. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora noted from 9 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.: dark green light: streamers in the N.W.: arch of light and dark segment faint: no other features noted. [WB]

1882     8   11  CHARLOTTE           VERMONT        
[listed in monthly summary]

1882     8   12  BANGOR              MAINE          
Faint northern lights at 11 p.m. [WB]

1882     8   12  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora ended in early a.m. 
Auroral arch ended in early a.m. The arch was about 40o in height, two distinct arches were observed at 11 p.m. of the 11th, and several stars were observed shining through. An upward and an easterly motion was observed, (colors, crimson and straw) [WB]

1882     8   12  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora not visible till after 10. At 11 quite bright above dark cloud. At 12, beams. At 1.am not so bright.

1882     8   12  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
An auroral light, that was so faint that it would not have been noticed by a casual observer, was seen at 11.18 p.m. At 11.35 p.m. a few isolated rays shot upward, as high as the upper stars in the bowl of the dipper. These rays remained only a few minutes. After midnight a faint glow was still visible. [WB]

1882     8   13  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora about 20o high all night

1882     8   13  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Aurora obs. from 11 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Faint auroral arch observed from 11 to 11.40 p.m. (Color, pale yellow.) [WB]

1882     8   13  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, quite low, visible at 8.30, higher at 11 with a few beams, visible at 12.45, at 4 a.m. higher and aura extended but nearly obscured by river fog.

1882     8   13  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
An auroral glow was seen from 11 p.m. till after midnight. This display like those of the nights of the 10th and 11th was of small altitude, so low as not to be noticed unless one were standing in an elevated place, and had his attention turned to that quarter of the heavens. [WB]

1882     8   13  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 9. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora noted from 9. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.: pale green light: streamers observed in the N. and N.W.: no other features noted. [WB]

1882     8   14  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
at 10 h p.m., broken arch through Polaris; another (the principal) below. Lasted about half an hour. [O.C. Wendell]

1882     8   14  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora

An Auroral arch of light about 120 degrees in length and 3 degrees in width at an altitude of 40 degrees. The Aurora was brilliant though of short duration. [WB]

1882     8   14  CHARLOTTE           VERMONT        
[listed in monthly summary]
1882     8   15  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Aurora observed from 11 p.m. to midnight

Zenith illumined by shifting rays of auroral light from 11 p.m. to midnight. [WB]

1882     8   16  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
Aurora ended early a.m.

Auroral light disappeared at 12.30 a.m. [WB]

1882     8   17  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora 9.00 to 9.20 p.m.

faint auroral light observed from 9.00 to 9.20 p.m. [WB]

1882     8   17  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
an aurora of limited extent, rather close to horizon, but quite bright, seen about midnight. [O.C. Wendell]

1882     8   17  AUBURN              NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora [original: denoted by "] Arch

1882     8   18  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint Auroral light obs. at 11.40 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed at 11.40 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882     8   18  GARDINER            MAINE          
Faint aurora. Not visible till after 10. Quite bright at 11 with a few beams, at 12 the same except there was a dark cloud below. At 1.am had disappeared.

1882     8   18  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 11. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora noted from 11. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.: pale green light: no prominent features noted. [WB]

1882     8   19  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora ended in early a.m. (Straw color.) [WB]

1882     8   20  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora in NE 9@10 p.m.

1882     8   21  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Faint auroral light observed from 10.30 to midnight

Auroral light observed in the northern sky from 10.30 p.m. to midnight. [WB]
1882     8   21  GARDINER            MAINE           
[listed in monthly summary]

1882     8   21  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
a slight trace of aurora seen between 8 h and 9 h p.m. This has lasted through the evening, becoming brighter in appearance as moon went down, as well as brighter intrinsically. At present time, (12 h p.m.) it forms a large bright band of light, along northern horizon, with its upper limit of an altitude of about 15o. [O.C. Wendell]

1882     8   21  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
An auroral glow was seen in the north from before 11.15 p.m. till after midnight. The elevation was not more than 25o. [WB]

1882     8   21  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
aurora began at 10 p.m. and continues

An aurora of a pale yellowish color and extending from NW to NE began at 10 p.m. and continues. Waves of light flashed to the zenith at times although the more stationary light was not more than 30o in height. [WB]

1882     8   21  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 10. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora noted from 10 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.: dark green light: streamers observed in the N. and N.W.: no other features noted. [WB]

1882     8   22  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
Auroral light ended early this a.m.

Auroral light disappeared early this morning. [WB]

1882     8   22  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
aurora ended early a.m.

Aurora ended early a.m. [WB]

1882     9    4  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
about 10 h 15 m p.m. pretty distinct, appearance of aurora among clouds for a few minutes.

1882     9    5  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Auroral light from 11 p.m. to midnight

Auroral light observed in north from 11 p.m. to shortly after midnight [WB]

1882     9    5  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint Auroral light obs. at 8.45 p.m. and continues

Faint Auroral light observed at 8.45 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882     9    5  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible at 9, at 12, bright with beams but not high. At 1 not so bright on a/c of the moon. At 2.15 moon very bright, aurora invisible.

1882     9    5  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS  
9 p.m. ‑ 12.30 a.m.

An Aurora consisting of an arch of yellowish light resting on a dark stationary cloud with waving beams of a light yellow color occasionally shooting up from the arch towards zenith was observed at 9 p.m. visible until 12.30 a.m. the 6". Altitude from 20o to 50o. Azimuth from 170 o to 210o. [WB]

1882     9    5  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora began at 10.40 p.m. and continues

Aurora of about 10o altitude and extending from NW to NE began at 10.40 p.m. and continues. The light was of a pale straw color and quite faint. [WB]

1882     9    6  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral light ended in early a.m. color Pale Yellow

Auroral light ended in early a.m. (Color, pale yellow) [WB]

1882     9    6  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
aurora ended early a.m.

Aurora ended early a.m. [WB]

1882     9    6  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 10. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

Aurora noted from 10. p.m. to 11.40 p.m.: color pale saffron: arch of light and Dark Segment wanting: Streamers observed in the North and North=East. [WB]

1882     9    8  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
from 11 p.m. to midnight

Aurora noted from 11. p.m. to midnight. dark emerald green color: Dark segment well defined: arch of light indistinct: streamers observed in the N.W.: N: and N.N.E. [WB]

1882     9    9  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
from 12 a.m. to 12.10 a.m.

Aurora noted from 12. a.m. to 12.10 a.m.: color dark emerald green: aurora observed through rifts in the clouds, which obscured the other features. [WB]

1882     9   12  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
at 8h 20m P.M., auroral streamers suspected; not seen later till 10h 20m P.M.; then suspected, soon afterwards distinct; at 10h 30m P.M., distinct but not numerous streamers and some appearance of low arch Sky dark below; at 11h P.M., aurora somewhat perceptible but very faint.

1882     9   12  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora at 10 o'clock p.m. ‑ a faint nebulous light.

1882     9   17  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
perhaps a little aurora low in the north 1 h to 2 h a.m.

1882     9   19  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora from 2.00 to 3.00 a.m.

Faint auroral light observed at 2.00 a.m. Ended 3.00 a.m. [WB]

1882    10    2  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Auroral light at 7.30 p.m.

Dim auroral light, at 7.20 p.m., of brief duration [WB]

1882    10    2  BANGOR              MAINE          
Northern lights [WB]

1882    10    2  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora 1/2 way up to Polaris

1882    10    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant Auroral Arch observed at 6.55 p.m. and continues

A brilliant auroral arch was observed at 6.55 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882    10    2  GARDINER            MAINE          
Beautiful aurora. First observed at 7.30 when there was a bright arch about 10o in height, beams quite bright below the arch, less bright above. At 9, had almost disappeared. At 11 moon very bright but aurora visible say 25o high, no arch, dark cloud below, beams still flashing. At 1.am still visible but moon made it less distinct. Between 3 and 4.am a woman was alarmed at seeing the comet, and she says that above the tail were bright flashes. 

1882    10    2  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    10    2  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
extensive auroral light during the evening among clouds in the north; a few faint streamers about 7 h 45 m p.m.

1882    10    2  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    10    2  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora Sunset to Sunrise

1882    10    2  ROWE                MASSACHUSETTS  
very little Aurora 9 p.m.

1882    10    2  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis: evening: bright, diffuse light partly obscured by narrow bands of stratus and cumulo‑stratus.

1882    10    2  AUBURN              NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Auroras very brilliant on the 2nd, 5th, and 15th insts.

1882    10    2  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora observed on the 2d. 7 to 9 p.m. Bright white. Patches of dark segement observed.

1882    10    2  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora from 10 p.m. to 10.40 p.m.

Aurora began at 10 p.m. and ended at 10.40 p.m. The display extended from NW to NE and consisted of waves of a whitish color which flashed from the horizon to the zenith. [WB]

1882    10    2  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 8.40 to 10.45 p.m.

Faint Aurora observed from 8.40 p.m. to 10.45 p.m. [WB]

1882    10    2  NEWPORT             RHODE ISLAND   
Faint aurora  began 8.10 p.m., ended 9.45 p.m.

Faint aurora from 8.10 p.m. to 9.45 p.m. Altitude about 15 deg. and azimuth 90 deg. [WB]

1882    10    2  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Aurora noted from 10 p.m. to midnight. Pale yellow light no prominent features. [WB]

1882    10    2  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
An aurora, a faint nebulous light rising 30 or 35 degrees

1882    10    3  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral Arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. about 25o in height, and of a whitish color. [WB]

1882    10    3  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, no appearance till towards midnight. At 12.45am there was a dark cloud below and beams. (moon very bright) At 1.30 still visible, at 2.30 very faint on a/c of moon. At 3.30 invisible at the North but just above the tail of the comet in the S.E. there were bright flashes as late as 4.am, perhaps longer.

1882    10    3  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora very brilliant in morning of Oct. 3d. It came in flashes.

1882    10    4  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Auroral light observed in north at 3.45 a.m. ‑ lasted 15 minutes
auroral band at 8.30 p.m. ‑ 45 deg in length, 45 deg above horizon lasted 30 minutes

A horizontal auroral and was visible 45o above the northern horizon from 3.15 a.m. to 4.00 a.m. and again from 8.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. [WB] 

1882    10    4  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
9 p.m. Aurora visible consisting of two patches of light in NW gradually disappearing

1882    10    4  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS   
at 3 h 45 m a.m., there was an auroral arch which was gradually reduced at 4 h to 4 h 30 m a.m. to a white cloud near [symbol for theta] (Theta) Leonis on side opposite from that of [symbol for delta] (Delta) Leonis; it rapidly changed form and brightness, occasionally vanishing and reappearing.

1882    10    4  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
8.30 @ 9.30 p.m. ‑ very peculiar auroral patch midway from horizon to zenith in western sky it was very bright ‑ shaped thus [drawing] = about four degrees long ‑ lasted about an hour no signs of aurora elsewhere.

1882    10    4  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
A single band of electric light averaging 1o in width and varying from 10o to 30o in length appeared in the N.W. just above Urser Major, from 8. p.m. to 10 p.m. color white, faintly tinged with yellow, apparently stationary and inclined to the horizon about 20o.

1882    10    4  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1882    10    4  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 8.20 to 10.00 p.m.

Part of an auroral arch observed from 8.20 to 10.00 p.m. [WB]

1882    10    4  NEWPORT             RHODE ISLAND
Peculiar light in NNW

From 9 p.m. to 10.45 p.m. there was a peculiar light in NNW. It was of a bright white color, oval in form and extended diagonally across the sky. Its lowest extremity was about 10 deg. above the horizon, and the upper, about 22 deg. Its length was about 25 deg. (Az.) and its greatest width about 5 deg. (Alt) It appeared suddenly and faded slowly and had no perceptible motion [WB]

1882    10    5  BANGOR              MAINE          
Brilliant aurora visible through the entire night [WB]

1882    10    5  DEXTER              MAINE          
very fine Aurora continuing most of the night at 3 a.m. of the 6th it was very bright moving in rapid waves and beams

1882    10    5  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant Auroral Arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues

A brilliant auroral arch was observed at 7 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882    10    5  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, quite bright, above dark cloud, not observed till 9. Before 12, entirely obscured by river fog.

1882    10    5  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 11.20 p.m. to Midnight 
An aurora extending over about 90o in azimuth and 90o in altitude, of a pale blue color with waves and streamers, began about 11.20 p.m. and lasted until midnight. [WB]

1882    10    5  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
in the evening much light among clouds in the north, apparently auroral.

1882    10    5  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
5 and 6 aurora 8 p.m. @ 3 a.m.

1882    10    5  ROWE                MASSACHUSETTS  
Diffuse Aurora 9 p.m. 30o high mostly covered by clouds

1882    10    5  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
Began 5th 11 p.m. Ended 6th DN.

About 11 p.m. a beautiful pale light appeared resembling moon light. Shone through rills in the cumulus clouds that overspread the northern sky. It was undoubtedly auroral, but the altitude and azimuth could not be determined. [WB]

1882    10    5  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS  
8.45 p.m. ‑ 1.30 a.m.

Auroral display from 8.45 p.m. to 1.30 a.m. the 6" consisting of an arch of deep yellow color resting on a dark base from which waving beams of yellowish white shot up toward the zenith. Altitude from 25o to 60o. Azimuth from 160o to 200o. [WB]

1882    10    5  AUBURN              NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[see entry for 10/2]

1882    10    5  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
aurora 10.50 p.m. and continues

Aurora began at 10.50 p.m. and continues. It extended from W to E and consisted of waves of white light which flashed rapidly from the horizon to the zenith. There was more light and action to this display than during that of the 2nd inst. [WB]

1882    10    5  NEWPORT             RHODE ISLAND   
*
Aurora suspected from 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Aurora suspected from 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The northern sky being partly cloudy at this time. Wholly obscured after 8.30 p.m. [WB]

1882    10    5  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Brilliant aurora noted from 9 p.m. to midnight. The characteristics were a bright arch of light well defined: dark segment wanting: streamers in the northwest shooting up to the zenith, several of which were observed to pass south of the zenith: flashes of light from the northwest to the northeast with rapid motion upwards to the zenith and at times south of the zenith. [WB]

1882    10    5  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
A slight aurora at 9 o'clock in the evening.

1882    10    6  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. About 25o in height, (color whitish) [WB]

1882    10    6  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
The aurora is said to have been of a most beautiful crimson color after midnight and after the clouds had disappeared. [WB]

1882    10    6  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Diffuse aurora about 9 p.m.

1882    10    6  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE
aurora ended early a.m.

Aurora ended early a.m. [WB]

1882    10    6  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
A faint Aurora of a pale straw color was observed at 12.50 a.m. and ended early a.m. [WB]

1882    10    8  CORNISH             MAINE          
Faint Aurora

1882    10    8  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
at 10 h 50[?] m p.m. aurora slightly suspected.

1882    10   10  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint Auroral light observed at 9 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral light observed at 9 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882    10   10  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not observed till near 9 then quite low with bright beams. At 1.am quite bright but not high and above dark cloud. No beams.

1882    10   10  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    10   10  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
at 10 h 45 m p.m., aurora suspected; streamers seen later.

1882    10   10  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
4 @ 4.30 a.m. auroral Bow 2/3 way to zenith ‑ brightest in N.E.

1882    10   10  ROWE                MASSACHUSETTS   Aurora in small patches 5 a.m.

1882    10   11  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral light ended early a.m.
Faint Auroral light observed at 7 p.m. and continues

Auroral ended in early a.m. Straw color. ... Faint Auroral light observed at 7 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882    10   11  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till about 9.30 then with bright beams, obscured by clouds at 12. At 1.30 aurora narrow streak of light below the clouds.

1882    10   12  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light ended in early a.m.
Faint Auroral light obs. at 11.40 p.m. and continues

Auroral light ended in early a.m., straw color. ... Faint auroral light observed t 11.40 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882    10   13  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral light ended in early a.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. Straw color. [WB]

1882    10   14  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora ‑ streamers nearly to zenith: with flashing. and lateral motion at times from E to W about 9 p.m.

1882    10   14  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
An aurora with streamers from 8 to 9 o'clock in the evening.

1882    10   15  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
at 3 h a.m. and later, aurora faint, low, irregular.

1882    10   15  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1882    10   15  AUBURN              NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[see entry for 10/2]

1882    10   15  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
A slight aurora.

1882    10   16  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light obs. bet. 6.40 and 7.50 p.m.

Faint Auroral light observed between 6.40 and 7.50 p.m. Straw color. [WB]

1882    10   16  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
between 3 h and 4 h a.m., a little aurora thought to be seen low in the north.

1882    10   16  LUNENBURGH          VERMONT        
Aurora 16 ‑ 22

1882    10   22  BANGOR              MAINE          
Northern lights seen a short time in the evening. [WB]

1882    10   22  DEXTER              MAINE          
Bright Aurora ‑ lasting a little while this evening ‑ cloud underneath.

1882    10   22  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant Auroral Arch from 7.20 to 9 p.m.

A brilliant auroral arch was observed from 7.20 to 9 p.m. About 30o in height and extended from NW. to NE. Color whitish. [WB]

1882    10   22  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    10   22  LUNENBURGH          VERMONT        
[see entry for 10/16]

1882    10   24  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An Aurora of a bright red color extending from the Northern horizon to a height of about 20o was reported by the Life Saving patrol. [WB]

1882    10   25  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora at 5 h a.m. (Morning auroras more noticed this month than usual, as the observers were often occupied with comet observations late in the night).

1882    10   28  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint Auroral light obs. betn 7 and 8 p.m.

Faint Auroral light observed between 7 and 8 p.m. Straw color. [WB]

1882    11    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Aurora obs. at 11.40 p.m. and continues

Faint Auroral arch observed at 11.40 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882    11    2  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, quite faint, not visible till 9. At 1.am about the same but above dark cloud. At 1.30 nearly invisible, moon bright. 

1882    11    2  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
11 to 11‑1/2 p.m., arch and some streamers

1882    11    2  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
A small aurora seen in northern sky at 11.30 p.m. ‑ extending to an altitude of about 8o or 10o

1882    11    2  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Aurora noted from 11.15 p.m. to midnight. No prominent features. Pale yellow light. [WB]

1882    11    3  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. Height about 25o, (color straw.) [WB]

1882    11    5  DEXTER              MAINE          
Aurora very faint

1882    11    5  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, first appearance at 9.10, not brilliant, disappeared at 10.

1882    11    5  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Faint aurora noted from 11.15 p.m. to midnight. Pale yellow light with no prominent characteristics. [WB]

1882    11    6  GARDINER            MAINE          
Slight aurora at 8, disappeared at 9, sky perfectly clear.
1882    11    6  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    11   11  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
1030 p.m. Aurora a diffused light in the north

1882    11   11  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Faint aurora 8.40 to 10.35 p.m.

Faint Aurora observed from 8.40 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. [WB]

1882    11   12  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
Indications of aurora through breaks in clouds at 8 p.m. [WB]

1882    11   12  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
Faint aurora from 9.20 to 10.15 p.m.

Faint auroral light from 9.20 to 10.15 p.m. [WB]

1882    11   12  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
9 p.m. Aurora showing through rifts in the clouds

1882    11   12  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
much light in the evening, apparently auroral, among clouds in the north.

1882    11   12  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed on main sheet]

1882    11   12  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
12 and 13 Bright aurora all night

1882    11   12  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
Began 7 p.m. Ended 8.30 p.m.

At 7 p.m. a pale yellowish light was visible in the North, about ten degrees above the horizon, doubtless auroral. ‑‑ At 9 p.m. nothing visible. [WB]

1882    11   12  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora ‑ 3 a.m. ‑ 6‑10 p.m.

1882    11   12  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 9.30 to 11.50 p.m.

Parts of a brilliant Aurora observed through breaks in the clouds from 9.30 to 11.50 p.m. [WB]

1882    11   12  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Aurora of a deep red color, commencing at 12.30 a.m. brightest at 2 a.m. and obscured by clouds at 3 p.m. [Note: obvious typo for 3 a.m.] reported by Life Saving patrol. [WB]

1882    11   13  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora at 4 a.m. from horizon to clouds about 15o high.

1882    11   13  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora 12.30 a.m. to 12.45 a.m.

1882    11   13  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora borealis 6 p.m. obscured by clouds: red beams

1882    11   13  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora 4 a.m.

1882    11   13  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Aurora noted from 11 p.m. to midnight. Pale yellow light. no prominent features. [WB]

1882    11   13  STRAFFORD           VERMONT        
Aurora 5 a.m. quite bright; from the horizon nearly to zenith from E. to N.W. continued about one hour.

1882    11   13  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
A brilliant aurora at 5 o'clock a.m.

1882    11   14  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora from 10.30 p.m. to midnight

An Auroral light appeared in the northern sky at 10.30 p.m. soon becoming a well defined arch some 10o in height. Short streamers appeared along the upper border. A marked peculiarity connected with their appearance was the fact that many of them were black. Above the streamers (which had but little movement) was a rosy haze. Beneath the arch was the usual dark segment. The aurora became dim at midnight. [WB]

1882    11   14  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
Auroral waves all night [Remarks]
From sunset 14th to daylight 15th (visible) ‑ probably the same aurora noted on the 12th as there was evidence of a large quantity of electricity in the atmosphere during the 13th, while the horizon was observed. [Summary]

Auroral waves flashing all night across the whole horizon. No trace of an arch visible and the phenomenon had much the appearance of diffused sheet lightning. The sky was at no time clear of clouds and was at long intervals entirely obscured with light cirri strata which did not however entirely eclipse the auroral light. All electric wires were seriously affected during the day and night. [WB]

1882    11   14  BANGOR              MAINE          
Brilliant aurora. Telegraph wires working badly [WB]

1882    11   14  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora all the eve

1882    11   14  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Aurora began at 7.20 p.m. and continues

Auroral arch began at 7.20 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882    11   14  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, began at 6, brighter at 9, but partially obscured by clouds, at 12 clouds across the face of aurora but beams shooting above, at 1. a.m. very bright, visible through clouds with beams above, extending quite to the N. East and N. West.

1882    11   14  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora 9.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.

1882    11   14  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora rather bright 9‑1/2 P.M. and later, with variable arches and streamers; sky sometimes light to the horizon, sometimes dark below arches.

1882    11   14  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
14 and 15 Brilliant aurora from 10 p.m. till [morning?]

1882    11   14  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
Began 9 p.m. Ended 15th ..... in the morning

At 11 p.m. pale yellow aurora visible behind strangely shaped clouds appearing very dark by contrast. All the clouds appeared to converge towards a point in the North. The light extended about 25 degrees above horizon, and changed rapidly in intensity and shape. [WB]

1882    11   14  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 4 a.m.  10 p.m.

1882    11   14  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Diffuse aurora about 9 p.m.
1882    11   14  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 8.00 to 9.45 p.m. and 11.30 p.m. to 12.50 a.m. 15th

Auroral Arch extending from 160 to 220 degrees azimuth and at an altitude of 30 degs. was observed from 8.00 to 9.45 p.m. Reappeared at 11.30 p.m. and lasted until 12.50 a.m. of the 15th. [WB]

1882    11   14  BURLINGTON          VERMONT
Aurora noted from 12.00 a.m. to 12.30 a.m. Pale yellow light ‑ no prominent features. Moonlight night. Aurora noted from 9.30 p.m. to 11.45 p.m. Characteristics were an emerald‑green color, extending across the northern horizon, with streamers shooting up towards the zenith much of the time. [WB]

1882    11   14  LUNENBURGH          VERMONT        
Aurora 14 ‑ 18

1882    11   14  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora at 9 o'clock p.m.

1882    11   15  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
aurora ended at 3.00 a.m.

Aurora continued dimly after 3 a.m. [WB]

1882    11   15  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT
Auroral waves (see last entry) [November 14] from midnight to daylight [WB]

1882    11   15  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora plainly seen at 4 a.m. [WB]

1882    11   15  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Aurora ended in early a.m. Faint Auroral light obs. bet. 8 and 11.40 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed between 8 and 11.40 p.m. straw color. [WB]

1882    11   15  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
Pale yellow stationary aurora during the morning. [WB]

1882    11   15  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora 4 a.m. wavy flashes up to zenith

1882    11   15  AUBURN              NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Auroral display
1882    11   16  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora of a rose color about 7.30 p.m. [WB]

1882    11   16  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora low down all the eve

1882    11   16  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint Auroral light obs. bet 7 and 11 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed between 7 and 11 p.m. straw color. [WB]

1882    11   16  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
from 8 to 9 p.m. either auroral light or faint clouds in the north resembling aurora in moonlight.

1882    11   16  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright aurora at 1030 p.m. with streamers nearly to Zenith no clouds under arch

1882    11   16  ROWE                MASSACHUSETTS  
Low diffuse Aurora, eve'g.

1882    11   17  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
*
At 5.36 a.m. nearly one hundred of the annunciators at the telephone office dropped simultaneously. This occured at irregular intervals throughout the day and night. Much trouble existed at the telegraph office, the wires working poorly, showing the existence of an electric storm. It appeared in the form of successive pulsations of alternately negative and positive electricity. The telephone wires were at times excessively charged and then again the currents were entirely neutralized. The falling snow and clouds prevented any auroral observation.

1882    11   17  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora seen [WB]

1882    11   17  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora low down and shown all night

1882    11   17  DEXTER              MAINE          
Aurora ‑ Bright through clouds, so that no details can be given, exceeding bright through the night and on the morning of the 18th.

1882    11   17  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light obs. at 7 p.m.

Auroral light observed at 7 p.m. and continues. The hard rubber in the lightning arrester in the telegraph office was burnt out by electricity in the afternoon, grounding the wire. Waves of light shot up from all directions towards the zenith. Color, whitish, except in the west, where it was a blood color. [WB]

1882    11   17  GARDINER            MAINE          
Magnificent aurora, at 6. p.m. haze at horizon, brilliant coloured beams shooting up resembling a distant fire, at 9 entirely obscured by haze, no star or moon visible, but before 3 a.m. the whole heavens were lighted, coloured beams and flashes in every direction, but most brilliant at the North. This continued till daylight.

1882    11   17  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    11   17  PORTLAND            MAINE
Telegraph and telephone lines almost completely unfitted for use by atmospheric electricity signals and commercial business greatly delayed. [WB]

1882    11   17  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora reported but not observed by me

1882    11   17  AUBURN              NEW HAMPSHIRE  
A brilliant display of the Aurora seen in morning 2 a.m. until 4.30 a.m. with vivid flashes of auroral lightnings, making a beautiful display of the Electrical Lights brighter than a full moon.

1882    11   17  NEWMARKET           NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Nov 17, 18 auroras very bright these evenings 

1882    11   17  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Moonlight night From 9 p.m. to Midnight a very brilliant aurora was observed. It was made up of a dark rose color, sharply defined, with streamers and flashes of light spreading in all directions and extending far south of the zenith, almost to the southern horizon. At one time a white band of light encircled the sky at the zenith, from east to west. At about half past nine o'clock a most magnificent corona was formed. The sky was completely filled with parallel crimson beams, all converging to the magnetic zenith, and forming a brilliant mass of light. The whole heavens resembled a fiery dome, with a stationary nucleus at the zenith, supported by columns of different colors. The telegraph wires were rendered entirely useless at intervals. [WB]

1882    11   18  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Aurora from 3 a.m. today light and from 6.35 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.

The following has been reported to this office by a police officer: "As the clouds rolled away at about 3 o'clock this morning a brilliant auroral display was visible in the northern sky. Columns of light, of a yellowish grey color, shot up like rockets as high as the north star. These alternated with wave like pulsations of the entire mass. The display was visible until day‑break." At 6.36 p.m. delicate auroral streamers of a brilliant green color shot up from the horizon, a little to the west of the north point, about 40o in height. They remained steady for five minutes and then disappeared only to reappear a little to the east of the north point. these soon vanished leaving a dim slaty glow along the northern horizon. The moon was shining brightly at the time. At 7 p.m. the auroral light gradually merged into the moonlight. It reappeared briefly shortly before 10 p.m. [WB]

1882    11   18  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    11   18  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora very brilliant in early a.m. Western Union Telegraph wires still working badly. Aurora was of a rose color in evening [WB]

1882    11   18  CORNISH             MAINE
Aurora with streemers between 4 and 5 a.m. very bright

1882    11   18  DEXTER              MAINE          
very bright Aurora ‑ arch with cloud under it and a space of clear sky above the aurora ‑ then another faint arch of aurora ‑ lasting from soon after sunset to 9 o'clock.

1882    11   18  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light ended in early a.m.
Auroral light obs. bet. 8 and 11 p.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. ... Auroral light observed between 8 and 11 p.m. Waves of light shot up from all directions towards the zenith, of a whitish color. [WB]

1882    11   18  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, at 5.45pm resembled a flat rainbow about 10o high. Very dark below it, and faint light say 20o above arch. At 7.45 no aurora visible. At 9 two low flat arches, dark below and between the arches, at 9.30 a third arch above, at 10.30 nothing but a few beams just East of North. At 11 nothing visible, but at 12 a sort of an arch at the North, no beams ‑ at 1 the same. At 2 no arch, diffused light, at 4.am disappeared.

1882    11   18  PORTLAND            MAINE          
aurora 8.30 to 11.15 p.m.

atmospheric electricity still causes trouble to telegraph and telephone company's wires. Faint aurora from 8.30 to 11.15 p.m. Diffuse white light with occasional streamers shooting nearly to the zenith and from northeast to northwest. [WB]

1882    11   18  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora in the evening perceptible in moonlight, and at times distinct with arches and streamers.

1882    11   18  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    11   18  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Cold with bright aurora.

1882    11   18  PRINCETON           MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1882    11   18  ROWE                MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora, 7 p.m.

1882    11   18  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora borealis, from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., beams from 10o to 40o

1882    11   18  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
Began 11 p.m. ended 4 a.m. the 19th

Between 11 and 12 p.m. a few pale yellow streamers were visible, doubtless auroral. [WB]

1882    11   18  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 6‑10 p.m.

1882    11   18  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
From 6.30 to 7.00 p.m. a fine aurora was seen in the north. Streamers of greater or less brilliancy constantly flashed up nearly to the zenith and quickly disappeared. The whole display covered an azimuth of about 45o.

1882    11   18  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE   A faint light in the northern horizon 9 p.m.

1882    11   18  NEWMARKET           NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[see entry for 11/17]

1882    11   18  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An Aurora of a pale yellow color was observed at 8 p.m. in the Northern sky, and was visible all night. [WB]

1882    11   18  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Moonlight in the early morning. Aurora continued from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. with no great change. Much trouble was experienced from the telegraph wires. ... Moonlight night. Aurora noted from 7 p.m. to midnight. The principal characteristics were a dark emerald green color, supported by a dark segment. [WB]

1882    11   18  LUNENBURGH          VERMONT        
[see entry for 11/14]

1882    11   18  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Slight aurora in the evening

1882    11   19  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Aurora from 8.00 p.m. to midn't

Dim Auroral light appeared in the north at 8 p.m. A double arch formed at 8.45 p.m. This rose slowly and formed into brilliant single arch at 6.05 p.m. ARch 20o in height with segment beneath of inky blackness. The band and dark segment merged into a dim radiance at 10.30 p.m. At 11 p.m. an arch 25o in height formed and streamers immediately shot up nearly to the zenith. No dark segment at this time. At 11.15 p.m. the sky from east to west was a mass of quivering filaments of steel colored light. At the zenith appeared for a short time a heavy mass, while blood red patches constantly shifted from one portion of the sky to another. At midnight the arch resembled the bottom of a silvery curtain hanging in folds, vibrating gently and suspended by cords of light twisted into massive strands. The entire mass of the aurora gradually moved westward. [WB]

1882    11   19  BANGOR              MAINE          
Beautiful aurora seen at midnight. The dome of the sky being at one time a beautiful red. [WB]

1882    11   19  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora with streemers from dark to 7.35 p.m.

1882    11   19  DEXTER              MAINE          
Faint aurora

1882    11   19  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light obs. from 7 p.m. till midnight

Auroral light observed from 7 p.m. to midnight. Waves of light shot up from all quarters towards the zenith ‑ of a whitish color. [WB]

1882    11   19  GARDINER            MAINE          
Splendid aurora, beginning at 8, at 9 brilliant flat arch above very dark cloud, faint arch above at 11, brilliant beams from all points of the compass meeting at the zenith. (moon very bright) At 12, a perfect and splendid corona, beams from every point constantly flashing, often deeply coloured. At 1.am beams constantly flashing particularly at the zenith, often forming a corona, at 2 same, as bright as ever. Before 5, sky entirely overcast.

1882    11   19  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    11   19  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Brilliant aurora at night began at 9.30 p.m. and continues causing great trouble to telegraph and telephone lines. Aurora consists of a low bank of haze on horizon surmounted by an arch of orange and white light with streamers reaching to the horizon forming a perfect corona. At times the entire eastern sky is filled with a diffuse red light, while in the northwest merry dancers and streamers shoot up to the zenith ever shifting in color, to green, orange white or red.

1882    11   19  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 10.45 p.m. until daylight on 20th

A very brilliant aurora, consisting of concentric semicircles of pale luminous light extending in azimuth from 90o to 270o and in altitude about 90o with streamers clear across the sky. It began at 10.40 p.m. and lasted until daylight on the 20th. [WB]

1882    11   19  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
very brilliant and extensive aurora, beginning before 9 p.m. and seen as late as 3‑1/2 a.m. Nov. 20; it often covered the greater part of the sky, forming imperfect coronas at times; much of the light was red, especially in the northwest about midnight, although red light often appeared in other places; a fine auroral "curtain" in the north about midnight, with centre nearly over [symbol for beta] (Beta) Draconis; the aurora was very variable, often flashing rapidly.

1882    11   19  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    11   19  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    11   19  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
@ a.m. [?] Aurora for past 3 days =
19 and 20 = aurora

1882    11   19  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS
Bright aurora at 4. a.m. 

1882    11   19  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora observed from 9.30 to 11.50 p.m.

A brilliant aurora was observed in the Northwest from 9.30 p.m. to 11.50 p.m. It first appeared in a sheet of yellowish white changing to deep red which it remained until it finally disappeared. This aurora would have appeared more brilliant, but for the fact that the upper was partly covered with Cum. clouds. [WB]

1882    11   19  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora borealis, from 10.30 p.m. to full daylight of 20th
see inclosed note [not in file]

1882    11   19  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
Began early in the evening ended in the late morning of the 20th.
[microfilm]

Faint aurora from No 18th still visible at 3 a.m. pale streamers rising in the North and vanishing.

During the evening a most brilliant auroral display. From two points in the NE and NW horizon as centres, numerous pale yellow streamers shot forth forming an arched vault with the summit almost exactly in the zenith. A dark arch appeared about 20 degrees above the horizon. Numerous black clouds seemed to form on the luminous background and to vanish as rapidly as they appeared. At 11.45 a very small strange black cloud exactly N.N.W. 12 degrees above the horizon was most conspicuous. The aurora was of the same character all night; during the later stages of the display the yellowish streamers became crimson tinged at their extremities in a most beautiful manner. Spectroscopic observations showed the well‑known yellow "aurora‑line" in the yellow streamers as well as in the rose and crimson fringes. The lines of Nitrogen and Oxygen were not plainly discernible, only now and then. [WB]

1882    11   19  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Auroral arch 9‑1/2 p.m.

1882    11   19  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
19th and 20th ‑ A most magnificent aurora was observed on the night of the 19th and 20th. At 9.00 p.m. it presented an area of diffused light about 100o in azimuth, and 30o in altitude. At 11.30 p.m. it was very brilliant and covered three fifths of the sky. At 2.20 a.m. it was again observed and at that time covered the whole sky: Bright streamers were constantly flashing to all points of the horizon towards the zenith appeared as a revolving wheel of fire. It appeared mostly as a bright white light, changing at times to a livid [red?] which was more particularly noticeable in the north.

1882    11   19  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
A faint light in the northern horizon 9 p.m. [original: denoted by Do and "]

1882    11   19  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
aurora began 7.40 p.m. and continues

Aurora began at 7.40 p.m. and continues. An irregular arch was observed from the commencement. At about 10 p.m. there was a complete aurora or corona. This display was the most beautiful one that has been seen here for a long time. The bands or beams of light were very broad and in the Northwest the color was a dark rose. Near the horizon the light was a greenish color. Having noticed accounts of the great disturbance on the telegraph wires in Boston during the display of the 17th inst. special attention was given to our wires and connections, but beyond the fact of battery being apparently cut off occasionally during the evening, nothing was noticed and reports were sent as usual with the exception perhaps of the midnight which was not sent until 12.30 a.m. The wire worked very well while battery was on. But very little disturbance on the wire is ever noticed here during auroral displays. [WB]

1882    11   19  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 7.40 to 10.15 p.m. and 10.50 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. 20th

Aurora extending from 140o to 260o azimuth having an altitude of 45o, was observed from 7.45 to 10.15 p.m. the color was pale white, but its real brilliancy could not be seen on account of the moonlight. At 10.50 p.m. it reappeared and assuming bright red and purple colors, continued until 12.30 a.m. 20th, and was accompanied by the Merry Dancers which rolled to the zenith. [WB]

1882    11   19  NARRAGANSETT PIER   RHODE ISLAND
Aurora observed at 6.10 p.m., at 9 p.m. two parallel arches were formed. About 3o in width and 8o apart, color pale yellow and red Arches extending from Northwest to Northeast the lower resting on a dark segment about 10o above the horizon, the arches with slight changes were visible until 11 p.m., Streamers of a bright crimson and yellow extended to the zenith, with a wavy motion from East to West, at midnight very brilliant, wires work very badly [WB]

1882    11   19  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Aurora reported by Life Saving patrol to be visible from 12.01 a.m. until hidden by daylight. Was observed again at 6 p.m. and continued until after midnight When seen at 6 p.m. was of a pale yellow color. Two parallel arches formed at 8.45 p.m. were about 5o in width, 10o apart and resembled bands of light. The arches extended from N.W. to N.E. the lower resting on a dark segment of clouds, and with slight changes were visible until 10.15 p.m. At midnight crimson and yellow beams were streaming up to a height of about 40o [WB]

1882    11   19  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Moonlight in early morning. Aurora continued from 12. a.m. to 12.45 a.m. with the same features. ... Moonlight night. Aurora noted from 6 p.m. to midnight. Principal features were the extreme redness of the light and the quick flashes over the whole sky. Affected telegraph wires. [WB]

1882    11   19  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
A bright aurora seen in the morning, and again in the evening.

1882    11   20  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
aurora continued to daybreak

The aurora was visible until daybreak just before daylight lit the western sky was blood‑red, After sunrise a bank of clouds appeared where the dark segment had been. [WB]

1882    11   20  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora faintly seen at 7.30 p.m. [WB]

1882    11   20  PORTLAND            MAINE
Aurora continued until daylight and is said to have been the finest seen in this city for many years. [WB]

1882    11   20  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 7.15 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

An aurora consisting of slender luminous beams about 20o in altitude and extending from N. to N.E. about 40o was visible from 7.15 to 8.00 p.m. [WB]

1882    11   20  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
some aurora in the evening, with streamers occasionally visible.

1882    11   20  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora reported but not observed by me (being confined to the house with sprained knee)

1882    11   20  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Nothern light unusually briliant.

1882    11   20  ROWE                MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 4 a.m. till day light; very bright; covering sky from West around N. to SE. and 10o S of zenith, flowing swiftly toward it. at which point it concentrates.

1882    11   20  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora continued during the morning, of the same character as in the evening, the crimson appearing brighter and more intensive. [WB]

1882    11   20  AUBURN              NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Another grand display of these Electrical Lights the Aurora observed in the morning between hours of 4 am to 6‑30 am Centring and forming a beautiful Corona at the Constellation of Leo at the Sickle diverging passing East of Gemini, R.A. 7h 26m 50s Western boundary, extending to the East for Eastern boundary: Azimuth 135o Altitude 30o above the horizon. Dark clouds seen below Aurora. of which find a diagram enclosed with this report for a full description.
[Note: diagram referred to is not on microfilm.]

1882    11   20  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora observed on the 20" at 7.30 p.m. of not much extent or duration

1882    11   20  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE
aurora ended early a.m.

Aurora ended early a.m. [WB]

1882    11   20  NARRAGANSETT PIER   RHODE ISLAND
from midnight until 5 a.m. Aurora very brilliant, whole northern sky covered with pale yellow streamers extending from horizon to zenith, with a quick wavy motion from East to West. ... From 8 to 8.05 p.m., pale yellow streamers observed extending from horizon to zenith. [WB]

1882    11   20  NEWPORT             RHODE ISLAND   
observed from 4 a.m. until daybreak ‑ Time of commencement unknown
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Brilliant aurora reported at 4 a.m. and lasted until daybreak. Time of commencement unknown ... Faint aurora from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. A few streamers rose to an altitude of about 20 to 30 deg. [WB]

1882    11   20  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Aurora reported by Life Saving patrol to be visible during early a.m. until hidden by daylight, and ended during the day. [WB]

1882    11   20  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Moonlight in the early morning. Aurora continued the same from 12 a.m. until 12.15 a.m. Moonlight night. Aurora was again continued from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. It was of a greenish color with long streamers. [WB]

1882    11   20  STRAFFORD           VERMONT        
A very brilliant display of Aurora extending from SE to NW from horizon to zenith continued about 2 hours from 4 to 6 am clear sky below the arch

1882    11   21  BANGOR              MAINE
Aurora seen at 4 a.m. [WB]

1882    11   21  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora from 7 to 8 p.m.

1882    11   21  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, none til 9.30, then a few bright flashing beams at the North.

1882    11   21  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Bright moonlight night. Aurora noted from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. It consisted of several streamers, only, of a yellowish‑green color. [WB]

1882    12    1  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora most of the night

1882    12    4  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora extending but a short distance above the horizon seen at 4 a.m. [WB]

1882    12    9  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
broken arch and streamers at 1‑3/4 a.m., faint at 2‑1/2 a.m.; no aurora seen the previous evening at 8‑1/2 p.m. or earlier.

1882    12   11  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
7 p.m. ..... ?

At 7 p.m. a few pale yellow clouds in the North changing rapidly position, doubtless auroral [WB]

1882    12   15  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Auroral light observed from 8.30 p.m. to midnight

Aurora light of moderate brilliancy observed in the north from 8.30 p.m. to midnight [WB]

1882    12   15  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
Aurora 9 p.m. a diffused light no streamers

1882    12   15  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora from 8 p.m. all night

1882    12   15  DEXTER              MAINE          
Aurora bright ‑ some of the time very bright. Some of the time arch, ‑ cloud in the north ‑ waves ‑ as blotches of lights

1882    12   15  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant Aurora obs. 7 p.m. and continues

A brilliant auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882    12   15  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, first appearance at 8. At 9 low double arch, dark below lower one, slight beams, at 6.30.am 16th, still visible.

1882    12   15  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    12   15  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora from 8.00 to 11.30 pm. Segment of haze surmounted by an arch of greenish white light extending about 20o above the horizon. [WB]

1882    12   15  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora at 10 p.m. lasted all night

Aurora extending from NW. to N.E. ‑ consisting of a well defined arch of about 8o in width with its centre aboutr 20o from the horizon. Began at 10 p.m. and lasted all night. [WB]

1882    12   15  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
auroral arch seen 8‑1/2 P.M. and later; at 10‑1/4 P.M., arch irregular, sky very dark below; at 10‑1/2 P.M., light spreading below arch; some faint streamers.

1882    12   15  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright auroral arch 7 @ 12 oclock

1882    12   15  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis: diffuse light, bright in distinct arch and dark bank.

1882    12   15  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
10 p.m. ... to 11.30 p.m.

At 10 and 11 p.m. an aurora was visible behind dark clouds like the rising moon, in the North, very bright but not extensive. [WB]

1882    12   15  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora ‑ Evening

1882    12   15  AUBURN              NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary

1882    12   15  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Slight aurora on the 15th 9 p.m.

1882    12   15  NEWPORT             RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora B. 9.30 p.m. Ended 11 p.m.

Aurora from 9.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. From 9.55 p.m. to 10.05 p.m. it consisted of a single arch of 10 deg. alt. and 60 deg. azimuth. With this exception there was only a faint whitish light. [WB]

1882    12   15  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An Aurora of a bright yellow color, about 15o high and extending from N.W. to N.E. was observed at 7.40 p.m. and continued after midnight. [WB]

1882    12   15  CHARLOTTE           VERMONT        
Auroral light or white light

1882    12   15  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Bright aurora in the evening.

1882    12   16  EASTPORT            MAINE 
Aurora ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. Height, about 30o, color whitish. [WB]

1882    12   16  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora ‑ morning

1882    12   16  AUBURN              NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary

1882    12   16  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
The Aurora was visible early a.m. until daylight and ended during the day. [WB]

1882    12   16  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora seen again at 3 o'clock in the morning.

1882    12   17  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
17th and 18th 6 p.m. to late in the night

In the evening a very extensive but pale auroral display was visible. From two points in the NW and NE pale yellow streamers shot up, four beyond the zenith, forming an arc with the center about 20o from the zenith in the direction of South. At 8.45 a large streamer passed about 2o North of the moon, across about 2/3 of the sky. [WB]

1882    12   18  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1882    12   18  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Aurora obs. at 11 p.m. and continues

Auroral arch observed at 11 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882    12   19  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1882    12   19  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in a.m. ‑ About 30o in height, colors whitish to straw. [WB]

1882    12   19  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    12   19  PORTLAND            MAINE          
1.00 a.m. to 2.30 a.m.

Aurora from 1.00 a.m. to 2.30 a.m. Diffuse white light. [WB]

1882    12   19  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
evening 
Extensive pale white light in the North, doubtless auroral, a few streamers perceptible [WB]

1882    12   19  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An Aurora of a bright yellow color, about 10o high, extending from W. to N., first seen at 12.10 a.m. and ending 3 a.m. reported by Life Saving patrol. [WB]

1882    12   19  LUNENBURGH          VERMONT        
[listed in monthly summary

1882    12   20  BANGOR              MAINE          
Brilliant Aurora [WB]

1882    12   20  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora with streemers from 7.20 by spells about all night

1882    12   20  DEXTER              MAINE          
Aurora ‑ very bright ‑ and much similar in many features to the one on the 15th

1882    12   20  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant Aurora obs. 8 p.m. and continues

Brilliant auroral arch observed 8 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1882    12   20  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, first observed at 7.20, low arch, beams shooting up. At 9 no arch but beams, moon nearly concealing aurora at 10, very brilliant, beams of green at 1. Not distinct on a/c of moon, at 1.30 brighter with faint beams, at 5.30am a brilliant irregular arch above dark cloud and a few beams.

1882    12   20  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1882    12   20  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora on the 20" first observed at 9.15 p.m. Beams were then streaming up from the North, and having a slow lateral motion from West toward the East The moon being near its full distracted from the brilliancy of this display which would have been the most prominent of any during the month or year.

1882    12   20  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
An aurora began at 7.10 p.m. ended at 9.35 p.m. Previous to the commencement of the aurora the sky was perfectly clear, and a calm ‑ a dark segment extending about 6o above the Horizon was first observed followed by a diffuse light, extending 3 or 4 degrees above the segment. First appeared exactly in the north gradually extended to 25o west of north, followed by the same extension in the east of north. Following the diffuse light, which was of a white color tinged with blue, there appeared flashes of light beginning at the dark segment on the north, and extending to the west and east successively, and attaining an altitude of from 25 to 75 degrees. The color at the segment was from a dark red to a blood red gradually extending to a straw color, at its highest altitude it was of a whitish color. The Beams were grouped together at times and then would separate, only a few being then visible, they gradually extended upwards and of a sudden disappear, after the disappearance of the aurora, a luminous cloud was observed, which covered a portion of the span on the north previously occupied by the aurora, this quickly died away leaving a clear sky.

A peculiar phenomena was observed immediately after the disappearance of the luminous clouds. It consisted of a dark band, extending from the north west to the south east, passing immediately through the zenith. It appeared to be about 2 degrees in width and lasted 25 minutes. It rose immediately from the horizon on the north west and by a quick motion extended itself to the south east. It was very distinct and perfectly stationary, and as suddenly disappeared. It was without color, appearing only as a dark band across the sky. During the aurora at no time did it reach the place occupied by this dark band, and after the disappearance of the dark band no other phenomena appeared. The moon shone brightly the whole night. [WB]

1882    12   20  NEWMARKET           NEW HAMPSHIRE  
There was a very brilliant aurora this evening making a perfect half circle in the centre of which shot beams darting towards the zenith with variegated colors one of the finest i ever saw

1882    12   20  LUNENBURGH          VERMONT        
[listed in monthly summary

1882    12   21  EASTPORT            MAINE
Aurora ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. Height about 35o ‑ color whitish. [WB]

1882    12   21  PORTLAND            MAINE          
1.00 a.m. to daylight

Aurora from 1.00 to daylight. Diffuse white light with brilliant streamers at times shooting to the zenith. [WB]

1882    12   24  SPRINGFIELD         MASSACHUSETTS
Began 10 p.m. E?

At 10 p.m. doubtful aurora. Pale white streamers from NW to NE.

1883     1    5  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral arch obs. at 7 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral arch began at 7 p.m. and continues [WB]

1883     1    6  EASTPORT            MAINE
auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. (straw color). [WB]

1883     1    7  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till after 11. Not very bright. At 12.30 a little brighter, at 2. a.m. about the same.

1883     1    8  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora between 2 and 3 a.m.

1883     1   24  MILTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Au

1883     1   26  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora low down

1883     1   26  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light obs. from 7 to 9 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed from 7 to 9 p.m. [WB]

1883     1   26  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint aurora observed from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

1883     1   26  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
7.10 p.m. till 9.45 p.m.

An aurora began at 7.10 p.m. It consisted of whitish rays of light emanating from a dark segment about 4o altitude. Its most brilliant part was from the north 10o east of north, the rays or streamers rising to an altitude of from 7o to 12o above the dark segment. They would suddenly rise and gradually fall. ended at 9.45 p.m. a very luminous cloud was observed immediately after the disappearance of the aurora. [WB]

1883     1   26  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
From 10. p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

1883     1   31  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora appeared low down at 8 p.m.

1883     2    1  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
Aurora borealis. Hours of observation from 7 to 11.45 PM Diffused light defined by an arch below and a dark segment appearing under the arch. At 11.15 the estimated azimuth or arc described was 60o extending from 150o NNW to 210o NNE. Estimated altitude of center of arch 5o At 11.45 there was no unusual light noticeable.

1883     2    1  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Aurora from 6 p.m. to midnight

1883     2    1  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
Aurora visible from 6 to 9 p.m. a diffused light in the north

1883     2    1  BANGOR              MAINE          
Brilliant Aurora [WB]

1883     2    1  CORNISH             MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     2    1  DEXTER              MAINE          
Aurora ‑ bright ‑ diffuse ‑ some beams

1883     2    1  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues

Brilliant auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     2    1  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, faintly visible at 7.30 nearly obscured by clouds, a little brighter at 9, but clouds below at horizon. From 11 to 2.15am brighter, dark cloud below, and faint beams, probably continued till daylight.

1883     2    1  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     2    1  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora from 8.30 to 11.45 p.m.

1883     2    1  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 7.20 p.m. to 8.15 p.m.
1883     2    1  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
auroral arch as early as 7 p.m., partly broken with short streamers about 10 h 30 m p.m.; arch still continuing at 1 h 45 m a.m. of Feb. 2

1883     2    1  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
1 and 2nd Bright auroral band = 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

1883     2    1  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright Northern Light, resembled moon shining on a still clear lake in the dark night, but lines perfectly distinct rising about as hight as would be the sun in two hours. A number of dark fields of clouds floating like islands upon the imagined Lake in the moon beams. Lasted near two hours, with no other change apparent than that of settling down out of sight. Many bright stars were visible within the illuminated field.

1883     2    1  MILTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Au

1883     2    1  NEW BEDFORD         MASSACHUSETTS  
Northern lights [BH]

1883     2    1  PRINCETON           MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     2    1  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis: bright arch from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. of 2nd streamers at intervals after midnight.

1883     2    1  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS  
8.30 p.m. ‑ 2.30 a.m.

1883     2    1  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora 6‑11 p.m.

1883     2    1  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora altitude about 40o ‑ azimuth 75o, not very brilliant, but unobscured.

1883     2    1  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora ‑ 7 to 10 p.m.

1883     2    1  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora observed on the 1st at 6.30 p.m. disappeared shortly afterwards. It was not very bright

1883     2    1  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 6.40 p.m.
1883     2    1  NEWPORT             RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 7.10 p.m. to midnight

1883     2    1  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
9 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

1883     2    1  CHARLOTTE           VERMONT        
Auroral light, white, defus'd

1883     2    1  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
A brilliant aurora in the evening, though much obscured by clouds.

1883     2    2  CORNISH             MAINE
Aurora near morning

1883     2    2  DEXTER              MAINE          
Aurora ‑ about the same as 1st above

1883     2    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral arch ended in early a.m. Faint auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and continues

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. ‑ height of arch about 30o: it extended from NW. to NE. colors whitish with a crimson tinge. ...  Faint auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     2    2  GARDINER            MAINE          
Slight aurora resembling a light cloud at Northern horizon, obscurity to within 20o of horizon, by 8.30 totally obscured.

1883     2    2  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     2    2  MILTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Au

1883     2    2  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora observed on the 2d during the eveing, not very bright

1883     2    3  EASTPORT            MAINE
auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. height of arch about 20o; it extended from NW. to NE., colors whitish and straw. [WB]

1883     2    4  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883     2    4  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light observed at 11 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral light observed at 11 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     2    4  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till towards midnight, then dark cloud below, at 12.30am much brighter, heavy bank of clouds below.

1883     2    5  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883     2    5  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora was seen at midnight to near day

1883     2    5  EASTPORT            MAINE
auroral light ended in early a.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. ‑ color whitish. [WB]

1883     2    9  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, first appearance at midnight, not very bright, at 12.30 brighter, at 1.45 aur entirely disappeared, none at 5. a.m.

1883     2   12  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1883     2   13  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora visible thro' night [WB]

1883     2   22  EASTPORT            MAINE           
Aurora obs. bet. 6.50 and 7.25 p.m.

Auroral light observed between 6.50 and 7.25 p.m. ‑ straw color. [WB]

1883     2   24  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora from dark as shone through the clouds

1883     2   24  DEXTER              MAINE          
Aurora ‑ faint ‑ two arches ‑ diffuse ‑ no beams observed

1883     2   24  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant auroral arch obs. at 7.40 p.m. and continues

Brilliant auroral arch observed at 7.40 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     2   24  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora at 7, above dark cloud, at 8.30 had disappeared.
1883     2   24  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     2   25  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora from 8.30 p.m. to 9.45 p.m.

1883     2   25  EASTPORT            MAINE
aurora ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m.; height of arch about 40o, and extended from NE. to NW. 4 beams of whitish light were observed. Color of aurora, whitish, with tinges of emerald green and purple. [WB]

1883     2   26  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
Auroras Class 2 26th Aurora first noticed at 9.50 Azimuth 30o N. to NNW. 1/2 segment or arc. Altitude at N. 5o Brightness 2. 27th Light places lasting one hour

1883     2   26  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora from about 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

Dim auroral light in northern sky from 8.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. [WB]

1883     2   26  BANGOR              MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary] [WB] 

1883     2   26  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1883     2   26  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright auroral band 9 @ 11 p.m.

1883     2   26  RANDOLPH            VERMONT        
[listed in monthly summary] 

1883     2   27  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
[see entry for 2/26]

1883     2   27  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Aurora from 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Perfect arch of slate colored light with second fragmentary arch above and ragged bank of cloud at base. Upper arch soon replaced by numerous streamers of extreme tenuity. These shot up for half an hour when they merged into a dull slaty glow which remained in the northern sky until 8 p.m. [WB]
1883     2   27  BANGOR              MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary] [WB]

1883     2   27  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora from [one word illegible ‑ day?] from 7 to 7.15 streemers

1883     2   27  DEXTER              MAINE          
Aurora ‑ faint ‑ partly bright ‑ diffused with a few blotches of lights

1883     2   27  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues

Brilliant auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     2   27  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora with beams at 7. At 9 a low flat arch, dark below and no beams. At 10.30 nearly obscured, at 11 entirely obscured.

1883     2   27  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     2   27  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Faint aurora from 8 to 8.30 p.m.

1883     2   27  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
broad arch visible at 8 h p.m. and later

1883     2   27  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     2   27  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright aurora @ 7 p.m.

1883     2   27  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint aurora observed from 7.30 to 10. p.m.

1883     2   27  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora, diffuse, bright light. evening.

1883     2   27  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS   
6.30 p.m. ‑ 9.30 p.m.

1883     2   27  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora ‑ 7 to 9 p.m.

1883     2   27  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora observed on the 27". first observed at 6.35 p.m. disappearance by 9 p.m. a few streamers shooting up of a bright orange color.

1883     2   27  NEWPORT             RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 7.15 p.m. to 8 p.m.

1883     2   27  LUNENBURGH          VERMONT        
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     2   27  RANDOLPH            VERMONT        
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     2   27  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
A bright aurora, somewhat brilliant late in the evening.

1883     2   28  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
Aurora. Diffused light mostly obscured at hours of observation 9 to ten o'clock.

1883     2   28  CORNISH             MAINE          
Faint Aurora low down from dark to in the night

1883     2   28  DEXTER              MAINE          
Aurora ‑ faint at first, then bright ‑ diffuse with some streamers and broad beams

1883     2   28  EASTPORT            MAINE
auroral arch ended at 2.30 a.m.

Auroral arch ended at 2.30 a.m. ‑ about 35o in height, color whitish. [WB]

1883     2   28  GARDINER            MAINE          
Slight aurora, not visible till 8, at 8.30 dark clouds below, at 10 nearly obscured by clouds, dark on the horizon. Then a bright line say 45o in length, then dark and above this another bright line parallel to the first. At 2.am obscured.

1883     2   28  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     2   28  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
diffused auroral light as early as 10 h p.m.

1883     2   28  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora ‑ not very brilliant.

1883     2   28  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE   
Aurora ‑ 8 to 9 p.m. some streamers [original: Aurora, to, p.m. denoted by Do and "]
1883     2   28  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

1883     3    1  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
11 h p.m., auroral light among clouds.

1883     3    1  NEW FOUND LAKE      NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3    2  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora low down about all night

1883     3    2  GARDINER            MAINE          
Brilliant aurora at 8 above dark cloud with beams ‑ at 11 nearly obscured by clouds. At 12 vry bright with dark cloud above and below. At 2.am more cloudy not quite so bright, faint beams.

1883     3    2  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
11 h 45 m p.m., auroral light among clouds [original: denoted by "]

1883     3    2  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora ‑ 11.00 p.m. altitude low ‑ no widely extended ‑ mostly concealed by clouds

1883     3    2  NEW FOUND LAKE      NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3    2  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

1883     3    2  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
A slight aurora in the evening.

1883     3    3  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
Aurora ‑ diffused light ‑ dark beneath ‑ not seen after abt 8 P.M. Partly obscured by stratus clouds.

1883     3    3  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light observed bet. 7.30 and 8.30 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed between 7.30 and 8.30 p.m. ‑ straw color. [WB]

1883     3    3  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 7.30 p. ‑ alt. about 25o ‑ azimuth small mostly concealed by clouds

1883     3    3  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3    4  EASTPORT            MAINE           
Faint auroral light observed at 11 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral light observed at 11 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     3    4  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora. No appearance till 12, then above dark cloud, not very bright, at 1.am brighter, at 1.30am, low arch with beams, above dark cloud, very bright.

1883     3    4  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
11 h 15 m p.m., some appearance of aurora

1883     3    5  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral light ended in early a.m. ‑ straw color. [WB]

1883     3    7  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora from 11 p.m. to past midnight

1883     3    7  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora thro' night [WB]

1883     3    7  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora all night

1883     3    7  DEXTER              MAINE          
Light aurora

1883     3    7  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant auroral arch observed at 7.40 p.m. and continues

Brilliant auroral arch observed at 7.40 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     3    7  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora from 8.30 to 11.45 p.m.

1883     3    7  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora suspected during the evening, forming a very obvious arch at 11h 15m P.M., with dark sky below.

1883     3    7  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS  
8.15 p.m. ‑ 3 a.m.

1883     3    7  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3    7  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 11.30 p.m.

1883     3    7  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
10 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

1883     3    8  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora ended 2 a.m.
aurora from 10 p.m. to midnight

1883     3    8  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883     3    8  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora until daylight

1883     3    8  DEXTER              MAINE          
Light aurora [original: denoted by "]

1883     3    8  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral arch ended in early a.m.
Brilliant auroral orch observed at 7 p.m. and continues

Auroral arch ended in early a.m., about 30o in height, color, whitish. ... Brilliant auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     3    8  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora beginning at 7.20.

1883     3    8  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3    8  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora from 9.20 to 11.45 p.m.

1883     3    8  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
auroral arch with dark sky below seen under clouds at 11h P.M., afterwards breaking into streamers, and lasting after midnight as a faint arch.

1883     3    8  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora: pale diffuse light, with faint streamers: evening

1883     3    8  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 5 a.m. and 7‑10 p.m.

1883     3    8  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1883     3    8  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND
Aurora ended 4.15 a.m. Aurora at night.

1883     3    8  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
8 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

1883     3    9  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora until daylight

1883     3    9  EASTPORT            MAINE
auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. ‑ about 25o in height, color, whitish. [WB]

1883     3    9  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3    9  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883     3    9  NEW FOUND LAKE      NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3   13  BANGOR              MAINE          
Faint Aurora [WB]

1883     3   14  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 1 to 4 a.m. faint but distinct

1883     3   26  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora very bright with beams at 8, at 8.30 nearly obscured by clouds, at 9.45 entirely obscured by clouds and the moon.

1883     3   26  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora 8 @ 9

1883     3   26  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora observed from 7.15 to 9.30 p.m.

1883     3   26  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora, dark bank and arch: partly obscured by broken stratus

1883     3   27  NEW FOUND LAKE      NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3   28  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3   28  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora at 8, not very bright, disappeared by 10.

1883     3   28  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
at 10 h 45 m p.m., light in the north, apparently auroral

1883     3   28  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Brilliant aurora 8 @ 9 p.m.

1883     3   28  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora observed from 8.45 to 11.40 p.m.

1883     3   28  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS  
9 p.m. ‑ 10.45 p.m.

1883     3   28  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora ‑ mostly concealed ‑ only lowest part visible ‑ very brilliant observed at 9.00 p.m. and again at 11.00 p.m.

1883     3   28  NEWPORT             RHODE ISLAND   
Faint aurora from 11 p.m. to midnight 
1883     3   28  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
10 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

1883     3   28  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora in the evening near the horizon

1883     3   29  CORNISH             MAINE          
faint Aurora

1883     3   29  GARDINER            MAINE          
 .... Slight aurora at 8, soon disappeared.

1883     3   29  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3   29  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
light among clouds in the north, apparently auroral, with some appearance of arch and dark space below at 10h 15m P.M.

1883     3   29  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 9.00 p.m. ‑ not very brilliant.

1883     3   29  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     3   30  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
10 p.m. to midnight

1883     3   30  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora in the evening.

1883     4    1  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1883     4    1  BRISTOL             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     4    3  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
9 p.m. diffused light in North

1883     4    3  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora from 10.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.

1883     4    3  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883     4    3  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues

a brilliant Auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     4    3  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till 12. At 1.am very bright, with faint beams above dark cloud: at 3.40am very bright above dark cloud, and extending from the N.W. to N.E., faint beams.

1883     4    3  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 10.45 p.m. to 4.15 a.m.

1883     4    3  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Irregular aurora all the evening, still continuing at midnight; lofty streamers among clouds about 8‑1/4 p.m.

1883     4    3  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1883     4    3  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright aurora 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. 4th

1883     4    3  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis. diffuse, evening

1883     4    3  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS  
9 p.m. ‑ 2.15 a.m.

1883     4    3  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
A beautiful aurora observed at 8.00 p.m. ‑ distinct and brilliant streamers extended to within 20o of the zenith ‑ the width of the display was about 90o. But few small clouds were in the north at the time.

1883     4    3  BRISTOL             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     4    3  GRAFTON             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     4    3  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
10.30 p.m. till midnight

1883     4    3  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 9.25 p.m. to 2.00 a.m. 4th

1883     4    3  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
7.30 p.m. to 11.40 p.m.

1883     4    3  CHARLOTTE           VERMONT        
Auroral light, pale white light

1883     4    3  STRAFFORD           VERMONT        
Aurora 8 P.M. bright: dark cloud below arch

1883     4    3  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
A slight aurora in the evening.

1883     4    4  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora observed through break in clouds at 9.00 p.m.

1883     4    4  BANGOR              MAINE           
Brilliant aurora bow spanned the sky from E. to W. during night [WB]

1883     4    4  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. height of arch about 40o. it extended from NNW to NE. Several streamers appeared between the N and NE. Colors, whitish with a crimson tinge. [WB]

1883     4    4  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, at 7.30 bright light S. of East extending from horizon towards N.W. No light at the North. At 8.30 this light, being about 45o in length, same as at first, arose to North of zenith and beyond, and at same time faint aurora at the North with beams. At 9.30 same, but the beams at North brighter. At 10 all had disappeared.
1883     4    4  ORONO               MAINE          
Auroral beams from East and West points, extending nearly to the zenith between 8 and 9‑1/2 p.m.

1883     4    4  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Auroral light at 9 P.M., about the altitude of [symbol for gamma] (Gamma) Cassiopeiae and [symbol for gamma] (Gamma) Draconis; the light was in irregular patches sometimes forming an arch; thin dark clouds often just below; little auroral light near horizon; it was brightest near [symbol for gamma] (Gamma) Draconis, but appeared as far in the west as the Pleiades; it had mostly disappeared before 10 P.M.

1883     4    4  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883     4    4  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Auroral clouds, white, tinged with rose in west north and east from 7. p.m. to 9. p.m.

1883     4    4  BRISTOL             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     4    4  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
7.30 p.m. to 10.50 p.m.

1883     4    4  CHARLOTTE           VERMONT        
Auroral arch flashing and disapearing reapearing from ESE to NW, acrost zeneth lasting onely a few moments, coming up in flashes from the E.

1883     4    4  STRAFFORD           VERMONT
Aurora 8 P.M. bright: dark cloud below arch

1883     4    4  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Patches of auroral light at 9 o'clock p.m.

1883     4    6  BANGOR              MAINE           
Aurora [WB]

1883     4    6  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1883     4    6  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
830 p.m. to 930 p.m.

1883     4   10  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883     4   15  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1883     4   18  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and continues

Auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     4   19  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. height of arch about 20o, it extended from N.NW to N.NE. 5 beams of light were observed shooting up towards the zenith. Color of aurora, whitish. [WB]

1883     4   24  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1883     4   24  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

1883     4   25  DEXTER              MAINE          
very faint aurora

1883     4   25  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora a little before 9. No beams. By 11 had disappeared, bright moonshine.

1883     4   25  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
slight aurora visible in moonlight at 11 p.m.; some streamers seen before moon rise.

1883     4   25  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora ‑ not very bright at 9 @ 11 p.m.

1883     4   25  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883     4   25  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
A slight aurora.

1883     4   27  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
An auroral arch at 9 o'clock p.m. with a dark shade below.

1883     4   28  DEXTER              MAINE          
very faint aurora [original: denoted by "]

1883     5    1  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light obs. at 11.30 p.m. and con.
Faint auroral light observed at 11.30 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     5    1  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS
*
[see entry for 5/6]

1883     5    1  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
10.15 p.m. to midnight

Aurora from 10.15 p.m. to midnight, in the northwestern sky, extending in azimuth about 40o, and altitude about 20o; consisted of a slightly dark segment surmounted by a diffuse light from which auroral extended remaining nearly stationary during display. [WB]

1883     5    2  EASTPORT            MAINE
auroral light ended in early a.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. ‑ (straw color.) [WB]

1883     5    4  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light at 11 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral light observed at 11 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     5    5  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral light ended in early a.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. (straw color.) [WB]

1883     5    6  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
Aurora looked for every clear evening; none certainly seen, but suspected as follows:

   May 6. 11‑1/2 p.m. Faint light in northern horizon, perhaps auroral.

   May 13. Low auroral arch suspected about midnight. 

   (Aurora also very slightly suspected May 1, 10‑3/4 p.m.)

1883     5   13  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light observed 9.40 p.m. and con.

Faint auroral light observed at 9.40 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     5   13  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, no appearance till after 11, then above dark cloud, same at 1.am with faint beams.

1883     5   13  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
[see entry for 5/6]

1883     5   14  EASTPORT            MAINE
Auroral light ended in early a.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. (straw color). [WB]

1883     5   24  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora in the evening though partly obscured by clouds

1883     5   27  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Dim aurora in north from 8.00 p.m. to about 11 p.m.

1883     5   29  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT
*
An unusual column of light appeared in the west. Was first seen abt 8.50 p.m., at 9 p.m. it had disappeared. I tried to make myself believe it was what is called the Zodiacal Light. But from the definitions given in the works at hand, I was not fully satisfied. It was a distinct column of light abt 2 or 3o wide Extending from the horizon and not unlike what sometimes appears in an aurora, but there were no flashes and no other indications of an aurora noticeable.

1883     6    1  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light observed at 11.40 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral light observed at 11.40 p.m. and con. [WB]

1883     6    1  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till towards 9. At 1.am, bright with straight dark cloud below, at 2.am still bright but irregular, with faint beams, at 3.am nearly invisible.

1883     6    1  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Low auroral arch pretty certainly visible about 11 p.m.

1883     6    1  PRINCETON           MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1883     6    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light ended in early a.m.
auroral light observed 11 p.m. and continues

Auroral light ended in early a.m. (straw color). ... Faint auroral light observed at 11 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     6    2  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint low auroral arch at 9‑1/2 p.m.; aurora also suspected at 10‑1/2 p.m.; some appearance of streamers.

1883     6    3  EASTPORT            MAINE
auroral light ended in early a.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. (color whitish). [WB]

1883     6    3  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
11 p.m. to 12 m

1883     6    6  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
1010 p.m. to 1120 p.m.

1883     6    8  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral arch obs. 11 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral arch observed at 11 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     6    8  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till after 10, at 11 quite bright above dark cloud, at 1 quite faint.

1883     6    9  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. ‑‑ height of arch about 25o, (color whitish). [WB]

1883     6   29  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary

1883     6   30  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
9 p.m. Bright aurora soon disappearing

1883     6   30  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral arch obs. at 11 p.m. and con.

Faint auroral light observed at 11 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     6   30  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora, not visible till 11 at 11.30 dark cloud below, indistinct beams, at 1.30am about the same, but dark cloud more extended, still bright at 2.am.

1883     6   30  PORTLAND            MAINE
Aurora from 9.20 to 11.30 pm segment of dark haze surmounted by an arch of green with rose colored streamers.

1883     6   30  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Auroral light visible among clouds at 11‑1/2 p.m.

1883     6   30  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
9 @ 11 p.m. Bright aurora

1883     6   30  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light in the N. late in the evening.

1883     6   30  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora observed at 8.30 p.m. continued till after midnight

1883     6   30  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
9.30 p.m. till 1 a.m. July 1"

1883     6   30  LUNENBURGH          VERMONT        
Aurora Borealis

1883     6   30  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora, a faint auroral light in the evening.

1883     7    1  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral arch ended in early a.m.
Faint auroral light observed at 10.25 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral light ended at 2.20 a.m. ‑ color, whitish. Faint auroral light observed at 10.25 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     7    1  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till after midnight, at 1. a.m. quite bright but much obscured by clouds, same at 2. a.m.

1883     7    1  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Light apparently auroral visible at 11 p.m. among clouds in the north.

1883     7    1  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883     7    1  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
9.30 p.m. to 1.30 a.m. 2d

Aurora in the north from 9.30 p.m. till 1.30 a.m. 2d about 20o altitude and 60o in azimuth, a dark segment surmounted by a yellowish light, no beams or streamers. [WB]
1883     7    1  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora Merry dancers 9.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

A small aurora of a pale yellow color and accompanied by the Merry Dancers was observed from 9.30 to 10.30 p.m. extending from 170 to 190 degrees azimuth, at an altitude of 40 degs. [WB]

1883     7    1  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Aurora ended about 1 a.m.  [WB]

1883     7    1  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora in the evening, partly obscured by clouds.

1883     7    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral light ended in early a.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. [WB]

1883     7    8  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral arch observed 11 p.m. and con.

Faint auroral arch observed at 11 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     7    8  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora. First indications at 9. At 10.30 very bright beams, above dark cloud at 12, not quite so bright, at 1.45 had disappeared. River fog.

1883     7    8  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
10.15 p.m. 8th to 12.35 a.m. 9th 
Aurora from 10.15 p.m. till 12.35 a.m. 9th, extending in azimuth about 45o and in altitude about 15o. it was not very brilliant display. [WB]

1883     7    9  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral arch ended at 2 a.m.
Brilliant auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and con.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. ‑ height, about 25o and of a straw color. ... Brilliant auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     7    9  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Faint Aurora from 10 to 11 p.m.

Faint aurora observed from 10.00 to 11.00 p.m. White light extended about 20o above the horizon with faintly defined streamers. [WB]
1883     7    9  AMHERST             MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     7    9  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Some appearance of auroral streamers at 11 p.m. among clouds in the north.

1883     7    9  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
10.20 p.m. 9th to 12.10 a.m. 10th

Aurora began at 10.20 p.m. ended 12.10 a.m. 10th. streamers quite brilliant at 11 p.m. and extended in altitude about 25o and in azimuth about 50o. [WB]

1883     7    9  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 9.30 to 10.30 p.m.

An aurora extending from 170 to 230 degrees azimuth was observed from 9.30 to 10.30 p.m. of a brilliant yellow color accompanied by the merry dancers; long, slender, waving beams of light extended to an altitude of 75 degrees. [WB]

1883     7    9  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
A faint Aurora began at 8.40 p.m. and ended at 11 p.m. It was of a pale straw color, with faint streamers few degrees in height. The Aurora extended from N.N.W. to N.E. and was very faint.  [WB]

1883     7    9  CHARLOTTE           VERMONT        
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     7    9  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora in the evening, low in the north.

1883     7   10  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral arch ended at 2 a.m. Faint auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and con.

Auroral arch ended at 2 a.m. ‑ height about 30o and of a whitish color. ... Faint auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     7   10  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint auroral arch at 10‑3/4 p.m.

1883     7   10  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora again in the evening.

1883     7   11  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. ‑ height about 20o and of a straw color. [WB]

1883     7   11  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Faint Aurora  obs'd at 11 p.m. [Remarks]
11 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. [Summary]

Faint auroral light observed at 11.00 p.m. [WB]

1883     7   11  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint indefinite auroral arch at 11 p.m., with occasional streamers.

1883     7   24  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
Auroral light suspected about 9 p.m., over clouds in the north.

1883     7   24  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
A faint Aurora began at 8.20 p.m. and continued until after midnight. It was of a pale straw color, and extended from W.N.W. to N.E. It was about 20o high.  [WB]

1883     7   25  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Aurora ended early a.m.  [WB]

1883     7   28  CHARLOTTE           VERMONT             
[28th and 29th from a later sheet with the same notation]

1883     7   29  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
Aurora from 8.00 to 10.30 p.m. Streamers at 10.30 p.m. [WB]

1883     7   29  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
Aurora from 8.45 to 11.20 p.m.

An aurora of a rose pink color without any defined arch was observed from 8.45 to 11.20 p.m. [WB]

1883     7   29  AMHERST             MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     7   29  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS   
Aurora began at 9.30 p.m. and continued all night.

A very bright aurora was observed tonight. At about 9:30 p.m. auroral lights were first observed in the northern heavens. They gradually became brighter until 10 oclock when the whole northern portions of the heavens from east to west and extending nearly to the zenith was covered with patches of bright light and waves of light constantly moving across them. This light was in constant commotion and there seemed to be patches of clouds moving towards the west but there were no clouds visible in any other portion of the sky. The most remarkable feature of this phenomenon was a  bright band of yellowish light which seemed to be separated from the other part of the aurora. It was about 4o in width and extended from the western horizon to the zenith. This lasted from about 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. it remained nearly stationary and was very bright. At about midnight the aurora changed into the "Arch" form with the dark segment underneath. It continued all night but became fainter and quieter towards morning. [WB]

1883     7   29  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Fine aurora this evening, said to have shown red light about 9 p.m. At 10 h 20 m p.m. a rather narrow streamer extended from the horizon to the zenith. From 10‑1/2 to 11‑1/2 p.m., large, somewhat detached, masses of light, often reaching the zenith, flashing extensively; subsiding at 11 h 35 m p.m. into an arch extending about one fourth of the distance from the horizon to Polaris, with an appearance of lightning low in the north and northeast.

1883     7   29  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora reported at night but not seen by me also on the 30th.

1883     7   29  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora very brilliant

1883     7   29  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Brilliant aurora from 8 p.m. to Sunrise 30th

1883     7   29  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883     7   29  PRINCETON           MASSACHUSETTS  
At 10 p.m. Bright Aurora

1883     7   29  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora observed at 8.45 p.m. just visible at midnight

Aurora observed at 8.45 p.m. just visible at midnight [WB]

1883     7   29  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis: diffuse light all night of variable intensity

1883     7   29  TAUNTON             MASSACHUSETTS  
[see entry for 7/30]

1883     7   29  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS
Auroral display consisting of, when first observed at 8 p.m., a brilliant broad arch resting on a dark base, altitude 15o, azimuth 150o ‑ 210o, lower edge very well defined upper edge somewhat blended with the light of the sky. About 9 p.m. the "Merry Dancers" appeared covering fully one half of the sky and nearly reaching the zenith disappearing in about an hour, the arch much faded and broken remaining until 2 a.m. when it gradually vanished. Flashes of sheet lightning were observed in the dark base of the arch during the earlier part of the display much adding to its brilliancy. The telegraph wire was much disturbed. [WB]

1883     7   29  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 9.30 p.m. to midnt

A brilliant aurora extending from 140 to 230 degrees azimuth was observed from 9.30 p.m. until 12 midnight. The aurora was first seen in the northwest, consisting of beams of light which reached an altitude of 40 degrees, gradually moving eastward with increasing brilliancy. The color was pale yellow and at 10.45 p.m. the Merry dancers appeared, continuing until midnight. [WB]

1883     7   29  NARRAGANSETT PIER   RHODE ISLAND
Faint Aurora observed from 8.50 p.m. till 11.40 p.m. [WB]

1883     7   29  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An Aurora of a bright yellow color was observed at 9.05 p.m. It was about 10o high and extended over 30o of the northern horizon. At 10 p.m. the Aurora extended from N.W. to N.E. and consisted of a low arch of a greenish yellow about 10o in width, the base about 7o above the horizon, resting on a dark cloud or dense haze. Crimson beams a few degrees high were seen between N and N.E. This arch continued until after midnight.  [WB]

1883     7   29  CHARLOTTE           VERMONT             
[see entry for 7/28]

1883     7   30  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     7   30  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
Aurora observed at 11.00 p.m. No marked features. [WB]

1883     7   30  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
Aurora from 9.20 to 11.15 p.m.
A faint auroral light was seen from 9.20 to 11.45 p.m. [WB]

1883     7   30  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     7   30  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883     7   30  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora all night

1883     7   30  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and con.

Auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     7   30  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, first observed at 9, a double flat arch, at 1. a.m. still bright but nearly obscured by clouds.

1883     7   30  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     7   30  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora from 8.30 to 11 p.m.

Faint Aurora from 8.30 to 11.00 p.m. [WB]

1883     7   30  AMHERST             MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     7   30  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora all the evening; lofty streamers at 9 p.m.; at 11‑1/2 p.m. only light above clouds.

1883     7   30  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora reported [original: denoted by "]

1883     7   30  DUDLEY              MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora very brilliant Beams appeared at 9.30 ‑ disappeared at 10.

1883     7   30  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883     7   30  NEW BEDFORD         MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     7   30  PRINCETON           MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora

1883     7   30  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora observed at 9.30 p.m. visible till 11 p.m. [original: observed at, p.m. denoted by "]

Aurora observed at 9.30 p.m. visible till 11 p.m. [WB]

1883     7   30  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis: diffuse light and beams: appearance at twilight: intermittent all night.

1883     7   30  TAUNTON             MASSACHUSETTS  
An aurora was reported as having taken place last night, but it was not observed. Tonight faint luminosity based on delicate crimson in North.

1883     7   30  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 7‑10 p.m.

1883     7   30  BRISTOL             NEW HAMPSHIRE  
The Auror of the 30th was one of splendor shooting up from the north in streamers of a very light or greyish hue while the [one word illegible] arc that extended from west to east was of as many colors as the rainbow time of corona from 8.45 to 9.5 making 20 minutes when it disapeared and faded from both ends and was last seen directly overhead

1883     7   30  NEWMARKET           NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Very brilliant aurora this evening at 9.00 lasting 30 minutes.

1883     7   30  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND             
Aurora 8.40 p.m. to 2.30 a.m. 31st

At 8.40 p.m. a luminous beam of auroral light shot up from the northern horizon followed in quick succession by others of a brilliant white color increasing in splendor with the darkness until 9.30 p.m. when the horizon from northwest to northeast was covered with narrow beams which reached to the altitude of the north star. At 10.35 p.m. these beams were merged into a brilliant white arch with its lower edge pink, 10 degrees above the horizon. Stars observed through the aurora were of a pinkish hue. The display was also accompanied by numerous shooting stars of unusual brilliancy. [WB]

1883     7   30  NARRAGANSETT PIER   RHODE ISLAND
Aurora observed from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Partly obscured by clouds. [WB]
1883     7   30  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
The Aurora was visible during early a.m. until hidden by daylight. ... At 8.50 p.m. Auroral beams of a pale straw color were observed shooting up about 40o. At 9.10 p.m. a low arch formed, and was visible until after midnight. At first it was of a pale yellow color, but it increased in brightness during the night. The arch was 10o in width, 8o above the horizon, resting on a dark cloud or dense haze, and extended from N.W. to N.E. At 9.30 p.m. parallel beams not connected with the arch below, formed between N. and N.W. and rapidly moving toward the W., disappeared, one at a time, at the same point. These beams were 10o in length, 35o above the horizon, and were visible 20 minutes. At 9.50 p.m. bright yellow beams, tinged with crimson, shot up from the arch about 15o. These beams had a slow motion toward the E. Beams observed after 10 p.m. apparently had no lateral motion. No beams were noticed after midnight.  [WB]

1883     7   30  RANDOLPH            VERMONT        
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     7   30  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT         
An auroral arch extended nearly across the heavens passing near the zenith at 9 o'clock in the evening, and then there was a dim auroral light rising about thirty degrees or more in the north.

1883     7   31  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch ended in early a.m.
Auroral arch observed at 8.50 p.m. and con.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. ‑ height about 35o and of a whitish color. ... Auroral arch observed at 8.50 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     7   31  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
Light, perhaps auroral, at 10 p.m., between clouds in the north.

1883     7   31  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
aurora 8 @ 11 p.m.

1883     7   31  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883     7   31  NEW BEDFORD         MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     7   31  PRINCETON           MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora
1883     7   31  TAUNTON             MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora, like diffuse lightning at a distance, covered by a heavy cumulo‑stratus in North. The waves were irregular reaching about 70 o, were it not for the crimson hue of the cloud, I'd think a severe storm near Boston.

1883     7   31  NARRAGANSETT PIER   RHODE ISLAND
Faint Aurora observed from 8.20 to 9.30 p.m. partly obscured by clouds. [WB]

1883     7   31  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
The Aurora was visible during early a.m. until hidden by daylight. ... A faint Aurora was observed at 9.15 p.m. which became obscured by clouds at 10.30 p.m. The Aurora ended before midnight.  [WB]

1883     7   31  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Auroral light in the evening but mostly obscured by clouds.

1883     8    1  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883     8    1  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Aurora ended in early a.m.
Auroral light observed at 9 p.m. and con.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. ‑ height about 30o. Occasionally waves of light would shoot toward the zenith and recede toward the horizon, sometimes from east to west and sometimes from west to east; color, whitish.  ... Auroral light observed at 9 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     8    1  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora, not visible before 10, at 10.30 bright beams, dark clouds below, and clouds above, at 12.30 not visible.

1883     8    1  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
10.15 p.m. ended, obscured by clouds 11.40 pm.

Aurora from 10.15 p.m. till obscured by clouds at 11.40 p.m. several distinct auroral beams about 45o altitude. The aurora extended in azimuth about 50 degrees. [WB]

1883     8    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light ended in early a.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. ‑ color, whitish. [WB]

1883     8    3  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
A transient but tolerably distinct appearance of patches of auroral light near the northern horizon at 9 h 50 m p.m.; at 11 p.m. only very faint diffused light.

1883     8    4  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883     8    5  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light observed 11 p.m. and con.

Faint auroral light observed at 11 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     8    5  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora, very slight at 10, brighter at 11 and 12, but partially obscured by dark clouds, at 3.30 a.m., very bright but nearly concealed by a large dark cloud.

1883     8    5  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint auroral light visible near northern horizon at 11 h 15 m p.m.

1883     8    5  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
A faint Aurora was observed at 9.35 p.m. which continued until after midnight. It extended from the horizon to a height of 20o and from N.N.W. to N.N.E. The Aurora was of a pale straw color and was so faint, that it was hardly perceptible.  [WB]

1883     8    6  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light ended 3.30 a.m.
Faint auroral light observed 8.30 p.m. and con.

Faint auroral light ended in early a.m. ‑ color, whitish. ... Faint auroral light observed at 8.30 p.m. and continues. [WB] 

1883     8    6  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Aurora ended early a.m.  [WB]

1883     8    7  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883     8    7  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral light ended in early a.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. ‑ color, whitish. [WB]

1883     8    7  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora at 9, with brilliant beams, but nearly concealed by a large dark cloud at midnight, clouds nearly dispersed, but aurora had disappeared.

1883     8    7  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Faint Aurora from 8.30 to 10.30 p.m.

A faint aurora observed from 8.30 to 10.30 p.m. [WB]

1883     8    7  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Diffuse aurora 8 p.m.

1883     8    7  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora in the evening.

1883     8    8  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883     8    9  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883     8   22  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora arch all the eve

1883     8   22  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Diffuse aurora 8:30 p.m.

1883     8   23  BANGOR              MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary] [WB]

1883     8   26  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883     9    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch observed at 10 p.m. and con.

Brilliant auroral arch observed at 10 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     9    2  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, at 9 a mass of clouds at the horizon at the North, and faint light above, at 10 same clouds, but beams shooting behind and above, at 11 same as 9, that is barely visible. At 11.30 had disappeared.

1883     9    3  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. It extended from N.NW. to N.NE., about 30o in height and of a whitish color. [WB]
1883     9    4  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Slight appearance of aurora at 2 a.m. and later.

1883     9    5  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
Aurora 7.45 to 8.00 p.m.

1883     9    5  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
arora from 11.00 p.m. to past midnight

An aurora of moderate brilliancy and steel grey color was observed from 11.00 p.m. to past midnight. The arch was 15o in elevation at the highest point. No streamers appeared. [WB]

1883     9    5  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora low down

1883     9    5  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch observed at 8 p.m. and con.

Faint auroral arch observed at 8 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883     9    5  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora first observed at 9.

1883     9    5  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883     9    5  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora observed from 10.30 to 11.50 p.m.

Aurora from 10.30 to 11.50 p.m. [WB]

1883     9    5  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Evening clear, with moderate aurora; arch rather ill defined; streamers said to be seen at times; faint auroral bands suspected in the south and southeast.

1883     9    5  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
7 @ 11 aurora

1883     9    5  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora observed 10 p.m. lasting till 1.30 a.m. of the 6th

1883     9    5  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Diffuse aurora about 9 p.m.

1883     9    5  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND An Aurora of a pale yellow was observed at 7.30 p.m. It was about 15o high, and extended from N.W. to N.E. Faint streamers were observed between 7.50 and 8.20 p.m. The Aurora continued until after midnight.  [WB]

1883     9    5  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora in the evening.

1883     9    6  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
aurora ended 4.00 a.m.

The aurora disappeared at 4 a.m. [WB]

1883     9    6  VOLUNTOWN           CONNECTICUT    
very faint Aurora

1883     9    6  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. ‑ about 20o in height and of a straw color. [WB]

1883     9    6  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND             
Aurora 12.10 a.m. to 1.35 a.m.

A brilliant white arch of auroral light, five degrees above the horizon and extending from northwest to northeast was observed at 12.10 a.m. gradually fading away at 1.35 a.m. [WB]

1883     9    6  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Aurora ended early a.m.  [WB]

1883     9    9  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
8 @ 11 aurora faint [original: aurora denoted by "]

1883     9   12  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
10.15 p.m. to 11.15 p.m.

Aurora began 10.15 p.m. It consisted of several distinct auroral streamers about 25o in altitude ‑ and in azimuth about 30o. it was partially hidden by clouds. [WB]

1883     9   15  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883     9   16  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
12.10 a.m. ended early a.m.

Aurora began 12.10 a.m. ended early a.m. It consisted of a diffuse light in the north east 20o in altitude and in azimuth about 10o ‑ in color it was of a bright yellowish tint ‑ surmounted by an auroral band [WB]

1883     9   17  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
Faint aurora from 1 to 2.30 a.m. 

1883     9   25  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora shone through the clouds

1883     9   25  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint Auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and ended at 11.30 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed at 9 p.m. and ended at 11.30 p.m. and of a whitish color. [WB]

1883     9   25  GARDINER            MAINE          
Brilliant aurora, scarcely visible at 9, very bright at 9.30, a dark mass of clouds above, aurora very bright from horizon to clouds say 20o and 45o in length. At 10 clouds still remaining above, but brilliant beams. At 12.30 very bright but no beams and clear above, at 1.30am still bright but no beams and dark cloud below.

1883     9   25  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora all the evening over clouds in the north; variable arch, pretty steady, with occasional streamers.

1883     9   25  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
9 @ 11 aurora

1883     9   25  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
A faint Aurora began at 9.10 p.m. and continued until after midnight. It was about 8o high, and extended from N.W. to N.E.  [WB]

1883     9   26  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora extending from NW to NE, 12.20 a.m. to 1.40 a.m.

An Aurora was observed from 12.20 to 1.40 a.m. consisting of a white band of light which first appeared in the northwest moving slowly eastward until the northern sky was covered to an altitude of 20o. [WB]

1883     9   26  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Aurora ended early a.m. [WB]

1883    10    4  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883    10    4  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora observed first at 8.30, very bright beams shooting up.

1883    10    4  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883    10    5  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Dim aurora at 11.00 p.m.

Dim auroral glow observed in the north at 11 p.m. [WB]

1883    10    5  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
7.40 p.m. Aurora continuing about 2 hours but no streamers visible, although I took observations several times during the two hours it was visible

1883    10    5  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883    10    5  CORNISH             MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883    10    5  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant auroral arch began at 6.40 p.m. and ended at 10.50 p.m.

Brilliant auroral arch commenced at 6.40 p.m. and ended at 10.50 p.m.; it extended over about 40o of the northern horizon to an alitude of 25o and consisted of a segment of dark haze surmounted by an arch of whitish light. [WB]

1883    10    5  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora

1883    10    5  ORONO               MAINE          
Evening. Brilliant aurora. Arch definite

1883    10    5  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora most of the evening; arch, with sky not specially dark below, and occasional streamers.

1883    10    5  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright aurora 8 @ 12

1883    10    5  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883    10    5  TAUNTON             MASSACHUSETTS  
1130 p.m. Aurora began about 10 p.m. as a diffused white light, with streamers, not reaching above 10o. This was followed by pink light, diffused, and gradually shading into crimson as at present, not reaching above 20o.

1883    10    5  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 7.30 p.m. to __

A pale green auroral light was observed at 7.30 p.m. extending along the horizon from 170 to 215 degrees azimuth, with an altitude of 10o. The aurora remained visible until after midnight with slight change in position. [WB]

1883    10    5  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An Aurora was reported by Life Saving Patrol. It began at 2.30 a.m. and was visible until hidden by daylight. ... A faint Aurora was noticed at 6.20 p.m. It appeared as a diffuse light of a pale straw color. It was 10o high and extended from N.E. to N.W. Aurora ended at 10.15 p.m. [WB]

1883    10    5  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora in the evening.

1883    10    6  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883    10    6  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral light observed at 8 p.m. and con.

Auroral light observed at 8 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883    10    6  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora

1883    10    6  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora began

Faint auroral yellowish white light began at 7.10 p.m., at 11.22 p.m. several streamers in altitude about 30o were observed. The extent in degrees of azimuth was from 175o to 220o. [WB]

1883    10    6  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora ended 1.40 a.m.

1883    10    6  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Faint Aurora began at 7.10 p.m. and was obscured by clouds at 9 p.m. [WB]
1883    10    6  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora low in the north in the evening, but partly obscured by clouds.

1883    10    7  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral light ended in early a.m.

Auroral light ended in early a.m. ‑ straw color. [WB]

1883    10    7  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
aurora ended
 Aurora ended during the early morning. [WB]

1883    10    9  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
Auroral light slightly suspected, but too faint to appear certainly in the moonlight.

1883    10   15  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora visible about midnight this evening, notwithstanding moonlight.

1883    10   16  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Much auroral light 10 to 11 p.m.; apparently some red light at times; too much moonlight to let it appear distinctly.

1883    10   16  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora observed 11.27 p.m. just visible at midnight

Aurora observed at 11.27 p.m. There were four streamers that would shoot up about 45o go down and come up again, just visible at midnight. [WB]

1883    10   16  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Faint aurora began

Faint aurora of a silver whitish color extending in altitude 25 degrees, and in azimuth 40 degrees, began at 8.47 p.m. No arch or streamers. [WB]

1883    10   17  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
aurora ended

Aurora ended during early a.m. [WB]

1883    10   26  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE
The northern horizon presented at 11 p.m. an abnormal brightness and the presence of an aurora was suspected, but owing to the cloudiness no definite outlines could be described. It was only observed for a few minutes the clouds <or fog> totally obscuring the brightness. [WB]

1883    11    1  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora of moderate brilliancy from 8.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.

Dim aurora observed in the north at 11.00 p.m. soon vanished. [WB]

1883    11    1  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
9.20 p.m. Aurora Bright but no streamers not visible at 8.40 p.m.

1883    11    1  BANGOR              MAINE          
Brilliant Aurora [WB]

1883    11    1  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora all the evening with some streemers 

1883    11    1  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light observed from 8 to 11 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed from 8 to 11 p.m. ‑ whitish color. [WB]

1883    11    1  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora, first observed at 8. Bright beams, dark cloud below, very bright at 11.30. At 12.30 a very bright flat arch, dark below.

1883    11    1  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Faint aurora 8.30 to 9.25 p.m.

Very faint aurora 8.30 to 9.25 p.m. [WB]

1883    11    1  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 2.30 a.m. until daylight.

Aurora began at 2.30 a.m. and lasted until daylight. When first observed it was of a bluish green  color extending over about 20o in azimuth; afterwards a blood red beam shot out on the east, extending as far as Ursa Major, and a similar beam appeared on west side but was not so bright. [WB]

1883    11    1  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora all the evening, with occasional streamers among clouds; particularly bright about 9 p.m.; a little red light then suspected.
1883    11    1  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright aurora in the North bright rays rising and falling reaching almost to zenith with a black cloud 20o from Horizon extending to NW and NE

1883    11    1  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright and brilliant aurora 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.

1883    11    1  NEW BEDFORD         MASSACHUSETTS  
Northern Lights

1883    11    1  PRINCETON           MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883    11    1  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora

Aurora observed from 6.10 p.m. throughout the day [WB]

1883    11    1  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis; evening: diffuse light

1883    11    1  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883    11    1  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Diffuse aurora 8:30 p.m.

1883    11    1  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
A faint Aurora began at 6.50 p.m. and continued until after midnight. It was most brilliant between 8 p.m. and 9.45 p.m. Streamers, extending upward 30o, were visible from 7 p.m. until 10.20 p.m. at intervals. The Aurora extended from N.W. to NE.; at midnight it appeared as a faint diffuse light. [WB]

1883    11    2  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
Fine Aurora seen at 8.30 partly obscured by clouds

1883    11    2  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Brilliant aurora with streamers from 8 p.m. to past midnight

Brilliant aurora observed from 8 p.m. to past midnight Elevated 30o Accompanied by streamers [WB]

1883    11    2  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
aurora from 8.25 to 11.30 p.m.

An aurora was visible from 8.25 to 11.30 p.m. The phenomenon consisted of a primary arch of 30o altitude and 45o azimuth measurement with the centre 5 west of the magnetic meridian. The light varied in color from pure white to pale red and the usual dark haze was clearly defined and bounded by the concave circumference of the arc. From the centre and eastern portions brilliant white jets shot up nearly to the zenith illuminating the horizon with a light surpassing that of the full moon. The display was remarkably beautiful. [WB]

1883    11    2  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
Fine show of aurora 8.20 p.m. beautiful with streamers to the east and bright crimson colored light WNW 9.30 still visible without streamers

1883    11    2  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883    11    2  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora with streemers about all night

1883    11    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and continues

Auroral arch observed at 9 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1883    11    2  GARDINER            MAINE          
Brilliant aurora. Dark clouds at the North in the early evening, but at 8.30 the clouds dispersed somewhat and for a half an hour bright beams were flashing at the North and N. West, obscured at 9, but bright at 10 and 12 and extending from N.W. to N.E., very bright at 2. a.m. and at 5. a.m.

1883    11    2  PORTLAND            MAINE          
aurora 8.00 to 10.00 p.m.

Aurora 8.00 to 10.00 p.m., faint white light with an occasional rose colored streamer extending to 30o above the horizon. [WB]

1883    11    2  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora all night

A faint aurora observed at night of a pale blue color, giving flashes of same color. It continued all night. [WB]

1883    11    2  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Extensive irregular and variable aurora among clouds; bright, and in form of curtain, in the northwest, about 8‑1/4 p.m.; continuing at 11‑1/4 p.m., not very bright.
1883    11    2  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint aurora with faint streamers to 70o degrees rising and falling from NW to ENE.

1883    11    2  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright and brilliant aurora 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. [original: denoted by "]

1883    11    2  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light in the North [Casual]
from 7 to 10 p.m. [Summary]

1883    11    2  PRINCETON           MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora bright and streaming to zenith

1883    11    2  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora visible 1.00 a.m.

The aurora just visiable at 1 a.m. [WB]

1883    11    2  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Complete Aurora from sunset to sunrise of 3d inst. arches, beams, corona and dark cloud

1883    11    2  TAUNTON             MASSACHUSETTS  
 ... and at 10, a fine appearance of Zodical Light, having an altitude of about 20o It formed a more or less perfect arch, resting on a black cloud. Midnight, the Light is unchanged.
[Note: Both main sheet and summary list an aurora for this date ‑ it seems very probable that the description is actually that of an aurora.]

1883    11    2  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
[listed in monthly summary]

1883    11    2  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora with streamers, no arch; commenced about 8 p.m. and continued until 10 or later brightest about 8 p.m. ‑ altitude of 60o

1883    11    2  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora first observed at 11.45 p.m. previously having been obscured by fog. 

As soon as the fog disappeared a beautiful aurora was observed extending in azimuth 130o, from 125o to 255o and in altitude 65o. The shape of the aurora is best illustrated in Loomis's Treatise on Meteorology pp 181 fig 73. Slender luminous beams were constantly shooting upward, being more frequent in the eastern portion of the arch. These beams were of a more intense color, sometimes having a slight reddish tinge, while the body of the aurora was of a silver white color. A slight undulating lateral motion from east to west was observed. Stars were plainly visible through all its portions. [WB]

1883    11    2  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 6.10 p.m. to

A pale bluish auroral light was observed at 6.10 p.m. extending from north‑northwest to northeast, merging at 9.00 p.m. into an arch of a pinkish hue, three degrees in diameter over a dark segment 15o in altitude, and lasting until early a.m. of the third inst. [WB]

1883    11    2  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
The Aurora was visible during early a.m. until hidden by daylight. ... A faint Aurora began at 6 p.m.; at 8.05 p.m. a low arch formed; it was 8o in width 12o above the horizon, and extended from N.W. to N.E. At 8.15 p.m. bright yellow beams tinged with crimson shot up to a height of 30o, lasting about 10 minutes. The arch continued until after midnight. Streamers were observed at intervals between 8.15 p.m. and midnight. [WB]

1883    11    2  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Aurora in the evening, partly obscured by clouds.

1883    11    3  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora observed soon after midnight, observed again during evening

Shortly after midnight the aurora was obscured by a bank of clouds. During the evening an auroral glow presenting no marked appearance was again observed. [WB]

1883    11    3  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral arch ended in early a.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. ‑ about 30o in height and consisted of a segment of dark haze, surmounted by an arch of whitish light; waves of light were observed advancing rapidly to, and receding from the zenith during early a.m. [WB]

1883    11    3  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE   
ended during early a.m.

Aurora disappeared by being obscured by fog during the early a.m. [WB]

1883    11    3  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora ended a.m.

1883    11    3  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
At 1.20 a.m. the Auroral arch was of a greenish yellow color. Life Saving Patrol reports Aurora very bright at 2 a.m. and continuing until daylight. [WB]

1883    11    4  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
Time of disappearance of aurora unknown [Remarks]
disappeared early a.m. [Summary]

Hour of final disappearance of Aurora unknown. [WB]

1883    11    5  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Slight aurora noticed about 10 p.m.

1883    11   18  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 2.00 a.m. to 4.00 a.m.

Aurora from 2.00 to 4.00 a.m. of a faint bluish color, extending over about 20o in azimuth. Full moon prevented seeing it distinctly. [WB]

1883    11   18  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Light

1883    11   19  CORNISH             MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883    11   19  GARDINER            MAINE          
Slight aurora at 7.30, had dark cloud below, at 9 had disappeared.

1883    11   19  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 7.30 p.m. to 7.50 p.m.

An Aurora of a whitish hue was observed at 7.00 p.m. extending from 165 to 200 degrees azimuth, and to an altitude of 20 degrees. It disappeared at 7.00 p.m. without change in color or position. 

1883    11   19  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
Aurora was observed for a few moments (from 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.) on the 19th. Pale diffuse light with no prominent features.

1883    11   20  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora between 10 and 11 p.m.

1883    11   21  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS   
red aurora at night

1883    11   21  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis: 10 p.m. to midnight: diffuse: obscured by clouds.

1883    11   22  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora shone through the clouds

1883    11   22  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 1.30 a.m. to daylight

Aurora began at 1.30 a.m. A straight thin beam shot up from the magnetic north reaching almost to the Pleiades. at 2.00 oclock luminous pale blue cloud patches on both sides of the streamers. At 2.30 a.m. streamers shooting up and half the heavens covered. At 2.45 deep red beam in northeast. At 3.00 o'clock dying away, becoming again very brilliant and mostly red. at 3.50 it was faint. Telephone noises not heard although two different lines of 50 miles each were employed. The Spectroscope gave vilot end of spectrum the same tint as aurora. [WB]

1883    11   27  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
at 5 p.m. very bright aurora resembling a red sunset

1883    11   29  CHARLESTOWN         MASSACHUSETTS  
another aurora display red.

1883    11   30  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Faint aurora 1.50 to 2.10 a.m.

Faint aurora observed 1.50 a.m. [WB]

1883    11   30  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Faint Aurora 10.12 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral light began at 10.12 p.m. In altitude about four degrees and in azimuth about 30 degrees. Consisting of nothing but a bright light with ill‑defined edges. [WB]

1883    12    1  VOLUNTOWN           CONNECTICUT    
Aurora ‑ faint

1883    12    1  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1883    12    1  CORNISH             MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1883    12    1  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch observed at 6.20 p.m. and ended at 7.40 p.m.

Faint auroral arch observed from 6.40 to 7.40 p.m. ‑ height, about 20o ‑ color whitish. [WB]

1883    12    1  GARDINER            MAINE          
Brilliant aurora at 6, at 6.30 brilliant beams, aurora extending to N.E. and N.W. At 7.30 less bright and at 8.30 had disappeared, slight indications from 9 to 10 and no longer

1883    12    1  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora ‑ at 7 p.m. ‑ disappeared soon after

1883    12    1  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Began 10.12 p.m. Nov 30th, ended during early morning.

Faint aurora ending during the early a.m. [WB]

1883    12    2  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora [original: denoted by "] faint 8 @ 11 p.m.

1883    12   24  GARDINER            MAINE          
 .... At 12 aurora not very bright, at 1.15 a.m.nearly obscured by clouds, before daybreak perfectly clear but no aurora.

1884     1   16  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
*
aurora suspected

The 3/4 full moon prevented the observer from being certain as to an aurora, but he thinks there was one. [WB]

1884     1   20  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Faint Aurora reported by Life Saving patrol, beginning about 9.30 p.m. and ending before midnight. Color, a pale yellow. [WB]

1884     1   25  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1884     1   25  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light from 8 to 11 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed from 8 to 11 p.m. ‑ straw color. [WB]

1884     1   25  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
A bright aurora of a pale yellow tint with occasional streamers flashing up towards the zenith was observed on the 25th from 11.30 to midnight.

1884     1   27  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
*
Aurora suspected during early morning to forenoon

Clouds arranged in polar bands during the day, and aurora suspected in early morning. [WB]

1884     2    1  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light obs. at 9 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral light observed at 9 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1884     2    1  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till towards 11, at 12 it was bright with a few beams, at 1.45 a.m. invisible.

1884     2    1  PORTLAND            MAINE          
aurora from 11.15 p.m. to 12 mid.

Faint aurora from 11.15 p.m. to 12 m [WB]

1884     2    1  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Low faint Auroral arch observed at 11 p.m., which continued until after midnight. It was of a pale yellow. The Aurora probably began before 11 p.m., but owing to the light of the moon, was not noticed. [WB]

1884     2    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light ended in early a.m. 
Auroral light ended in early a.m. (Straw color) [WB]

1884     2    2  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
*
Aurora suspected from 2.40 a.m.

Aurora suspected from 2.40 a.m. to daylight, but clouds prevented its being seen clearly. [WB]

1884     2    7  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
*
aurora suspected at 6.50 p.m.

Aurora suspected at 6.50 p.m. but not observed clearly on account of the clouds. [WB]

1884     2   16  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
*
Aurora suspected in early a.m.

Aurora suspected in early morning from peculiar cloud formation. [WB]

1884     2   23  GARDINER            MAINE
 .... at 1. a.m. 24th clear and slight aurora.

1884     2   23  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
Aurora looked for every clear evening; none seem with certainty. Some appearance of auroral light on the evening of Feb. 23, about midnight. On Feb. 29, among clouds in the north, there were some whitish bands, apparently of clouds, but possibly auroral.

1884     2   24  GARDINER            MAINE          
No indications till after midnight, at 12.45 a.m. 25th aurora about 10o in width extending from N.E. to N.W.

1884     2   24  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
A bright aurora of which the most prominent feature was a horizontal band of light extending across the northern sky near the horizon was observed from 12.10 to 12.45 a.m. of the 24th.

1884     2   29  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
At 8.30 p.m. an aurora was observed having an arc 4 degrees in altitude and extending 30 degrees each side of the magnetic meridian. In the magnetic meridian appeared a light spot about 4 degrees in diameter on the horizon below the apex of the arc. At 9.15 p.m. the arc broke and streamers appeared in the northwest. [WB]

1884     2   29  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
9 p.m. Aurora diffused light

1884     2   29  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora began 8.00 p.m. 
A pale aurora began at 8 p.m. continuing all night. It consisted of a single arch the center of which was about 20o above northern horizon. [WB]

1884     2   29  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
[see entry for 2/23]

1884     2   29  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright aurora 8 @ 12

1884     2   29  NARRAGANSETT PIER   RHODE ISLAND
Faint Aurora from 8.30 p.m. to 11.30 [WB]

1884     2   29  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
A faint auroral arch began at 8.40 p.m. and continued with increasing color, until after midnight. It was a pale yellow at first and changed to a greenish yellow about 11.30 p.m. The arch was about 15o wide and extended from N.W. to N.E. It was about 12o above the horizon, resting on a dark base. [WB]

1884     3    1  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
9 p.m. Aurora a faint diffused light

1884     3    1  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
An aurora 3o in altitude reported as having been observed at 8 p.m. [WB]

1884     3    1  CORNISH             MAINE          
Faint Aurora about 15o high

1884     3    1  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues

Brilliant Auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1884     3    1  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora. At 9 a low distinct arch, dark below. At 10 double arch. Aurora first seen after sunset having a bright beam at the South and bright at the North. Would have been very bright except for the bright moon. At midnight a single arch left bright, visible till 1.30 a.m. when it had nearly disappeared.

1884     3    1  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1884     3    1  PORTLAND            MAINE          
aurora 8.30 to 11.30 p.m.

Faint auroral arch observed at 8.30 p.m. [WB]

1884     3    1  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora in early a.m. less visible with daylight
 Aurora in early a.m. (began Feb. 29) It paled with daylight, but became visible again at 9.00 p.m. It consisted of one stationary arch, about 15o in altitude, extending in azimuth from 160o to 200o, with no waves or streamers. [WB]

1884     3    1  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Early evening cloudy; after 10h 30m P.M., auroral arch visible; sky dark below.

1884     3    1  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 11.10 p.m. to 1 a.m. of the 2nd

An aurora observed at 11.10 p.m. in the form of a band about 10o degrees from the horizon. Gradual increase and diminution in brightness at the extremities. [WB]

1884     3    1  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora from 8.30 p.m. until after midnight

A faint luminous auroral arch was observed at 8.30 p.m. extending in altitude 28 degrees and in azimuth 100o. The arc occasionally gave forth feeble streamers and no perceptible movement, or increase of decrease in the light was observed. [WB]

1884     3    1  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 9.45 p.m. ‑ 11.50 p.m.

An Auroral Arch of a pale white color, extending from northwest to northeast, at an altitude of 15 degrees was observed from 9.45 to 11.50 p.m. [WB]

1884     3    1  NARRAGANSETT PIER   RHODE ISLAND
Faint Aurora observed from 8.20 to 8.40 p.m. partly obscured by clouds. [WB]

1884     3    1  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
The Auroral arch continued during the early a.m. until daylight. It was about 15o in width and extended from N.W. to N.E. and was about 12o above the horizon, resting on a dark segment. At 1.30 a.m. the arch was of a bright greenish yellow. The arch was observed in the evening as soon as darkness began, and continued until after midnight; color, a pale yellow. [WB]

1884     3    1  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
A faint aurora was observed from 8 to 9 p.m. of teh 1st. No characteristic features.

1884     3    1  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Slight aurora in the evening low in the north.

1884     3    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch ended at 2.40 a.m.

Auroral arch ended at 2.40 a.m. It extended over about 40o of the Northern horizon and to an altitude of 30o. It consisted of a segment of dark haze surmounted by an arch of whitish light. [WB]

1884     3    2  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora. Not observed till towards 9. Not very brilliant, visible till 1.30 a.m., then nearly disappeared.

1884     3    2  PORTLAND            MAINE          
aurora 11.27 p.m. to daybreak

Well defined aurora visible at 11.27 p.m. Aurora consisted of a narrow band of white light extend= about 45o above the horizon and lasted until after midnight. [WB]

1884     3    2  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
Aurora visible until daylight

Aurora continued visible till daylight, but was not visible at night. [WB]

1884     3    2  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint auroral streamers pretty certainly visible at about 11 p.m.

1884     3    2  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS
The aurora was very faint at 1 p.m. [Note: obvious error ‑ should be a.m.] [WB]

1884     3    2  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora observed at 9.27 p.m. and continued through night

Cloudy in early morning and aurora became obscured. 
Aurora began at 9.27 p.m. consisting of a faint luminous arch with occasional streamers extending in altitude 30o and in azimuth 100o. [WB]

1884     3    2  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
The Aurora was hidden by clouds at 3 a.m.; time of ending not known. [WB]

1884     3    2  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
Another slight aurora
1884     3    3  PORTLAND            MAINE
aurora ended at daybreak

aurora of last night disappeared at daylight. [WB]

1884     3    3  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora disappeared 2.25 a.m.

Aurora ended at 2.25 a.m. [WB]

1884     3   19  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora ‑ from 3 a.m. ‑ obscured

a faint aurora observed at 3.00 a.m. by bright moonlight but was soon obscured by clouds. [WB]

1884     3   20  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora shone through the clouds

1884     3   20  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant Auroral arch observed at 8 p.m. and continues

Brilliant Auroral arch observed at 8 p.m. and continues [WB]

1884     3   20  GARDINER            MAINE          
Slight aurora, beginning at dark, ended soon after 8. p.m.

1884     3   20  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1884     3   20  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
A faint aurora was observed from 11. to 11:30 p.m. of the 20th. No characteristic features.

1884     3   21  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1884     3   21  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora about 30o high

1884     3   21  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch ended early a.m.
Brilliant Auroral arch observed at 7 p.m. and continues

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. About 30o altitude and consisted of a segment of dark haze surmounted by an arch of whitish light. Waves of light were observed advancing to and receding very rapidly from the zenith. Brilliant Auroral arch obs. at 7 p.m. and continues [WB]

1884     3   21  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1884     3   21  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 3.30 a.m. till daylight

Faint aurora observed in the early morning, but not at night. [WB]

1884     3   21  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An Aurora was observed at 8.45 p.m. It was very faint and ended at 11.50 p.m.; color, pale yellow. [WB]

1884     3   21  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
A bright aurora was observed from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. of the 21st. The display was marked by frequent streamers which flashed up towards the zenith from a background of bright yellow light.

1884     3   22  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch ended  early a.m. Brilliant Auroral arch observed at 7.30 p.m. and ended 11 p.m.

Auroral arch ended in early a.m. About 30o altitude, color whitish. ... Brilliant auroral arch observed at 7.30 p.m. and ended at 11 p.m. about 30o altitude. Color whitish. [WB]

1884     3   22  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora beginning at dark, later very bright with beams, continued bright at 1. a.m.

1884     3   22  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint aurora after 10h P.M. ovr misty or dark sky, slight appearance of streamers.

1884     3   26  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
A very brilliant aurora was observed from 12.30 to 1 a.m. of the 26th. The whole northern sky was one mass of quivering flashes of electricity. It was noticed that the display extended just to the zenith and did not go south of it.

1884     3   28  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
Aurora 9.25 p.m. partly obscured by clouds. Above the clouds appeared short columns of light in regular order of considerable brilliance, forming almost a perfect arch

1884     3   28  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora from 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.

An auroral arch appeared in the northern sky at 7.30 p.m. It was 40o in altitude and extended 50o each side of the magnetic meridian. A few streamers appeared but soon vanished. The aurora was of moderate brilliancy. It was obscured by clouds at 10 p.m. [WB]

1884     3   28  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
Aurora from 9.25 to 10.20 p.m.

An aurora of medium brilliancy and without any marked characteristics was observed from 9.25 to 10.20 p.m. when it became obscured by clouds. [WB]

1884     3   28  SOUTHINGTON         CONNECTICUT    
Aurora 8 p.m. A diffused light

1884     3   28  VOLUNTOWN           CONNECTICUT    
Aurora ‑ bright ‑ diffuse, beams

1884     3   28  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 9.20 p.m. ‑ daylight of 29th

Aurora began at 9.20 p.m. and continued all night. It covered about 1/8 of the northern heavens, and gave off streamers of pale white, slightly colored at times. It was obscured part of the night by clouds. [WB]

1884     3   28  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS   
Extensive aurora among clouds visible about 9 h 45 m p.m.; bright auroral cloud near zenith, soon fading; cloudy early and late in the evening.

1884     3   28  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright aurora 8 @ 11 p.m. ‑ then cloudy aurora Evidently continuing ‑ Some very peculiar markings The main aurora showing about 60 degrees above the northern horizon but way beyond the zenith towards the south mere single streaks and groups of 4 and 5 of small but prominent streaks like the tail of a comet ‑ laying somewhat thus ‑ [drawing] very distinct and clear

1884     3   28  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
Not briliant

1884     3   28  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 10.50 p.m. to midnight

Aurora observed at 10.50 p.m. to midnight reaching nearly to the zenith in faint beams and varying in brightness black mass of stratus clouds just above the horizon and of the same width as aurora [WB]

1884     3   28  NARRAGANSETT PIER   RHODE ISLAND
Faint Aurora from 8 to 10 p.m. Pale straw color No arch or streamers. [WB]

1884     3   28  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An Auroral arch of a pale straw color, began at 6.55 p.m. It extended from N.W. to N.E. was about 20o high, and 7o in depth. Pale yellow beams were observed at intervals until 8.40 p.m., when the arch faded away and the Aurora appeared as patches of faint yellow light in different portions of the northern sky. Later in the evening, the patches appeared to blend together, forming a faint diffuse light, and the Aurora continued in this form, until hidden by clouds at 11.30 p.m. [WB]

1884     3   28  DORSET              VERMONT        
Aurora. Mch. 28. 9 P.M. Scale of brightness 3. Streamers from northern horizon. Altitude 45o band of dark cloud across northern sky ‑ altitude of band about 15o a particularly bright streamer from N.W. to near zenith with a band of white light leaving it at about an angle of 60 o crossing the heavens over Constellation Ursa Major disappearing at horizon ‑ Wind N. Telegraphic instruments working very strong but without interruption ‑ 9.15 ‑ Dark band of cloud greatly increased in size and density ‑ patches of white under arch ‑ display gradually fading without change of character.

1884     3   29  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
auroral band extending from N. to S., 45o E. of magnetic meridian from 2.00 a.m. to daylight

1884     4   11  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
A slight aurora 

1884     4   14  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora all the eve

1884     4   14  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant auroral arch observed from 7.30 to 11.40 p.m.

Auroral arch aboserved from 7.30 to 11.40 p.m. About 30o altitude and luminous beams were observed about 50o in height. Color whitish [WB]

1884     4   14  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1884     4   14  PROVINCETOWN        MASSACHUSETTS
An aurora was observed at 8.30 p.m. a few beams went up as high as 30 degrees and then disappeared but a continued light for about half an hour. [WB]

1884     4   18  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Faint aurora from 9 p.m. to 11.45 p.m.

[Foggy weather, cleared at 9.00 p.m.] and continued so until about 11.45 p.m. during which time a faint auroral light was visible, with occasional very faint streamers toward the northwestern portion. [WB]

1884     4   24  BANGOR              MAINE          
Brilliant aurora [WB]

1884     4   24  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant auroral arch commenced at 7.25 p.m. and continues

Brilliant Auroral arch commenced at 7.25 p.m. and continues [WB]

1884     4   24  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora, not visible till 9 or 10. At 11 quite bright with beams, a number of clouds and dark cloud below, very bright at 1.am and brilliant at 1.30am.

1884     4   24  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1884     4   24  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
At 8.30 p.m. an Aurora was observed through the clouds in the northern sky. Time of beginning, extent, and time of ending, not known.

The effects of the atmospheric electricity were felt on the telegraph line, an hour before the clouds broke up enough to allow the Aurora to be seen. [WB]

1884     4   25  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral arch ended about 3 a.m.
 Auroral arch ended about 3 a.m. Waves and flashes of light were observed, the former moving very rapidly from North towards South, and the latter shooting up to about the zenith. Arch about 40o altitude. Color whitish with a tinge of emerald green. [WB]

1884     4   25  PORTLAND            MAINE          
aurora seen at 1.50 to 3.00 a.m. of eight slender columns, 45o in height, 45o azimuth

A brilliant aurora observed at 1.50 a.m. consisting of eight streamers reaching the zenith Aurora was obscured at 2.30 a.m. by clouds. [WB]

1884     4   26  CORNISH             MAINE          
A slite Aurora

1884     4   26  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, a faint arch soon after 8, at 9 nearly disappeared, at 10 entirely.

1884     4   26  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary

1884     4   26  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Faint aurora fr. 8.30 to 11.45 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed in the north from 8.30 to 11.45 p.m. [WB]

1884     4   26  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora suspected at about 8h 20m P.M.; at 9 P.M., distinct arch over dark sky; less visible later.

1884     4   27  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary

1884     4   28  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
aurora from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

A dim auroral band appeared in the northern sky at 8 p.m. Clouds and haze prevented any accurate idea of its extent. It was obscured at about 9.30 p.m. [WB]

1884     5    1  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 2 a.m. till daylight and from dusk to 11 p.m.

A very brilliant aurora was of observed from 2.00 a.m. until daylight. It was of the arch form with streamers of a light red color. The arch extended from 160o to 200o azimuth and the altitude of its central portion was about 10o. The larger streamers emanating from the arch at azimuth 165o, 185o and 200o respectively, extended to an altitude of 45o. They were all steady, flickering very little, and between these were interspersed smaller ones. The dark segment was observed. There were no clouds. The cloud distribution throughout the day indicated the presence of an aurora, and at dusk the auroral light became visible again and continued until 11 p.m., but was much less brilliant than the morning's display. [WB] 

1884     5    1  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora from 1.30 a.m. until daylight

Faint auroral light from 1.30 a.m. until daylight with very faint streamers extending 50o in altitude (no arch observed) and about 40o in azimuth. [WB]

1884     5   13  GARDINER            MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary]

1884     6    2  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora from 11 p.m. and continues

Faint aurora appeared in the north at 11 p.m. and continued. It was whitish diffuse light and extended to an altitude of about 15o, and from 165o to 195o azimuth. [WB]

1884     6    3  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint aurora until daylight and again from 8.30 p.m. until midnight

The aurora which continued from last night disappeared at daylight. An aurora appeared again in the north at 8.30 p.m. being faint diffuse light slightly tinged with pink. It had no perceptable motion, and attained an altitude of about 20o, disappearing at midnight. [WB]

1884     6    3  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 3 a.m.

1884     6   16  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Faint aurora 8.30 to 9.30 p.m.

Faint auroral light seen between 8.30 and 9.30 p.m. [WB]

1884     6   18  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Some appearance of an auroral arch 9 P.M. and later; sky dark below.

1884     6   19  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
The light keeper reports that he observed an Aurora in the northern sky about 1.30 a.m. The display resembled the dawn of early morning. No beams noticed. The Aurora was hidden by fog at 2.15 a.m. [WB]

1884     6   24  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND
*
A self luminous cloud, peculiarly white, of lenticular shape, passed rapidly across the sky from the n.w. at 9.45 p.m. of th 24th. It stretched from s.w. to n.e., moving at right angles to this direction. The sky was thinly clouded at the time, occasional lightning flashes occurring in w. horizon. 

1884     6   26  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
An aurora of a bright yellow light with no characteristic features was observed from 2:15 to 2:45 a.m. of the 26th.

1884     7    2  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
Aurora suspected at 9‑1/2 p.m.; clouds came on about 10 p.m.

1884     7    3  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora from 10.10 p.m. until midnight

Aurora from 10.10 p.m. until midnight, consisting of luminous streamers, extending 30o in altitude and 45o in azimuth. [WB]

1884     7   13  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till near 10, no beams, at midnight nearly invisible from light of moon.

1884     7   13  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Auroral arch and streamers about 9‑1/4 p.m.

1884     7   13  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora @ 9 p.m.

1884     7   13  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
A faint Aurora began about 8.40 p.m. and ended at 9.45 p.m. It appeared as a faint diffuse light of a pale straw color. The light extended from W.N.W. to N.N.E. and to a height of 30o. Slender whitish beams streamed up at intervals from 9 p.m. until 9.20 p.m. [WB]

1884     7   15  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, at 8 nearly obscured by clouds, at 9.20 entirely obscured, faintly visible at 10 and 12.

1884     7   19  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Faint aurora obs from 11.20 p.m to 12.30 a.m.
Faint auroral lights observed from 11.30 p.m. to 12.20 a.m. [WB]

1884     7   20  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
Slight suspicion of auroral light at 11 p.m., over clouds in the north.

1884     7   20  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora Borealis: diffuse, yellowish‑white in the Northwest evening altitude about 35o

1884     7   25  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora [WB]

1884     7   25  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant aurora observed at 1 a.m.
Brilliant aurora observed between 9.20 and 11.30 p.m.

Brilliant auroral arch observed from 1 to 2 a.m. About 25o altitude and consisted of a segment of dark haze surmounted by an arch of whitish light waves of light were observed advancing and receding very rapidly from the zenith. Brilliant auroral arch observed from 9.20 to 11.30 p.m. The altitude was about 30o waves of whitish light were observed advancing to and receding very rapidly from the zenith. [WB]

1884     7   25  GARDINER            MAINE          
Bright aurora, beginning at dark with slight beams and dark below, same at 12, and 1.am, but not so bright.

1884     7   25  PORTLAND            MAINE          
aurora obs. between 9.20 and 11.50 p.m., max brilliancy about 10.30 p.m. an irregular arch with streamers extending to the upper edge of Ursa Major

An aurora consisting of an irregular arch with streamers extending to upper edge of Ursa Major was observed from 9.20 to 11.50 p.m. [WB]

1884     7   25  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Auroral light most of the evening, among clouds in the north.

1884     7   25  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Diffuse aurora 9 p.m.

1884     7   25  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora began 8.57 p.m.

Aurora began at 8.57 p.m. consisting of a faint luminous arch, extending eighteen degrees in altitude and one hundred and forty degrees in azimuth. When first observed a few faint streamers occasionally shot up from its eastern extremity, about ten degrees in  length above the arch. at 10.30 p.m. the arch bent over itself and looked something like this:

                            [drawing]

No stars could be seen through the dark segment, although they were shining brightly overhead. [WB]

1884     7   26  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Aurora ended 1.30 a.m.

Aurora disappeared at 1.30 a.m. [WB]

1884     7   26  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Dim aurora 9 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Dim aurora glow in north with a few light streamers from 9 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. [WB]

1884     8   16  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora. Not observed till towards 9. Would have been very brilliant but for the fog which at 10.30 entirely obscured it.

1884     9   10  EASTPORT            MAINE           
Auroral light observed between 8.20 and 9 p.m.

Auroral light observed between 8.20 and 9 p.m. Color whitish. [WB]

1884     9   12  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
Aurora 8 P.M. Faint light in north dark segment beneath

1884     9   12  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS
Auroral band of pale straw colored wavering light of about four degrees width, about 25o high in the northern horizon; observed from 8.30 p.m. to midnight. [WB]

1884     9   12  WILLIAMSTOWN        MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 10 p.m.

1884     9   13  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
Faint aurora visible from 9.30 to 11.30 p.m.

Aurora from 9.20 to 11.30 p.m. [WB]
1884     9   13  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora

1884     9   13  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch observed at 7.50 p.m. and continues

Auroral arch obs. at 7.50 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1884     9   13  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora before 4. a.m., not visible up to 1. a.m.
Aurora visible before 9. p.m. At 12 brilliant flashes above dark cloud, at 1.15 a.m. still visible but nearly eclipsed by bright moon.

1884     9   13  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Aurora fr. 7.00 till midnight, arch with rays extending to pole star

Auroral display observed from 7.20 p.m. to midnight, consisting at first of only a slight arch of diffused light, but later of thin rays varying in brilliancy and extending about as high as the pole star. [WB]

1884     9   13  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora noticed at 7‑1/2 p.m. and as late as 10 h 45 m p.m.; generally low, bright arch 7o to 8o in altitude; long variable streamers when last noticed. Not seen at 11‑1/2 p.m.

1884     9   13  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright auroral arch extending about 20 degrees from Northern Horizon reaching from Eastern to Western horizon = from 8 @ 11 p.m.

1884     9   13  HEATH               MASSACHUSETTS  
slight appearance 

1884     9   13  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
[listed in monthly summary]

1884     9   13  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora 9.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.

An Aurora of a dim white color, with streamers shooting at intervals to a height of 30o and extending from N‑NW to NE, was observed from 9.00 to 11 p.m. [WB]

1884     9   13  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
A faint Aurora  began at 7.50 p.m.; at 8.10 p.m. an arch of a pale straw color formed, and continued until after midnight; the arch extended from N.N.W. to N.N.E., was about 5o in width, and 12o high, resting on a segment of dark haze. [WB]

1884     9   14  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora

1884     9   14  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch ended about 2 a.m.

Auroral arch ended about 2 a.m. About 25o altitude Several streamers were observed. Color whitish [WB]

1884     9   14  GARDINER            MAINE          
Slight aurora at 9. Not visible at 8. Bright from 11 to 12, slight beams.

1884     9   14  PORTLAND            MAINE          
aurora from 10.20 p.m. to 11.50 p.m. an arch followed by a few rays

An auroral display was observed from 10.20 to 11.50 p.m. consisting of an arch varying in brilliancy followed by a few rays gradually becoming dim and indistinguishable. [WB]

1884     9   14  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Irregular variable aurora about 11 p.m.; some streamers.

1884     9   14  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An auroral arch began at 10.35 p.m. and continued until after midnight; color, pale straw; the aurora extended from N.N.W. to N.N.E.; was about 7o in width and 20o high resting on a segment of dark haze. Faint slender beams were observed from 11.20 p.m. to midnight. [WB] 

1884     9   14  BURLINGTON          VERMONT        
An aurora of bright yellow light but with no prominent features was observed from 12:15 to 12:30 a.m. of the 14th.

1884     9   15  CORNISH             MAINE          
Faint Aurora

1884     9   15  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch obs. from 1 to 2 a.m.

Auroral arch observed from 1. to 2 a.m. About 15o altitude Color whitish. [WB]

1884     9   15  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
The Aurora ended early a.m. [WB]

1884     9   17  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT    
Dim aurora from 9.00 p.m. to past midnight

A dim aurora was observed beginning at 9.00 p.m. and extending to after midnight. It was simply a glow like the dawn with no streamers. [WB]

1884     9   17  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
Faint aurora visible from 8‑10 p.m. (until obscured by clouds at 10.15 p.m.

Faint aurora from 8.10 p.m. until obscured by clouds at 10.15 p.m. [WB]

1884     9   17  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch observed from 7.50 to 11 p.m.

Auroral arch observed 7.50 to 11 p.m. about 25o altitude. Color whitish. [WB]

1884     9   17  GARDINER            MAINE          
Brilliant aurora, at 8 faint, brighter at 9, beams and flashes at 10, at 12.30 very bright flashes, at 1.30 bright long flat arch, dark below, brilliant flashes above, at 4.30 same but much less brilliant.

1884     9   17  PORTLAND            MAINE          
aurora from 8.45 p.m. to 2.00 a.m. First seen as a dim light, next an arch folded on itself near the center, then rays.

Auroral display observed from 8.45 p.m. to 2.00 a.m. consisting of at first a dim light and gradually brightening to a strong band about ten degrees from the horizon and eighty degrees in width having a fold on itself near the center. As the band decreased i brilliancy rays appeared reaching to the zenith. [WB]

1884     9   17  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS  
Faint aurora appeared at 10.30 p.m. and continues

Faint aurora first observed at 10.30 p.m. [WB]

1884     9   17  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright diffuse aurora seen through clouds in the north at 9 h 50 m p.m.; continuing at 10 h 35 m p.m., with one streamer from eastern horizon to a point west of the zenith.
1884     9   17  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
Bright aurora 9 p.m. Sky nearly covered with clouds in Northern portion but in places aurora through this very clearly

1884     9   17  CONTOOCOOKVILLE     NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Diffuse aurora 9 p.m.

1884     9   17  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
At 9 p.m. an Aurora was observed through an opening in the clouds in the northern sky; the sky being nearly obscured by clouds, time of beginning, and extent not known. The Aurora continued until after midnight. [WB]

1884     9   18  NEW HAVEN           CONNECTICUT
aurora ended 3.40 a.m.

Aurora ended at 3.40 a.m. [WB]

1884     9   18  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Aurora obs. at 8.25 p.m. and continues

Auroral arch about 20o altitude surmounting a dark segment of Haze observed at 8.25 p.m. and continues. At 11 p.m. the segment broke up into strata, through which, at irregular intervals, beams shot up to 30o altitude. Color whitish. No side motion perceptible. [WB]

1884     9   18  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, no appearance till after 10. At 10.30 narrow streak of light with beams, dark below, and dark clouds above, at 11.40 nearly obscured by clouds.

1884     9   18  BOSTON              MASSACHUSETTS
The Aurora disappeared at 3.30 a.m.

Aurora disappeared at 3.30 a.m. None visible at night. [WB]

1884     9   18  SOMERSET            MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora borealis: early morning: about 35o elevation: 60o horizontal: diffuse, bright yellow light.

1884     9   18  WESTBOROUGH         MASSACHUSETTS  
Aurora 2‑5 a.m.

1884     9   18  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
The Aurora ended early a.m. [WB]

1884     9   19  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Aurora ended at 1 a.m.

Auroral arch ended at 1‑a.m. [WB]

1884     9   23  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND   
*
A bright arch of light was seen during evening in north extending about 30o in azimuth and 10o in altitude, the whole arch being about 10o above the horizon. It was wholly cloudy, hence it is not certain that it was due to an aurora.

1884    10    1  BETHEL              CONNECTICUT    
Aurora faint light in North

1884    10    1  BANGOR              MAINE          
Aurora commenced at 8 a.m. [Note: sic, but obvious mistake for p.m.] at first only a short distance above the horizon but about 11 p.m. flashing to the zenith [WB]

1884    10    1  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light observed at 10.40 p.m. and continues

Auroral light observed at 10.40 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1884    10    1  MOUNT WASHINGTON    NEW HAMPSHIRE  
aurora from 9.30 p.m. until midnight

Aurora from 9.30 p.m. until midnight. Pale streamers without any perceptible motion, reaching nearly to the zenith, and extending from 140o to 210o azimuth [WB]

1884    10    2  BANGOR              MAINE
Aurora lasted till dawn; was very bright at 4 a.m. [WB]

1884    10    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral light ended about 4 a.m.
auroral display between 7.40 and 8.10 p.m.

Auroral light ended at 4 a.m. Waves of light shot up nearly to the zenith. Color of light ‑ white tinged with a "rosy hue". ...
Auroral arch, indistinct, observed between 7.40 and 8.10 p.m. Streamers known as "Merry Dancers" observed to an altitude of 45o a few passing the North Star, Polaris. Color white tinged with "rosy hue" ‑ [WB]

1884    10    2  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary

1884    10    6  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral light observed from 8 to 8.30 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed from 8 to 8.30 p.m. Color white. [WB]

1884    10    7  HARTFORD            CONNECTICUT    
An aurora was observed Oct. 7th in N.E. about 7.15 p.m. not very bright but quite distinct

1884    10   14  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint Auroral light obs. from 10 to 11.30 p.m.

Faint auroral light obs. from 10 to 11.30 p.m. color whitish. [WB]

1884    10   15  GARDINER            MAINE           
Aurora, not visible till after 10, at 11 quite bright, at 1. a.m. much fainter.

1884    10   18  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch obs. at 10 p.m. and continues

Brilliant auroral arch observed at 10 p.m. and continues [WB]

1884    10   19  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch ended about 3.30 a.m.

Auroral arch ended at 3.30 a.m. It extended from NE to W, its highest point being about 30o alt. in the NW. Color whitish. [WB]

1884    10   24  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light observed at 10.25 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral light observed at 10.25 p.m. and continues [WB]

1884    10   25  EASTPORT            MAINE          
auroral light ended at 3 a.m.

Auroral light ended at 3‑a.m. Straw color. [WB]

1884    10   26  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light observed from 7 to 8.15 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed from 7 to 8.15 p.m. Straw color [WB]

1884    10   28  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora, not visible till about 11.30, at 1.am much brighter, with dark cloud below, no beams.

1884    10   28  PORTLAND            MAINE          
a few flashes of auroral lights obs from 11.20 to 11.45 p.m. through opening in clouds

Between 11.20 and 11.45 p.m. three parts of an auroral light were observed extending about ten degrees into the heavens. They appeared to be resting on an arch and wavering considerably. The increasing cloudiness however rendered it very indistinct and finally totally obscured it. [WB]

1884    11    2  CORNISH             MAINE          
Aurora with streemers appeared at 5.30 and streemed up over head and continued all night

1884    11    2  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Brilliant auroral arch observed from 6 to 7 p.m.

Brilliant Auroral arch of about 25o altitude observed from 6 to 7 p.m. Color whitish. [WB]

1884    11    2  GARDINER            MAINE          
Brilliant aurora, first seen at 6.15, a brilliant low arch, presently bright beams shooting along the arch, at 6.30, a second arch above the first and beams flashing along arch; now and then a beam shooting up quite high, at 7 the arches had disappeared, but the aurora still bright and clouds below, all this time the full moon very bright, at 7.15 the aurora had disappeared.

1884    11    2  PORTLAND            MAINE          
Few beams of an aurora obs. from 9.15 to 9.45 p.m.

A few streamers of an aurora were observed from 9.15 to 9.45 p.m.; clouds then obscuring the northern sky. Telephone companies report their wires affected by the aurora. [WB]

1884    11    2  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Fine auroral streamers for a time about 6‑1/2 p.m.; aurora still suspected about 8 p.m.

1884    11    2  FALL RIVER          MASSACHUSETTS  
6.30 p.m. Bright shooting aurora ‑ moonlight soon obscured same

1884    11    2  THATCHERS ISLAND    MASSACHUSETTS
Traces of aurora from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. [WB]

1884    11    2  BLOCK ISLAND        RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora  6.45 to 7.05 p.m.

A brilliant auroral arch extending from NW to N.NE at an elevation of 10 degrees was observed at 6.45 p.m. It was of a bright white color from which wavering beams of light of a brilliant blue color, fading to a light green, shot upward to an altitude of 30 degrees. [WB]

1884    11    2  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
An aurora began at 6.42 p.m.; it consisted, at first, of streamers of yellow, blue and green, which extended upward, with a waving motion, about 35o. The aurora extended from N.W. to N.E. At 7.8 p.m. the streamers disappeared, and the aurora remained as a diffuse light until 10.5 p.m., when a narrow arch formed which lasted 5 minutes. The arch was 7o wide and 12o from the horizon, resting on the usual dark segment. Between 10.12 p.m. and 10.25 p.m., beams of a bright yellow were noticed. At midnight, only a faint light was visible. [WB]

1884    11    2  PROVIDENCE          RHODE ISLAND   
Aurora beams seen at 9 p.m. on 2d in bright moonlight. The beams shot up at occasional intervals from the north, though no arch was discernable.

1884    11    5  NEW LONDON          CONNECTICUT    
*
Remarkable red light in eastern sky 12.35 a.m.

1884    11    8  WOODSTOCK           VERMONT        
[listed in monthly summary]

1884    11    9  CORNISH             MAINE          
Faint Aurora low down

1884    11    9  GARDINER            MAINE          
Slight aurora at 6.45, dark clouds above, very faint beams, disappeared soon after 9.

1884    11    9  ORONO               MAINE          
[listed in monthly summary

1884    11    9  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Low auroral arch at about 8‑1/4 p.m., not visible about 11 p.m.

1884    11   11  NORTH COLEBROOK     CONNECTICUT    
Pale aurora and bank of clouds below. It appeared 11‑1/2 p.m., little light till 2 a.m. the 12th.

1884    11   17  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
Low auroral arch visible about 11 p.m.

1884    11   18  GARDINER            MAINE          
Aurora not visible till near 1.am of the 18th and then not bright. At 1.45am, very brilliant about 45o in length, a dark cloud below, faint beams.
Aurora not visible till 8. p.m., then very bright, at 8.30 very dim and at 9 had passed away.

1884    12   15  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light obs. at 9.10 p.m. and continues

Faint auroral arch observed at 9.10 p.m. and continues. [WB]

1884    12   16  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Auroral arch ended at 2.30 a.m.

Auroral arch ended at 2.30 a.m. About 20o in height ‑ color whitish. [WB]

1884    12   16  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
suspected Dec. 16, 3 a.m.; Dec. 19, 11 p.m.; Dec. 20, 8‑1/2 p.m.; Dec. 30, 8‑1/2 p.m.

1884    12   16  POINT JUDITH       RHODE ISLAND
Life Saving patrol reports that a faint aurora began in the northern sky, about 1 a.m., and ended about 2 a.m. [WB]

1884    12   19  EASTPORT            MAINE          
Faint auroral light obs. between 8 and 10 p.m.

Faint auroral light observed between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Straw color. [WB]

1884    12   19  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
* [see entry for 12/16]

1884    12   20  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
[see entry for 12/16]

1884    12   20  POINT JUDITH        RHODE ISLAND
Life Saving patrol reports that an Aurora began in the northern horizon at 1.13 a.m.; it consisted at first of 2 yellow beams which lasted 20 minutes. At about 2 a.m. a low arch formed which was visible until about 3 a.m. when the display ended. [WB]
1884    12   30  CAMBRIDGE           MASSACHUSETTS  
*
[see entry for 12/16]