Joshua Tree Aurora in Southern California

Joshua Tree Aurora in Southern California

Astrophotographer Chris Cook: "Last night’s geomagnetic storm produced an aurora visible from Joshua Tree National Park in the Mojave Desert of California! The Aurora was faintly visible to the eye but the camera recorded its beautiful reddish pink glow."

Joshua Tree National Park is a United States National Park located in southeastern California, straddling north-central Riverside County and part of southern San Bernardino County. Named after the endemic Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia), found in the park and surrounding areas, Joshua Tree is situated some 130 miles (211 km) east of the city of Los Angeles and roughly 78 mi (125 km) east of the city of San Bernardino. Encompassing a total area of 795,156 acres (1,242.4 sq mi; 3,217.9 km2)—slightly larger than the U.S. state of Rhode Island—the park features 429,690 acres (671.4 sq mi; 1,738.9 km2) of designated wilderness. 

Joshua Tree National Park

https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm

Image Credit: Chris Cook

Image Details: Canon EOS 6D Mark II, EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L, ISO 3200, 30 sec exposure

Chris' website: https://www.cookphoto.com
Location: Joshua Tree, California, United States
Release Date: Jan. 19, 2026

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