Aurora In West Texas Skies . ... But a strong solar coronal mass ejection in early August triggered geomagnetic storms and aurora which were widely reported , even under west Texas skies. ... Polaris is the brightest star visible near the top and right of center while a Perseid meteor pierces the auroral glow left of picture center, below the bowl of the little dipper . Want to see an aurora? ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...