see the northern lights

It was beautiful, and yet I know it could be a lot better – the time I saw it the show was weak.
I know some day I will see them again.

I have seen and photographed faint Northern Lights while backpacking in the Rockies on the 30th of September.
It was a ery mild display, not spectacular.
On other occasions I have driven out of the city, after receiving auroral alerts, but nothing happened. Too bad we are at the lowest of the solar cycle.

I have seen them a couple of times, but it was never that grand show. I always keep an eye on aurora forecast sites, but even with that it is difficult to find a good opportunity.
I should also add that I not only want to see the northern lights, but also to photograph them. I have done some study on that, and seen a lot of photos on the web, and it would be really cool.