Our Ancestors in 1859 may have seen the conditions of our SUN being reported today. NOAA scientist, report "The strongest solar storm on record occurred in 1859 during another below-average cycle." The 1859 storm shorted out telegraph wires, causing fires in North America and Europe. It produced northern lights (the auroras that ring the North Pole) so bright that people are said to have read newspapers by their light at night. Those who would like to read the report in full: Source: _http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090508-solar-activity-peak-2013.html_ (http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/090508-solar-activity-peak-2013.html) Many of our ancestry books by Southeastern Kentucky Authors have made reference to many strange things that persons saw happen or experienced. Those ancestors of 1859 era would probably consider our 2009 era as people of another planet, compared with 1859 era. LISTDAD **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823232x1201398636/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= May5909footerNO62)