Better than last night??

So far fewer rapid changes in the lights than last night, but in
contrast, most of the activity seems to be in the S SW and SE though
the sky overall seems to have a glow of its own.
For the last half-hour there has been a virtually constant corona
slightly south of the zenith with occasional red rays emanating in
contrast to the predominant green rays. Bands of green to the SW and
S. Probably means a better display for more southerly watchers.



Michael

55:8:24 N 6:41:42 W

michael wrote:

So far fewer rapid changes in the lights than last night, but in
contrast, most of the activity seems to be in the S SW and SE though
the sky overall seems to have a glow of its own.
For the last half-hour there has been a virtually constant corona
slightly south of the zenith with occasional red rays emanating in
contrast to the predominant green rays. Bands of green to the SW and
S. Probably means a better display for more southerly watchers.



Michael

55:8:24 N 6:41:42 W

I just poked my head out for a look and didn't see anything (I'm at
56:25N, 3:14W). I'd assumed there wasn't much happening tonight as I
didn't see anything earlier.

Must pop out for another, longer look....

David P.

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So far fewer rapid changes in the lights than last night, but in
contrast, most of the activity seems to be in the S SW and SE though
the sky overall seems to have a glow of its own.
For the last half-hour there has been a virtually constant corona
slightly south of the zenith with occasional red rays emanating in
contrast to the predominant green rays. Bands of green to the SW and
S. Probably means a better display for more southerly watchers.

Brilliant VHF radio propagation again this evening here in Essex.
100% clouds and rain cover so no optical observation; but no problem with
reception of many stations from around the Baltic countries and as far south
as the Channel Isles via the auroral curtains.

Always well worth monitoring the aurorae by radio if too cloudy for optics.

Anthony

wrote:

I just poked my head out for a look and didn't see anything (I'm at
56:25N, 3:14W). I'd assumed there wasn't much happening tonight as I
didn't see anything earlier.

Must pop out for another, longer look....

Wow!!!!

It's getting a bit cold out there, but it is an AMAZING show tonight
again. I can't believe the skies actually cleared for it again, and
hopefully tomorrow night will stay clear as well.

Did anyone else see that brilliant orange-red glow overhead right
through Taurus? It made Aldeberan even more glowing red!

Now there are flickering curtains of light rising up from the Northern
horizon - totally incredible.

I need something hot to drink though before venturing out again.

David P.

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Did anyone else see that brilliant orange-red glow overhead right
through Taurus? It made Aldeberan even more glowing red!

Thats the only thing I noticed almost missed it cos I was looking north
trying to get a break in the clouds. Sky clearing a bit here in N.Ireland
might take a trip away from town. Wasn't really impressive here cos getting
backscatter of sodium lights from clouds at 1500 feet.

I'll pop out in 15 mins and decide if I will go for a drive

Stan