Aurora observations - Recent Threads

Last Weekend's Auroral Displays

DaveMitsky — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:15:18 GMT

CMEs struck the magnetosphere on May 18th and 19th, resulting in auroral displays as far south as Colorado.

http://spaceweather.com/gallery/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=81963

http://spaceweather.com/gallery/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=81970

Dave Mitsky

Aurora Alert

DaveMitsky — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:34:46 GMT

There's a good chance that there will be significant auroral activity on Saturday night.

Dave Mitsky

March 17th and 18th Auroral Images

DaveMitsky — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:59:37 GMT

The CME that was ejected recently from AR (1)1692 produced some excellent auroral displays this weekend.

Dave Mitsky

Recent Auroral Activity

DaveMitsky — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:20:10 GMT

There's been quite a lot of auroral activity in the past couple of weeks, despite a relatively low level of solar activity.

Hot-links to follow...

Dave Mitsky

December 26 Aurora

DaveMitsky — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 21:49:26 GMT

There's a great shot of an aurora that occurred in Alaska this morning posted at http://spaceweather.com/gallery/full_image.php?image_name=Ronn-Murray-IMG_0114_1359202024.jpg&PHPSESSID=envv5mro96dal9gmlqoof3nk00

http://spaceweather.com/gallery/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=76051

It's more than likely that these hot links won't work in this post but will work in a subsequent reply.

Dave Mitsky

December 15th Aurora

DaveMitsky — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:38:20 GMT

There's a great photo of an auroral display that took place on December 15th posted at http://spaceweather.com/gallery/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=74802

Dave Mitsky

Recent Auroral Actitivity

DaveMitsky — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:21:00 GMT

A CME struck a glancing blow to the Earth's magnetosphere on September 3rd. There was auroral activity at high northern latitudes.

http://www.spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=04&month=09&year=2012

http://spaceweather.com/gallery/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=71099

http://spaceweather.com/gallery/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=71088

http://spaceweather.com/gallery/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=71064

http://spaceweather.com/gallery/index.php?title=aurora&title2=lights (gallery)

Dave Mitsky

Northern Lights in Mackinac Island Michigan

Masked Marvel — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:09:19 GMT

Just wondering if it is possible to see the Northern Lights from Mackinac Island Michigan and if so what times of year are the best for viewing. Thanks!

Aurora Alert - Saturday Morning

DaveMitsky — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:18:19 GMT

The CME ejected from yesterday's X1.4 flare* should arrive earlier - Saturday morning at 5:17 a.m. EDT - than originally expected.

http://www.spaceweather.com/

http://astrobob.areavoices.com/

http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/pmap/index.html

* http://cs.astronomy.com/asy/observing/f/2/t/55475.aspx

Dave Mitsky

Major CME On July 12th Could Mean Extended Auroral Displays on 14th - 16th

mr Q — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:43:19 GMT

If these displays materialize, they may extend down to 40 degrees latitude or lower.

For current updates, see the links below:

Kp index

And for a world map of current displays:

MAP

Auroa Alert

mr Q — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:55:40 GMT

For the past couple days, the Kp index has been from 4-6 and indicates a good chance of a display using the prediction map in the below link:

MAP

Great Aurora Footage from the ISS

DaveMitsky — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:36:02 GMT

Beautiful images of auroral displays from the International Space Station earlier this month can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-BicSV9RAw&feature=g-all-u&context=G2976d4cFAAAAAAAAAAA

Another video from early this year at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAIyVZoXv9M&feature=related is also worth watching.

Dave Mitsky

Auroral Images

DaveMitsky — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:04:33 GMT

See http://www.alaskadispatch.com/slideshow/photos-alaskans-photograph-northern-lights and http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/16/10719593-northern-lights-make-for-must-see-tv?chromedomain=cosmiclog for some recent aurora stills and videos.

Dave Mitsky

Latest Solar Event For Auroral Displays

mr Q — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:43:35 GMT

The latest solar event that could produce auroral displays on the nights of the 15th (Alaska) and 16th - 18th for the rest of the world, occurred on March 13th. Check Kp levels at the below link for updated possibilities of displays.(Please visit the site to view this file)

Aurora/Geomagnetic Storm Alert

DaveMitsky — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:45:09 GMT

A major solar flare (X5.4) occurred yesterday evening at 7:28 p.m. EST (00:28 UT). A smaller flare (X1.3) followed not long afterwards. Two CMEs associated with these flares are heading Earthward. A G3 geomagnetic storm is expected to begin Thursday morning and last into Friday.

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/news/News030712-X1.5.html

There's a possibility that power and communications disruptions may occur.

http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20120307/US.SCI.Solar.Storm/?cid=hero_media

Dave Mitsky

Aurora Map

mr Q — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:34:48 GMT

Just found this site and wanted to share the find with anyone interested in aurora observing. It's a "test" program so who knows how long it will be available so enjoy it while you can

Link:

(Please visit the site to view this file)

The link does not seem to be included in this post. Use" OVATION aurora" on a search engine ?( It does go to the site)

WOW! these are real cool.

BAZ PEARCE — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:12:17 GMT

Hi All,

I just grabbed these images from the Auroramax website based in Yellowknife, Canada. A right click on the image allows you to "save picture as".

http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/auroramax/connect.asp

An hour ago when i 1st looked there was a tiny streak of green bottom center. Another quick snoop before i set off shopping, and these were live. Added a new photobucket album:-

http://s1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee414/BazPearce/Auroras/

Enjoy,

Baz.

Aurora Alert

DaveMitsky — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:25:15 GMT

An Earth-directed CME erupted from Sunspot 1401 on January 19. Auroral activity is possible today at 22:30 UT (+/- 7 hrs).

http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast

Dave Mitsky

Further Auroral Activity Possible

DaveMitsky — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:14:28 GMT

A M9-class solar flare has resulted in a CME that may produce aurorae on January 24th and 25th.

http://www.spaceweather.com/

http://www.space.com/14315-earthbound-solar-storm.html?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=SP_01232012

Dave Mitsky

Aurora Videos +

WinterSolstice — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:50:02 GMT

Here are a few videos from the Astronomy Picture of the Day website, showing auroras and other wonders you may enjoy.

Northern Sky

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110328.html

Earth

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110927.html

Earth

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111121.html

Clouds

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110516.html

Saturn

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110315.html

Comet

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=125774121

November 28 Aurora Video

DaveMitsky — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:05:46 GMT

A CME struck the Earth's magnetosphere at 21:45 UT on November 28 producing auroral activity at northern latitudes. A time-lapse video of the event is posted at http://vimeo.com/32848848

Dave Mitsky

Thanksgiving Auroral Display Photos

DaveMitsky — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:18:31 GMT

See http://www.spaceweather.com/ for images of auroral activity that took place at high latitudes on November 24.

Dave Mitsky

September Aurora from ISS

leo731 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:36:04 GMT

Hi all,

Sky at Night gave me a heads up about this short video taken from the ISS of an Aurora. It is quite interesting to watch and gives us a vantage point that is rather unique.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmQrRC6lerk

Enjoy,

Aurora seen all across the U.S. into the south

tkerr — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:32:26 GMT

Last night the Aurora were seen here as far south as North Carolina and even into Alabama. I missed it and don't even have a good excuse...

http://spaceweather.com/

Possible Auroral Activity

DaveMitsky — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:44:30 GMT

AR 11339 (Sunspot 1339) may produce auroral activity in the near future.

http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/news/story/57356/increasing-chance-to-see-amazi.asp

Dave Mitsky