[News] Solar Storm Warning

[Zeberdi]

For those who can’t see it -

This.

For about the first time ever, phone cameras were able to capture an image that was better then the eye can see.

That's not to say that it wasn't visible with the naked eye, but a phone was able to make it look somewhat better.

The problem here was low cloud and fog over the forest so nothing was visible even with a phone (which I knew was the best way to see the view).

I just went back out and can now see a few stars - so took a few shots.

Pretty awful images compared to everyone else I’m afraid even upping the sat levels a bit.

But it’s something (completely invisible to naked eye though )

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I haven't got to get up early, I'm not sure I could do an 'allnighter' anymore though! Is there an eta for it to peak again? If it's 4am then I'm not staying up that late, if it's an hour I think I could manage it.

It’s peaking again now. Look at the stars, and you may see what looks like whisps of clouds and then look through your phone lens. The camera picks up the greens more readily, but the red was easy to see with the naked eye. Try and get away from light pollution.

 

[Ike and Tina Burner]

From the the top of Elm Grove and by Brighton racecourse. Not that visible unfortunately but still stunning, although my nightshot mode makes them look probably 10 times better.

 

[Justice]

They are now saying some people that exposed themselves to the flares have started biting others

 

[Commander]

Taken from my window in Haywards Heath

 

[Jam The Man]

Cassiopeia in Lancing. Beautiful sight!

 

[FCB]

They are now saying some people that exposed themselves to the flares have started biting other

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[Paskman]

A couple more from around midnight last night in Polegate

 

[Taybha]

 

[Thunder Bolt]

If this solar activity keeps up, tonight will be more spectacular. The readings are higher than

last night, 932 was the peak.

 

[Garyoldfan]

I’ve not seen one yet

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Will stay up and drive to the Dyke tonight if it's still looking lively.

 

[TomandJerry]

 

[portlock seagull]

I’ve not seen one yet

See solar storm thread

 

[LANGDON SEAGULL]

 

[Bodian]

If this solar activity keeps up, tonight will be more spectacular. The readings are higher than View attachment 182186last night, 932 was the peak.

Post Eurovision Aurora!

 

[pasty]

And yes, I did miss it and yes, I am bitter.

 

[portlock seagull]

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And yes, I did miss it and yes, I am bitter.

Tonight is expected to be better apparently

 

[Guinness Boy]

 

[Bodian]

Overall I found it an odd experience wandering around my town at 1.30 am - it's dead quiet, with the sound of Oystercatchers in the bay clearly audible, which you can't hear during the day with all the hubbub. Must admit to being a little underwhelmed by what I could see with the naked eye - thought it would be much more obvious. It was mainly white-ish streaks, bit like a diffused searchlight. But came out so much better on a photo.