2012-04-12

Aurora alert april 12/13

A fast solar wind is buffeting the Earth at present and is being felt as far south as Ireland. As you can see from my magnetometer, activity started about 19:00 bst (18:00UT) and is continuing as I type. Do go out and check your northern horizon for signs of aurorae.

Dave Gradwell

2 comments:

  1. Here you go Dave, thanks for the tip!! Taken from Co.Mayo at about 1 am. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55738210@N05/7073099959/

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  2. Thnx Brian glad you got the alert. And what amazing colours! This type of event is unpredictable and can happen at any time, I was surprised to see the mag jump like that as solar activity is very low at present.

    DaveG

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