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Anyone watching for Northern Lights tonight?

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GlueNoGlue · 10/05/2024 21:57

It’s supposed to be a perfect night to see them in the U.K. the combination of the solar flare and the clear sky means they’re potentially visible from anywhere in the U.K. Just wondering if I’m the only one staring out the window hoping to see something!

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Dunnoburt · 11/05/2024 22:50

Nothing yet in Wiltshire

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GlueNoGlue · 11/05/2024 22:43

@notimagain its in the red still and clear (where I am at least!) so keeping everything crossed

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notimagain · 11/05/2024 22:34

Hate to say it but the last set of predictions run by NOAA in the last hour didn't look terribly promising for the southern uk.

Even so worth a look with fingers crossed.

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/aurora-dashboard-experimental

Aurora Dashboard (Experimental) | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/aurora-dashboard-experimental

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GlueNoGlue · 11/05/2024 22:14

It’s pitch black here already, is it still light in other areas?

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notimagain · 11/05/2024 22:11

tridento · 11/05/2024 21:59

Sorry that should read 23:00-02:00

The apps really can't predict to that level of accuracy - as soon as it's dark it's worth looking.

SabreIsMyFave · 11/05/2024 22:05

oakleaffy · 11/05/2024 13:46

I votedYanbu despite missing them!
I noticed the beautifully fine sickle moon 🌙 in the early evening sky with magnificent pinks and blues- hopefully tonight they will be visible here 🤞🌙🌌🤩

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I hope so! I feel so sad for the folk that missed them! Good luck tonight everyone.! 😍

SonicTheHodgeheg · 11/05/2024 21:59

Can anyone advise on iPhone settings for a good photo ?

tridento · 11/05/2024 21:59

Sorry that should read 23:00-02:00

tridento · 11/05/2024 21:58

Apparently 22:00-02:00

bferkoff · 11/05/2024 21:54

Nothing so far! It’s still quite light though

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GlueNoGlue · 11/05/2024 21:50

Can anyone see anything tonight?

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TheFormidableMrsC · 11/05/2024 21:29

Schoolhelp23 · 11/05/2024 13:06

Anyone see anything from one of the London parks? I'm very central so didn't see a thing, gutted! Going to take the kids somewhere tonight but don't know where - Parliament Hill?!

My daughter lives in a flat in Finsbury Park and there was a lovely view across the city despite the light pollution. Late though, after midnight.

oakleaffy · 11/05/2024 13:46

SabreIsMyFave · 11/05/2024 12:56

Who on earth has clicked on YABU? Confused

Are these the ones who missed the Northern Lights, and it's made them salty, and bitter?! 😆

As a pps said @GlueNoGlue thanks for starting this thread. I went out to look because of you (AND SAW THE NORTHERN LIGHTS!) Grin

I votedYanbu despite missing them!
I noticed the beautifully fine sickle moon 🌙 in the early evening sky with magnificent pinks and blues- hopefully tonight they will be visible here 🤞🌙🌌🤩

Schoolhelp23 · 11/05/2024 13:06

Anyone see anything from one of the London parks? I'm very central so didn't see a thing, gutted! Going to take the kids somewhere tonight but don't know where - Parliament Hill?!

SabreIsMyFave · 11/05/2024 12:56

Who on earth has clicked on YABU? Confused

Are these the ones who missed the Northern Lights, and it's made them salty, and bitter?! 😆

As a pps said @GlueNoGlue thanks for starting this thread. I went out to look because of you (AND SAW THE NORTHERN LIGHTS!) Grin

notimagain · 11/05/2024 09:14

As a bit of background FWIW the likes of NOAA that monitor solar activity gave the heads up that this might be a longer lasting storm than usual because there were several solar events (Coronal Mass Ejections, or CMEs) in a sequence a couple of day back rather than the normal single event- so doubly crossing fingers for tonight..

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

Homepage | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

TurkeyonJoeysHead · 11/05/2024 09:09

Me too @mynamechangemyrules I'm gutted - for once I was actually awake til past midnight and no idea how I missed this was happening!

Ive always wanted to see them and even travelled to Iceland for them but missed out there as well! Shall definitely be up again tonight and checking.

Noname99 · 11/05/2024 09:05

TurquoiseDress · 11/05/2024 07:03

This is an amazing thread! 😍💫

I seem to have had a relatively early night and totally missed the northern lights! Sad

Does anyone know if they will be back tonight?!

What a sight seeing all your photos...the best MN thread for a long time

Smile

Met office say it might happen again tonight.
Aurora watch uk agrees!

Anyone watching for Northern Lights tonight?
CurrentHun · 11/05/2024 08:55

Fantastic thread. I could see white streaks in the sky until 2am and pinkish ‘clouds’ which turned vivid colours in phone view. I thought urban light pollution would ruin it too, but no. What a lovely phenomenon.

notimagain · 11/05/2024 08:49

There’s for all the great images…we’re south of the UK by about 10 degrees, in Europe and there was nothing here, certainly at/before local midnight.

Sadly the way these things work means is generally there’s a big upturn in activity once the event starts but then it tails off, meaning night two is usually nowhere near as good as night one.

However never say never so I’ll be checking again tonight, fingers crossed.

mynamechangemyrules · 11/05/2024 08:48

Oh I'm so happy to read we may be able to see them again tonight! Somehow despite being addicted to the radio and my phone, I missed they were happening and have been seething all morning that I missed them 😂

Littlewhitedove · 11/05/2024 08:42

We had an amazing display on the South Coast in Hampshire.

Anyone watching for Northern Lights tonight?
Cadela · 11/05/2024 08:30

Stayed up far too late but got a fab shot in the middle of the city so even with light pollution it’s possible to see.

Hopefully it’s happening again tonight, so beautiful!

Anyone watching for Northern Lights tonight?
stickygotstuck · 11/05/2024 08:10

@GlueNoGlue , thank you for starting this thread, I'd have missed them if it weren't for it.

Like other PPs I've been waiting to see them for years and it never worked out. They did have a huge emotional effect on me last night. And, unexpectedly, seeing everyone's photos, some very similar to mine, has made me feel a sort it universal human connectedness I rarely experience. So thanks everyone! 💐

Hoping I can show them to DD tonight 🤞, she was asleep by the time DH and I came out to look - he's was chuffed as me!

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GlueNoGlue · 11/05/2024 07:46

TurquoiseDress · 11/05/2024 07:03

This is an amazing thread! 😍💫

I seem to have had a relatively early night and totally missed the northern lights! Sad

Does anyone know if they will be back tonight?!

What a sight seeing all your photos...the best MN thread for a long time

Smile

Im keeping everything crossed for tonight too! It’s a big flair so hopefully!!!!

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