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Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights
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markbmcfc
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stony said:They were visible from Woolley Edge near Barnsley last night, absolutely gutted I missed them.
Don't be gutted, you'll see them better tomorrow.
Get yourself pretty high and look north.
markbmcfc said:stony said:They were visible from Woolley Edge near Barnsley last night, absolutely gutted I missed them.
Don't be gutted, you'll see them better tomorrow.
Get yourself pretty high and look north.
Anything tonight ?
markbmcfc
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Not sure about tonight.
A solar flare from the sun that happened on Sunday hits us tomorrow, so will be much easier to see then.
A solar flare from the sun that happened on Sunday hits us tomorrow, so will be much easier to see then.
markbmcfc said:Not sure about tonight.
A solar flare from the sun that happened on Sunday hits us tomorrow, so will be much easier to see then.
I'll be out somewhere high then, I've always wanted to see them.
markbmcfc
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stony said:markbmcfc said:Not sure about tonight.
A solar flare from the sun that happened on Sunday hits us tomorrow, so will be much easier to see then.
I'll be out somewhere high then, I've always wanted to see them.
Whereabouts are you?
If your anywhere near Rochdale/Oldham area, get yourself to the Saddleworth moors. Perfect spot.
markbmcfc said:stony said:markbmcfc said:Not sure about tonight.
A solar flare from the sun that happened on Sunday hits us tomorrow, so will be much easier to see then.
I'll be out somewhere high then, I've always wanted to see them.
Whereabouts are you?
If your anywhere near Rochdale/Oldham area, get yourself to the Saddleworth moors. Perfect spot.
Moved from Rochdale a few months ago, I'm near Barnsley now.
glen quagmire
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I would love to see this, i will head up to the moors tonight.
markbmcfc
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glen quagmire said:I would love to see this, i will head up to the moors tonight.
Doubt you'll see much if im honest.
Best time to go is around 6 tomorrow, there will still be a little bit of light in the sky from the sunset, they forecast some clear skies with a tiny bit of cloud. You'll get the sunset, Aurora and the cloud effect all in the same eyeshot. Definate Kodak moment.
If your not going to Anfield, go have a look.
glen quagmire
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markbmcfc said:glen quagmire said:I would love to see this, i will head up to the moors tonight.
Doubt you'll see much if im honest.
Best time to go is around 6 tomorrow, there will still be a little bit of light in the sky from the sunset, they forecast some clear skies with a tiny bit of cloud. You'll get the sunset, Aurora and the cloud effect all in the same eyeshot. Definate Kodak moment.
If your not going to Anfield, go have a look.
Thanks mate.
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jacko74 said:They've been visible in this country before, I can remember standing in the back garden watching them some time in the late 80's,early 90's.
Wasn't that impressed to be honest.
Not that I'm intelligent enough to know the technicalities of it, but surely if they are visible in this country they would only be a watered down version?
rickmcfc
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These are 2 websites that I use.
<a class="postlink" href="http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/</a>
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/3</a>
<a class="postlink" href="http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/</a>
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/3</a>
thanks for them....the northern lights the one thing I've promised myself I will experiencerickmcfc said:These are 2 websites that I use.
<a class="postlink" href="http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/</a>
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/3</a>
andyhinch
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Spend half my life in the western lakes and get to see them now and again, the shooting stars always get me, sod all light pollution
Bluemanc100
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rickmcfc said:I would love to see this for real. Has anyone on here ever seen them and do you know when/where is the best place to go without costing a fortune, cheers
Saw them on a job in Scotland at a place called the Kyle of Lochalsh, complete fluke that we saw them but I have to say they are amazing , you have to be lucky with the weather / state of the Ionosphere I believe
rickmcfc
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Bluemanc100 said:rickmcfc said:I would love to see this for real. Has anyone on here ever seen them and do you know when/where is the best place to go without costing a fortune, cheers
Saw them on a job in Scotland at a place called the Kyle of Lochalsh, complete fluke that we saw them but I have to say they are amazing , you have to be lucky with the weather / state of the Ionosphere I believe
Know it well. What a dump!!!
rickmcfc
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BUMP
Just got this email for a red alert this evening!
<a class="postlink" href="http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/</a>
Just got this email for a red alert this evening!
<a class="postlink" href="http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/</a>
LongLang
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The Pink Panther said:Yeah I've seen em. Took the kids to Finnish Lapland just inside the Arctic Circle. Stashed the kids with the elves and me and the missus went on a skidoo trip. We stopped in the middle of a forest where it was pitch black, there was absolutely no artificial light and it was deathly silent and everyone just got off their skidoos and just stood staring up into the sky watching the aurora borealis constantly changing and moving. It was a fantastic green and white colour.
One of the Finnish guides commented that he never gets bored looking at it and everyday he's amazed by it.
Don't see how it's not going to cost you a small fortune - I'd say a minimum of £600 for a 2 day trip.
My mates going to lapland for his honeymoon.
Shidoo trips to see the northern lights
Anight in an ice hotel
A night in an igloo
Dog sleding
Rest of the time in a log cabin
I think he said they are paying about £650 each, which sounds cheap for a week with all the experiences involved. Ill ask him who he booked with and post later.
glen quagmire
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Crooktree sightings
[bigimg]http://www.jimhendersonphotography.com/abp03624.jpg[/bigimg]
[bigimg]http://www.crooktree.com/v/tp/310/258/902073219_4_Aurora-Borealis-Arc-TO24018JHP.jpg[/bigimg]
Is anyone mad enough to come with me tonight? We could split the costs, straight up and back...
[bigimg]http://www.jimhendersonphotography.com/abp03624.jpg[/bigimg]
[bigimg]http://www.crooktree.com/v/tp/310/258/902073219_4_Aurora-Borealis-Arc-TO24018JHP.jpg[/bigimg]
Is anyone mad enough to come with me tonight? We could split the costs, straight up and back...