Aurora Prospects 2014

Furez · 12-09-2014 7:12pm

Thick haze here in monaghan, I can barely see the sun setting. Pity but at least Ive seen it before.

Bongalongherb · 12-09-2014 7:17pm

Elmer Blooker wrote: »

we just don't have a bright moon to contend with (87% illuminated tonight) but I'm sure its as hazy all over the country as it is where I am, easterlies are generally not good for visibility.

Very misty the last few nights at Dublin airport location. It's not looking good at all for the next day or two at least. No good at all for meteors or the moon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dfwKB-zzlE

maquiladora · 12-09-2014 7:49pm

So far just a moderate storm. Kp 6. Needs to be stronger than that for aurora to be visible here.

12-09-2014 8:53pm

maquiladora wrote: »

So far just a moderate storm. Kp 6. Needs to be stronger than that for aurora to be visible here.

Won't make any odds with this cloud we have now, always the way

Cianmcliam · 12-09-2014 9:07pm

hellboy99 wrote: »

Won't make any odds with this cloud we have now, always the way

Thanks for that, am in Wicklow but thinking of heading north, will sit tight for more reports.

Lmao_Man · 12-09-2014 9:07pm

So it's not looking good is it for tonight?
Around Leinster if it makes any odds.

Bongalongherb · 12-09-2014 9:26pm

Lmao_Man wrote: »

So it's not looking good is it for tonight?
Around Leinster if it makes any odds.

Dry tonight with clear spells. Mist and fog will become widespread overnight, with some dense fog in places around dawn.

highdef · 12-09-2014 9:36pm

Cloud is moving from south to north. There is a clearance moving northwards at the moment and is currently stretching from around the Galway to Dublin line. It's not completely clear in the clearer area but better than the muck over the past few hours.

fits · 12-09-2014 9:41pm

What is kp index at the moment? In Finland and sky has cleared but can't get my usual sites to load on phone.

fits · 12-09-2014 9:43pm

Wanna know if its worth my while cycling outside city limits. I'm at 63 degrees latitude.

maquiladora · 12-09-2014 9:50pm

12-09-2014 9:58pm

Not looking good for here then

Video · 12-09-2014 10:10pm

will it possibly extend down more if the storm gets stronger? i don't have a clue about these things

maquiladora · 12-09-2014 10:38pm

Reports of faint aurora visible as far south as Norfolk and Oxfordshire in the UK at the moment, so should be visible here too if there are any clear skies up north.

Meanwhile in Sweden...

mel.b · 12-09-2014 10:56pm

So i'm sitting here in the car overlooking a beac in Donegal. When do i give up waiting for the cloud to clear? I can see the occasional star and the moon popping out from behind clouds but that's it

maquiladora · 12-09-2014 11:08pm

Faint aurora reports from east Donegal on twitter.

mel.b · 12-09-2014 11:12pm

maquiladora wrote: »

Faint aurora reports from east Donegal on twitter.

It appears to be clearing here in Narin, so i'll wait it out a bit longer

Bongalongherb · 12-09-2014 11:19pm

The only Aurora I will see tonight will be the Aurora of the Dublin airport runway lights. :mad:

fits · 12-09-2014 11:23pm

Cycled 6km out of city. Too cloudy and moon is very bright. Cycled back home again and cloud has cleared. Car would be handy at these times. I ave seen them from city centre before but I think I will turn in as its heading for 2am here.

maquiladora · 12-09-2014 11:27pm

Looking better.

I don't remember seeing such a high probably reaching that far south on this graphic before.

Lmao_Man · 12-09-2014 11:31pm

maquiladora wrote: »

Looking better.

I don't remember seeing such a high probably reaching that far south on this graphic before.

Is now the time to be looking yeah? Heard 1am yesterday.

maquiladora · 12-09-2014 11:32pm

Lmao_Man wrote: »

Is now the time to be looking yeah? Heard 1am yesterday.

Yep now and over the next few hours.

delw · 12-09-2014 11:40pm

Clear sky's here but urban lighting hampering any chance of seeing anything

JustAddWater · 12-09-2014 11:42pm

delw wrote: »

Clear sky's here but urban lighting hampering any chance of seeing anything

Where are you? .... North dublin here, heading to tara hill

If I see nothing then at least I'll enjoy the drive

Video · 12-09-2014 11:44pm

I'll be looking north for the next few hours hoping it stretches down towards us...Now if my neighbours would just go to bed and turn off their f-ing lights that would be great

maquiladora · 12-09-2014 11:46pm

Kp 8 is forecasted at the moment. Subject to change.

Lmao_Man · 13-09-2014 12:07am

maquiladora wrote: »

Looking better.

I don't remember seeing such a high probably reaching that far south on this graphic before.

Is now the time to be looking yeah? Heard 1am yesterday.

delw · 13-09-2014 12:12am

JustAddWater wrote: »

Where are you? .... North dublin here, heading to tara hill

If I see nothing then at least I'll enjoy the drive

Yeah north dublin city
Take care on that drive

Auldloon · 13-09-2014 12:14am

Aurora watch are saying it's not gonna happen. I'm in norway and nowt. Might save you a drive.

fits · 13-09-2014 12:18am

Well it is happening in east Finland. Massive display I can even see it in city centre. All throughout the sky' wish I was away fromthe light pollution.

maquiladora · 13-09-2014 12:18am

Auldloon wrote: »

Aurora watch are saying it's not gonna happen. I'm in norway and nowt. Might save you a drive.

You must be in the wrong part of Norway! This is from someone in Norway tonight...

Gonzo · 13-09-2014 2:29am

can't see anything from here, misty sky and moon too bright.

JJJJNR · 13-09-2014 2:33am

Just back from sally gap/laragh. nothing.

the2hurdys · 13-09-2014 2:35am

Nothing in Tipperary elusive aurora

maquiladora · 13-09-2014 8:38am

Well it got up to Kp 7, was the strongest geomagnetic storm of the year. But it sounds like viewing conditions were pretty poor here.

Some great pictures here.

http://spaceweathergallery.com/aurora_gallery.html

tylercollins · 13-09-2014 9:42am

I had a fantastic view last night... of fog/mist.

Urfa · 13-09-2014 12:27pm

Hey is anyone heading out for a look tonight??

Cianmcliam · 13-09-2014 12:58pm

Yes, will be heading up north from Wicklow, hoping for a good weather/aurora forecast.

mel.b · 13-09-2014 1:31pm

Yes, heading for Malin Head. Mixture of sun & haze here atm....hopefully stays clear.

Urfa · 13-09-2014 2:50pm

O great might chance it again so!! I went to the hill of tara last night but theres far too much light polution from navan town. Anyone any other suggestions? Im not familiar with the area and traveling from Dublin!!??

morebabies · 13-09-2014 4:22pm

about what time should I hope to see something? (rural Mayo)

fits · 13-09-2014 4:32pm

Im not sure, think the main event is over...

morebabies · 13-09-2014 4:42pm

fits wrote: »

Im not sure, think the main event is over...

Yeah it is but rte have got my hopes up again:

Astronomy Ireland has said that there is a strong chance people in Ireland will catch a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights tonight.
The spectacular display of multi-coloured solar waves were expected to light up the dark sky yesterday but dense cloud led to poor visibility.

Astronomy Ireland's David Moore says there's a 90% chance people will tonight see the aurora.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0913/643491-northern-lights/

fits · 13-09-2014 4:45pm

Only kp2 right now. Lovely clear skies here though so might be worth keeping am eye on. But I suspect main event is over.

mel.b · 13-09-2014 7:13pm

After a lovely sunny day here marlin Head it has clouded over again

if i hear it's clear further south i won't be happy (and will be sorely tempted to get in the car & go home!)

userofnames123 · 13-09-2014 7:24pm

morebabies wrote: »

Yeah it is but rte have got my hopes up again

Anyone know what time is best to look out for them?

the2hurdys · 13-09-2014 7:29pm

Really want to optimise chances of seeing this am in Tipperary any suggestions of where to head to?

fits · 13-09-2014 7:30pm

Its all quiet right now. Wouldn't get the hopes up too high for tonight.

mdogg88 · 13-09-2014 7:42pm

What are the chances of seeing the aurora in the kildare area tonight? or where should I drive to give me the best show?

Calibos · 13-09-2014 7:56pm

Learn to take everything out of David Moores from AI's mouth with a lorry load of salt.

Aurora Prospects 2014

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