live commentary updates - Aurora UpDATE
UPDATED 19/04/2024
AURORA ACTIVITY UPDATE FOR TONIGHT
UPDATE 22:40HRS
Some faint purple on camera at the moment.
UPDATE 19:43HRS
A strong Aurora is currently underway as we get closer to dark and night time a bright and strong display will be possible over the whole country. Clear spells are forecast in most places also with the latest satellite imagery available below.
Stay tuned for live updates.
UPDATE 15:45HRS
A CME associated from a M flare on the sun from the 15th April has hit earth around 24 hours after expected. A strong G1 storm is currently in progress this afternoon.
If things remain as they are closer to Dark then a strong Aurora will be possible tonight.
Clear spells are also forecast for tonight.
Stay tuned for further updates closer to Dark.
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What Noctilucent clouds look like
Noctilucent cloud season starts late May and ends during the month of August always look northwards
Observing noctilucent clouds is easy and, best of all, completely free. You don’t need any expensive telescopes, binoculars or cameras. Just a pair of eyes will be fine.
Having said that, a pair of binoculars will allow you to see fascinating detail and structure within an NLC display that is invisible to the naked eye.
You don’t need to be under a pitch black sky to see them, as a good display will be so bright that it will be visible from your back garden or even your bedroom window, as long as you’re facing north.
Noctilucent clouds typically begin to show themselves around midnight, when the summer sky is as dark as it’s going to get.
