Northern Lights seen THIS EVENING in Essex

Darren S
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27 February 2014 21:30:17

I'm posting this in the main weather forum for maximum visibility. Afterwards it can be moved to Science and Nature...

Someone has just posted this photo on Facebook, taken from Brentwood, Essex. If the Northern Lights can be seen this far south, presumably just about anywhere in the UK has a chance of seeing them.

Unfortunately, my little patch of Berkshire has lots of light pollution from the rest of Arborfield, and Lower Earley and Winnersh to the north of it, so I can't see anything. But those of you in more rural locations, can you see anything?

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Hungry Tiger
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27 February 2014 21:34:26

#2

I'm posting this in the main weather forum for maximum visibility. Afterwards it can be moved to Science and Nature... Someone has just posted this photo on Facebook, taken from Brentwood, Essex. If the Northern Lights can be seen this far south, presumably just about anywhere in the UK has a chance of seeing them. Unfortunately, my little patch of Berkshire has lots of light pollution from the rest of Arborfield, and Lower Earley and Winnersh to the north of it, so I can't see anything. But those of you in more rural locations, can you see anything?

Originally Posted by: Darren S

I think I'll have a look outside now.

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cowman
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27 February 2014 21:52:27

#3

Just the stars.i'm afraid.

Bugglesgate
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27 February 2014 21:55:02

#4

Had a look outside here but couldn't see anything. There is some light pollution from a nearby roundabout but the village lighting is quite sebdued and I'm in the northern part of the village so the sky to the north is quite dark - I'm pretty sure there wasn't anything going on when I looked.

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Ulric
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27 February 2014 21:57:26

#5

Nothing here. I'm guessing that Chelmsford must be on fire.

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Hungry Tiger
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27 February 2014 21:57:51

#6

I didn't see it - apart from getting huge amounts of mud on my boots and trousers.

Last time I saw the northern lights was about 4 years ago at close to midnight on the way back from the pub.

And no - I hadn't had too much.

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ARTzeman
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27 February 2014 22:09:43

#7

Only the lights from Bath seen here and a few stars.

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Others just get wet.
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nsrobins
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27 February 2014 22:11:19

#8

And here's the X4 CME from a few days ago that's responsible:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jukJsH5L-Ss#t=13

Field strengths have settled now from earlier. Unfortunately, my text alert didn't get picked-up in time so I missed it.

Neil
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Chiltern Blizzard
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27 February 2014 22:18:45

#9

Nothing here in west Herts... Missed the action it seems...

Rendlesham, Suffolk 20m asl

Dougie
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27 February 2014 22:21:12

#10

Some nice photo's on the Beeb web site.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26378027

Ha'way the lads

ARTzeman
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27 February 2014 22:32:28

#11

Some nice photo's on the Beeb web site.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26378027

Originally Posted by: Dougie

Very good skies with those images on the beeb.

Some people walk in the rain.
Others just get wet.
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doctormog
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27 February 2014 22:34:12

#12

Not the best photo of the Aurora you'll ever see but given the light pollution from the city and the view over hundreds of streretlights it could be worse I suppose.

The Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen

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Quantum
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27 February 2014 23:54:36

#13

Northern scotland could see a real treat over the next hour or so. Possibly even northern lights overhead for the northern isles. Easily visible into southern scotland too.

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Total: 8 days with snow/sleet falling.

2022/2023 Snow days (approx 850hpa temp):

18/12 (-1), 06/03 (-6), 08/03 (-8), 09/03 (-6), 10/03 (-8), 11/03 (-5), 14/03 (-6)

Total: 7 days with snow/sleet falling.

2021/2022 Snow days (approx 850hpa temp):

26/11 (-5), 27/11 (-7), 28/11 (-6), 02/12 (-6), 06/01 (-5), 07/01 (-6), 06/02 (-5), 19/02 (-5), 24/02 (-7), 30/03 (-7), 31/03 (-8), 01/04 (-8)
Total: 12 days with snow/sleet falling.

Dougie
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28 February 2014 03:21:57

#14

I have never seen an Aurora which is something I want to rectify this year. The photo from Doc gives a good indication of how vivid they can be, and stand out well even with all the light pollution.

Nice pic Doc

Ha'way the lads

Gusty
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28 February 2014 06:23:50

#15

The one and only time I've seen them this far south was back in October 1992.

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idj20
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28 February 2014 07:29:44

#16

Had a peep at 12 am as skies was clear at that time but couldn't see anything. Obviously I was too far south then there is the light pollution.

One day.

Folkestone Harbour.

four
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28 February 2014 07:41:26

#17

Had a peep at 12 am as skies was clear at that time but couldn't see anything. Obviously I was too far south then there is the light pollution. One day.

Originally Posted by: idj20

They do come and go much more suddenly than you'd expect and often return several times if they've appeared earlier in a night.
Didn't see anything here either despite looking out 3 or 4 times.

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