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Roger Parsons
Monday, November 6, 2023 5:45:05 AM

Makes a pleasant change from the fireworks. I'll go and have a look for it.
Cheers Roger. Have a good night. 😊👍 

Originally Posted by: ozone_aurora 

I see there is an Amber Alert now - 05.45hrs. Yesterday's was a Red Alert.
Check this link for the data:
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/ 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
Roger Parsons
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 8:40:32 PM
Piece in: Spaceweather.com : SAR arcs - not the same as STEVE.
A GLOBAL OUTBREAK OF RED 'SAR ARCS': A CME struck Earth on Nov. 5th, springing a leak in our planet's electrical ring current system. The result was a global outbreak of red lights in the sky called 'SAR arcs.' They looked like auroras, but they were not. Get the full story on today's edition. https://spaceweather.com/ 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
Bolty
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 5:48:21 PM

There will be a lunar occultation of Venus on the morning of 9 November (Thursday) from the UK and Europe. At about 09:40, the Waning Crescent Moon will move in front of Venus for about an hour. Under good conditions, Venus can actually be seen during the daytime, so weather permitting, it might be worth taking a look.

https://in-the-sky.org/news.php?id=20231109_16_100 

Originally Posted by: Bolty 



The weather about to cock this up as well, around here, by the looks of it... 😐
Scott
Blackrod, Lancashire (4 miles south of Chorley) at 156m asl.
My weather station 
ozone_aurora
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6:21:40 PM

Piece in: Spaceweather.com : SAR arcs - not the same as STEVE.
A GLOBAL OUTBREAK OF RED 'SAR ARCS': A CME struck Earth on Nov. 5th, springing a leak in our planet's electrical ring current system. The result was a global outbreak of red lights in the sky called 'SAR arcs.' They looked like auroras, but they were not. Get the full story on today's edition. https://spaceweather.com/ 

Originally Posted by: Roger Parsons 


Most interesting, especially if it was seen in low latitudes.

With increasingly advanced technology and at more affordable prices, amateur and professional scientists and hobbyists could well capture things that are new to science.

I must say that I believe to have captured something resembling the SAR arcs or an aurora on Venus on 5th September this year! I'll post the pics sometime.
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ozone_aurora
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6:24:25 PM

The weather about to cock this up as well, around here, by the looks of it... 😐

Originally Posted by: Bolty 


Yep, thanks to the damned Cardigan Bay and Atlantic Ocean! Looks like it will reach Sheffield too. 😡
Roger Parsons
Friday, November 10, 2023 6:02:45 AM
Space Weather News for Nov. 10, 2023
https://spaceweather.com 

ANOTHER CME IS HEADING FOR EARTH:
An eruption on the sun yesterday hurled a CME directly toward Earth. NOAA and NASA models agree that it will reach our planet during the late hours of Saturday, Nov. 11th. The impact could produce a G2-class (Moderate) geomagnetic storm with auroras in northern-tier US states. Updates @ Spaceweather.com.

Keep checking Aurorawatch:
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/ 

 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
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Bolty
Saturday, November 11, 2023 2:19:25 PM
I noticed Venus in the sky before. It's amazing how you can actually see it in broad sunshine if you know where to look. It's a testament to how bright it actually is. In fact it's the only object (other than the Sun and Moon) bright enough to cast shadows.
Scott
Blackrod, Lancashire (4 miles south of Chorley) at 156m asl.
My weather station 
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The Beast from the East
Sunday, November 12, 2023 3:00:22 AM

I noticed Venus in the sky before. It's amazing how you can actually see it in broad sunshine if you know where to look. It's a testament to how bright it actually is. In fact it's the only object (other than the Sun and Moon) bright enough to cast shadows.

Originally Posted by: Bolty 



How long does it take for the light from Venus to reach us? Its fascinating we can see objects so many miles away with the naked eye. Yet it would take months or years of travel to reach them unless we invent new technology

 
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Bolty
Sunday, November 12, 2023 3:45:52 AM

How long does it take for the light from Venus to reach us? Its fascinating we can see objects so many miles away with the naked eye. Yet it would take months or years of travel to reach them unless we invent new technology

 

Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 



It depends where it is in its orbit in relation to Earth. At inferior conjunction (in between Earth and the Sun), it's about 2 minutes and 20 seconds. At superior conjunction (when it's on the opposite side of the Sun), it can be as long as 17½ minutes.

It shows how vast the distances involved are when it takes light this long to reach us. To put it into perspective, light from the Moon only takes 1.25 seconds. And even still, Venus is very close to us, compared to the outer planets.
Scott
Blackrod, Lancashire (4 miles south of Chorley) at 156m asl.
My weather station 
Bolty
Sunday, November 12, 2023 6:46:51 AM
Well, it looks like the aurora didn't materialise last night, despite all of the hype. Aurora Watch showed no signs of any major geomagnetic activity at all.

Also, the skies were clear too, so I bet that had something to do with it as well. 😉
Scott
Blackrod, Lancashire (4 miles south of Chorley) at 156m asl.
My weather station 
Roger Parsons
Friday, November 17, 2023 9:08:56 AM
If your sky is clear and dark....
Leonid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse of the shooting stars
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-63670222 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
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Roger Parsons
Saturday, November 18, 2023 3:43:34 PM
"SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket but loses contact after eight minutes of flight. The top part of the rocket successfully separated from the booster which then blew up. Contact was then lost with the main rocket."

SpaceX Starship Launches But Fails After Take Off.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/science-environment-67462128 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
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DEW
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Monday, November 20, 2023 5:45:02 PM
https://news.sky.com/story/astronauts-accidentally-drop-toolbox-during-space-walk-and-you-could-see-it-from-earth-13006280 

Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara spent six hours and 42 minutes outside the ISS carrying out maintenance work. But in the process, one bag floated away.

[The Daily Wail couldn't resist an uncalled-for sexist headline on the topic)
War does not determine who is right, only who is left - Bertrand Russell

Chichester 12m asl
Roger Parsons
Saturday, November 25, 2023 8:41:58 AM
Moon and Jupiter [and Saturn] nicely visible this week: Full moon 27th.
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/astronomy/night-sky-highlights-november-2023 

 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
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The Beast from the East
Saturday, November 25, 2023 9:40:11 AM

Moon and Jupiter [and Saturn] nicely visible this week: Full moon 27th.
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/blog/astronomy/night-sky-highlights-november-2023 

 

Originally Posted by: Roger Parsons 



Was wondering what that bright star was next to the moon. Didnt realise Jupiter could be that bright, couldnt see Saturn though, where abouts would that be?
 
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ozone_aurora
Saturday, November 25, 2023 10:17:26 AM

Was wondering what that bright star was next to the moon. Didnt realise Jupiter could be that bright, couldnt see Saturn though, where abouts would that be?
 

Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 


Best seen just after dusk in the southern to southwestern sky; it's some way to the bottom right of Jupiter (about 4 o'clock position). It looks like an ordinary yellow star, but is the brightest 'star' in that part of the sky.
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Roger Parsons
Saturday, November 25, 2023 1:54:02 PM

Was wondering what that bright star was next to the moon. Didnt realise Jupiter could be that bright, couldnt see Saturn though, where abouts would that be?
 

Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 

I recommend you download Stellarium or use it online. Links below. It's free and brilliant. I'd start with the 2nd.
When I last looked Saturn was in the eastern sky when the Moon and Jupiter were westering. But of course, they all move!  😁
http://stellarium.org/en_GB/ 
https://stellarium-web.org/ 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
Roger Parsons
Saturday, November 25, 2023 4:47:03 PM

I recommend you download Stellarium or use it online. Links below. It's free and brilliant. I'd start with the 2nd.
When I last looked Saturn was in the eastern sky when the Moon and Jupiter were westering. But of course, they all move!  😁
http://stellarium.org/en_GB/ 
https://stellarium-web.org/ 

Originally Posted by: Roger Parsons 

A good rising Moon with Jupiter in attendance to the East. Saturn to the South.
https://stellarium-web.org/ 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
Roger Parsons
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:00:04 AM
I hope you spotted last night's full moon - the Beaver Moon - 27 November 2023.
Heads up for....
Geminids meteor shower peaks on the night of 14 and 15 December 2023
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/geminid-meteor-shower-uk-dates-how-to-see 
Last full moon of 2023 - the Cold Moon 27th December
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/full-moon-calendar 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
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Roger Parsons
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:30:25 AM
Heads up for Auroras later this week from a solar flare on 28th.
https://spaceweather.com/ 

Watch the data come in - and hope for clear skies:
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/ 


 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
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DEW
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 7:21:46 AM
There seem to be unusually many aurora reports at this time - is the sun being more active, or is it just easier to pick up reports on the web?
War does not determine who is right, only who is left - Bertrand Russell

Chichester 12m asl
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Roger Parsons
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 8:03:02 AM

There seem to be unusually many aurora reports at this time - is the sun being more active, or is it just easier to pick up reports on the web?

Originally Posted by: DEW 

I've been watching solar activity for years and feel you may be right, but it is cyclical of course. And impressions change with age! I feel the same about the frequency of volcanic eruptions. 🙄😁
An "official line" on Solar activity is:
"We are now in Solar Cycle 25 with peak sunspot activity expected in 2025, the panel said. Solar Cycle 24 was average in length, at 11 years, and had the 4th-smallest intensity since regular record keeping began with Solar Cycle 1 in 1755."
https://www.weather.gov/news/201509-solar-cycle 
Sky and Telescope says:
"A new forecast suggests that sunspot numbers, aurorae, and other solar activity will peak sooner and at a higher level than expected."
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/new-forecast-resets-solar-cycle-expectations/ 
 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
DEW
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 6:17:00 PM
'Perfect solar system' found
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67488931 

Too good to be true?
War does not determine who is right, only who is left - Bertrand Russell

Chichester 12m asl
Roger Parsons
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 7:27:57 PM

'Perfect solar system' found
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67488931 

Too good to be true?

Originally Posted by: DEW 

My hope is it is populated with a sentient moral species, unlike Earth. 😁
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
Roger Parsons
Friday, December 1, 2023 12:33:21 PM
New Scientist says:
See a forgotten meteor shower caused by a dead comet this weekend. The Andromedid meteor shower is normally a quiet affair, but very occasionally it puts on an intense show - which may happen on 2 December.
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2405884-see-a-forgotten-meteor-shower-caused-by-a-dead-comet-this-weekend/ 
RogerP
West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire
Everything taken together, here in Lincolnshire are more good things than man could have had the conscience to ask.
William Cobbett, in his Rural Rides - c.1830
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