Stunning Auroras From Around the World (January 22-23, 2012)
This photo was taken on January 22, 2012 in Fairbanks North Star Borough County, Alaska, US, using a Nikon D5000. The 'explodey' look is due to perspective from looking right up the magnetic field lines. The aurora in the middle of the explosion is pointing straight down at the camera. Credit: Jason Ahrns -- and 'regular' view of Jason's image of the aurora is below.
On January 22nd 2012, skywatchers in the northern hemisphere were rewarded with amazing displays of aurora. The cause of these displays was a Kp level 5.67 geomagnetic storm originating from solar activity on the 19th of January, produced visible aurorae throughout the northern hemisphere and viewers as far south as northeast England had great auroral views.
Here is a selection of aurora images and videos taken during the event.
More below!
Aurora over Donegal, Ireland. Credit: Brendan Alexander
Brian Horisk adventureart.co.uk hills near Dundee
Callum - Aberdeen
Looking north from the science operations center at Poker Flats, Alaska. Credit: Jason Ahrns.
David Woodford
Gerry Mcgegor - over looking John O'Groats & orkney's
Gillian C - Edinburgh
Graham Scott - Aberdeenshire
Lawrie Dryden - Kinloss
Corinne Mills - Near Dundee Scotland
Andrew Smith - St Mary's Lighthouse Whitley Bay England
Brian Smith - Clackmannanshire Scotland
Graham Scott - Aberdeenshire
Jon Porter Kielder - Northumberland England
Alan Rowe
Dean Mann - Nethybridge Highlands
Ben Hurst - Dundee
David Breen - Newcastle Upon Tyne England
David Breen - Newcastle Upon Tyne England
Aurora Webcam Sweden http://www.auroraskystation.com/live-camera/9/
Lee Jennings Cresswell Beach Northumberland England
(28)Lee Jennings Cresswell Beach Northumberland England
Monday 23 January 2012
Stunning Auroras From Around the World (January 22-23, 2012)
