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DEW
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20 April 2024 08:09:10
Just noticed this

https://watchers.news/2024/04/17/asteroid-2024-ha-flew-past-earth-at-just-0-4-ld-the-closest-flyby-of-the-year-and-20th-closest-on-record/ 
War does not determine who is right, only who is left - Bertrand Russell

Chichester 12m asl
Roger Parsons
20 April 2024 09:11:27

Yes, but you can't control that! 🤣 Looking at the incoming data we may have missed it... I had to have this conversation with my other half earlier! 😁
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/ 
 

Originally Posted by: Roger Parsons 

"Today's CME strike may be the first of several. Multiple faint CMEs that left the sun earlier this week are on an approximate collision course with Earth. None is especially fast or potent, but their collective effect could cause more geomagnetic storms starting April 21st."
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
Roger Parsons
21 April 2024 05:39:50
Lyrids peak tonight?
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/lyrid-meteor-shower-when-where-see-it-uk 
"The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks on the night of April 21-22 when Earth passes through a stream of debris from Comet Thatcher (C/1861 G1). These meteors are best seen from the northern hemisphere where the radiant is high in the sky before dawn."
https://spaceweather.com/ 
I suspect moonlight will spoil the seeing in the UK. More info here.
https://www.imo.net/resources/calendar/#Lyrids 
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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Windy Willow
21 April 2024 07:32:14

Lyrids peak tonight?
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/lyrid-meteor-shower-when-where-see-it-uk 
"The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks on the night of April 21-22 when Earth passes through a stream of debris from Comet Thatcher (C/1861 G1). These meteors are best seen from the northern hemisphere where the radiant is high in the sky before dawn."
https://spaceweather.com/ 
I suspect moonlight will spoil the seeing in the UK. More info here.
https://www.imo.net/resources/calendar/#Lyrids 

Originally Posted by: Roger Parsons 

I may get lucky enough to see some tonight as we’re staying on a farm down in south Cornwall 😊
South Holland, Lincs 5m/16ft ASL

Don't feed the Trolls!! When starved of attention they return to their dark caves or the dark recesses of bridges and will turn back to stone, silent again!
Roger Parsons
21 April 2024 07:58:09

I may get lucky enough to see some tonight as we’re staying on a farm down in south Cornwall 😊

Originally Posted by: Windy Willow 

See one for me, WW! I doubt the  Moon and local light pollution will do anything for us here.
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
Windy Willow
21 April 2024 19:39:28

See one for me, WW! I doubt the  Moon and local light pollution will do anything for us here.

Originally Posted by: Roger Parsons 

It's a little overcast right now, but plenty of holes so 🤞 It's also lovely and quiet, we really are out in the sticks ☺
South Holland, Lincs 5m/16ft ASL

Don't feed the Trolls!! When starved of attention they return to their dark caves or the dark recesses of bridges and will turn back to stone, silent again!
Roger Parsons
24 April 2024 05:44:06
"Multiple CMEs have left the sun this week, perhaps more than a dozen. The majority are on a trajectory due south of Earth. If the edge of even one grazes Earth's magnetic field, it could spark a G1-class geomagnetic storm. Potential impacts could begin on April 25th."

Rare Quadruple Solar Flare.
https://spaceweather.com/ 

Geomagnetic activity UK:
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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Viking3
24 April 2024 13:06:04

NASA back in touch with Voyager 1 after 5 months:

https://news.sky.com/story/voyager-1-nasas-longest-running-spacecraft-back-in-touch-with-earth-after-five-months-of-silence-13121317 

It now takes nearly 48 hours for a return-trip radio exchange between Earth and the spacecraft.

Everything about this mission is thrilling!
Keith
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
135m asl
The Beast from the East
24 April 2024 14:03:17

NASA back in touch with Voyager 1 after 5 months:

https://news.sky.com/story/voyager-1-nasas-longest-running-spacecraft-back-in-touch-with-earth-after-five-months-of-silence-13121317 

It now takes nearly 48 hours for a return-trip radio exchange between Earth and the spacecraft.

Everything about this mission is thrilling!

Originally Posted by: Viking3 



Thats faster that I expected for a signal to go that far. Shame we cant see any video footage, would love to see what space and our solar system looks like from that position
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DEW
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24 April 2024 17:27:05

Thats faster that I expected for a signal to go that far. Shame we cant see any video footage, would love to see what space and our solar system looks like from that position

Originally Posted by: The Beast from the East 



It's now a light-day (or at least 22.5 hours) away, so "A light day, also known as a light-day, is a unit of length used in astronomy. It represents the distance that light travels in one day, which is approximately 25.9 trillion miles or 41.7 trillion kilometers". 

Unless there is ultraspecial equipment on board, the answer to your question will be "a small yellow dot".
War does not determine who is right, only who is left - Bertrand Russell

Chichester 12m asl
Roger Parsons
26 April 2024 15:18:23
"One or more CMEs could graze Earth on April 26-27, sparking a minor G1-class geomagnetic storm. The CMEs were hurled into space earlier this week by explosive activity in sunspot super-group AR3638-50."
https://spaceweather.com/ 
Aurora: Yellow alert has moved up to amber!
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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Roger Parsons
02 May 2024 20:18:55
Two CMEs struck Earth's magnetic field on May 2nd. Individually, the impacts were minor, but together they sparked a G2-class geomagnetic storm with auroras as far south as Washington in the USA. Another CME is expected to sideswipe Earth's magnetic field on May 4th.
https://spaceweather.com/ 
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
+1
Roger Parsons
04 May 2024 05:36:55

Two CMEs struck Earth's magnetic field on May 2nd. Individually, the impacts were minor, but together they sparked a G2-class geomagnetic storm with auroras as far south as Washington in the USA. Another CME is expected to sideswipe Earth's magnetic field on May 4th.
https://spaceweather.com/ 
https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/ 

Originally Posted by: Roger Parsons 


Earlier today, a rapidly developing and unstable sunspot exploded, producing an X1.6-class solar flare. The explosion hurled a CME into space, and forecast models suggest it has an Earth-directed component. The CME could spark minor to moderate geomagnetic storms when it arrives late on May 5th. Links above.
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
+1
Roger Parsons
04 May 2024 14:33:33
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is active between 19 April and 28 May 2024.
It will peak between midnight and dawn on 6 May 2024. 😁
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/eta-aquariid-meteor-shower-2024-when-where-see-it-uk 
https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/advice/how-to-see-the-eta-aquariid-meteor-shower 
 
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
+1
Roger Parsons
06 May 2024 18:29:11
"Solar activity has gone into overdrive. Since May 3rd, Earth-orbiting satellites have detected four X-class solar flares and an even greater number of almost X-class events. The responsible sunspot, AR3663, is still very active, and NOAA forecasters say more X-flares are possible this week."
https://spaceweather.com/ 
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
09 May 2024 04:29:31
May 8th: "A sunspot so large it visually rivals Carrington's famous sunspot of 1859 hurled a CME toward Earth today. Don't worry! A new Carrington Event is not in the offing. The incoming CME isn't potent enough. However, this huge sunspot merits watching while Earth is in its strike zone."
"Carrington's sunspot is famous because in August and Sept. 1859 it emitted a series of intense solar flares and CMEs. The resulting geomagnetic storms set fire to telegraph offices and sparked auroras from Cuba to Hawaii."
https://spaceweather.com/ 
Incoming geomagnetic data - keep checking.
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
+1
nsrobins
10 May 2024 11:36:58
Risk is substantial for a major to severe solar storm tonight as potential cannibal CME impacts.
Aurora to low latitudes likely.

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/swpc-issues-its-first-g4-watch-2005?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3h2O85rxvTOFd_gnB0Gc5yikhx2x5Bw4V80h2L4amjk9DQcy2J7lrZ_qU_aem_ATRpQcUO-WF_7zMdWL45cCcAJv5-JZe9dxg65V94HJcYCIzC2shFznkhrEpJ9HzRH5ANoAYjyjNVpMcrwNnbL7ni 
Neil
Fareham, Hampshire 28m ASL (near estuary)
Stormchaser, Member TORRO
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Roger Parsons
10 May 2024 18:16:02
THE CME HAS ARRIVED: Arriving hours earlier than expected, a CME struck Earth's magnetic field on May 10th at 1645 UT. The big impact sparked a severe (G4) geomagnetic storm--ongoing now. More CMEs are following close behind, and their arrival could extend the storm into the weekend. Follow this developing story:
https://spaceweather.com/ 
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
+2
Chunky Pea
10 May 2024 22:06:17
Some aurora out there tonight. Lovely night for viewing. Looking directly east from here:

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Current Conditions
https://t.ly/MEYqg 

"You don't have to know anything to have an opinion"
--Roger P, 12/Oct/2022
Bolty
10 May 2024 22:19:29
Beautiful bands of aurora here tonight. I've been sat outside with my girlfriend for the last hour and they appeared. I'll post some photos later 🙂
Scott
Blackrod, Lancashire (4 miles south of Chorley) at 156m asl.
My weather station 
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Tim A
10 May 2024 22:26:58
Wow first time I have seen them, but so prominent in the sky,  especially the pinks but also greens. Even with  plenty of light pollution. 
Tim
NW Leeds
187m asl

 My PWS 
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Quantum
10 May 2024 22:46:01
I feel like this should be in the weather section. Its unbelievable, best of my life by far. Beats all the ones I've seen in Iceland.

Absolutely spectacular. Wife thanked me for waking her up!
 
Twitter: @QuantumOverlord (general), @MedicaneWatch (medicane/TC stuff)
2023/2024 Snow days (approx 850hpa temp):
29/11 (-6), 30/11 (-6), 02/12 (-5), 03/12 (-5), 04/12 (-3), 16/01 (-3), 18/01 (-8), 08/02 (-5)

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.
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Quantum
10 May 2024 22:58:00

Wow first time I have seen them, but so prominent in the sky,  especially the pinks but also greens. Even with  plenty of light pollution. 

Originally Posted by: Tim A 



And its everywhere. Here there is like a 5 pointed star with purple and blue ribons eminating from it. Some green too
 
Twitter: @QuantumOverlord (general), @MedicaneWatch (medicane/TC stuff)
2023/2024 Snow days (approx 850hpa temp):
29/11 (-6), 30/11 (-6), 02/12 (-5), 03/12 (-5), 04/12 (-3), 16/01 (-3), 18/01 (-8), 08/02 (-5)

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.
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Windy Willow
10 May 2024 23:01:05
Thanks to taking a peek on this forum, I can now check Aurora of my list of things to see in the flesh.
Even here, in light pollution central, Dartford, I have now witnessed Aurora Borealis and it's been amazing. I thought my eyes were playing tricks, that my eyes were adjusting from light to dark, but that fushia pink was just too obvious! I too have some pictures and will share one or two later.
South Holland, Lincs 5m/16ft ASL

Don't feed the Trolls!! When starved of attention they return to their dark caves or the dark recesses of bridges and will turn back to stone, silent again!
+1
Quantum
10 May 2024 23:13:58

Thanks to taking a peek on this forum, I can now check Aurora of my list of things to see in the flesh.
Even here, in light pollution central, Dartford, I have now witnessed Aurora Borealis and it's been amazing. I thought my eyes were playing tricks, that my eyes were adjusting from light to dark, but that fushia pink was just too obvious! I too have some pictures and will share one or two later.

Originally Posted by: Windy Willow 



The wierd thing is that I first saw it looking south. That's how crazy it is; its directly overhead!

I feel like this is a once in a lifetime experience, at least for this latitude.
 
Twitter: @QuantumOverlord (general), @MedicaneWatch (medicane/TC stuff)
2023/2024 Snow days (approx 850hpa temp):
29/11 (-6), 30/11 (-6), 02/12 (-5), 03/12 (-5), 04/12 (-3), 16/01 (-3), 18/01 (-8), 08/02 (-5)

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.
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