babyhobbes
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« on: 15 May 2005, 02:33:25 UTC » |
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Am I the only watching for this?
Anybody think I should go ahead and drive the hour or so to watch for some lights?? Just wondering, any advice appreciated.
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Dave
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« Reply #1 on: 15 May 2005, 02:42:46 UTC » |
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Hi Babyhobbes, I`m watching also, but from near Akron  I just hope something happens soon since we should be in a clear slot for a few hours around midnight, but that means it will have to impact early. |
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SherryB
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« Reply #2 on: 15 May 2005, 03:58:38 UTC » |
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By most accounts, this CME seems to have the potiential to produce auroras over the next few hours -assuming the Bz smartens up and dives south.
Yes, if you haven't already done so, and you have clear skies, do get out there and have a look.
Good luck everyone,
~Sherry.
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babyhobbes
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« Reply #3 on: 15 May 2005, 06:15:45 UTC » |
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Darn clouds. Where is everybody?? Usually I feel better reading about everyone else's sightings when conditions aren't good here.
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santa
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« Reply #4 on: 15 May 2005, 06:17:53 UTC » |
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I decided to have our Lear Jet fired up to fly South just to see this display. Then I remembered I didn't own a lear jet. Boy was I depressed.
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my kp is lower than your kp
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« Reply #5 on: 15 May 2005, 06:25:30 UTC » |
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rcantor
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« Reply #6 on: 15 May 2005, 06:41:31 UTC » |
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Clear here in MO, but only skyglow here. Sigh...
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« Reply #7 on: 15 May 2005, 06:54:27 UTC » |
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Numbers all looked good, and it was clear here in Akron, Ohio. Amazing!!! Went outside, and right on cue.......CLOUDS!! Watched about an hour till they rolled in. Maybe next time! Good luck all!
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BlueBrained
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« Reply #8 on: 15 May 2005, 07:14:57 UTC » |
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Diffuse green glow 45 miles east of St. Louis, MO - USA.
This is my first post, but I have been lurking here for a while.
Heading back out, hopefully the show imtensifies!!!
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SherryB
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« Reply #9 on: 15 May 2005, 07:25:56 UTC » |
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I give up. Now comes the rain. Clouds=1 Aurora=0. Good luck to anyone who still has a chance!
Goodnight.
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Ukiyo-e
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« Reply #10 on: 15 May 2005, 08:51:19 UTC » |
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Corona is still very intense above and rays still very visible here in Detroit. Definitely looks to last awhile yet. The early birds are already singing, won't be long till the first rays of the sun start overtaking the show. Hope this persists for everyone to get a chance to see!
Clear skies!
-Uki
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« Reply #11 on: 15 May 2005, 08:57:35 UTC » |
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Yup, seeing the same thing here too. (course, I'm in Clinton Township soo.. ^_^)
Captured some of the first rays and energy bursts from the beginning of the event on my camcorder, then also of this corona later.
(Sony camcorder...Super Night Shot mode... slow framerate but still can tell the energy surges).
Very impressive ^_^
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BlueBrained
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« Reply #12 on: 15 May 2005, 09:04:07 UTC » |
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One word.
WOW
Pics to follow. This was my 1st attempt to photograph the Aurora so I will let you know how they turn out.
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« Reply #13 on: 15 May 2005, 09:27:57 UTC » |
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Just got in from watching here in Southern Wisconsin. There is no reason why the sky should have cleared, but it did. Pictures are in the photo area. Doug Raflik wxnut@charter.nethttp://www.wxnut.net |
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The Killer Rabbit
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« Reply #14 on: 15 May 2005, 14:36:13 UTC » |
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Hey Doug/WxNut.. I moved from southern wisconsin 2 years ago to Niagara falls NY. I remember your name from the noaa milwaukee sullivan archived pictures section. I Seen a very good show last night with blue corona to boot....incredible show! BTW......was this picture taken from ottawa lake? : http://www.wxnut.net/aurora4.jpgThe artificial light on the horizon looks very familiar, as well as the lake setting. Brian |
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