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Old November 7th 03, 05:32 PM posted to uk.sci.weather
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Default AuroraWatch Amber alert

Picked up my alert near dawn this morning. Rushed outside to see if there
was anything to see; dawn was just breaking but thought I could see a shaft
of hazy glow somewhere near the pole star, that came and went a couple of
times. Maybe it was the aurora, maybe it was not.

I have seen an aurora once before, in 1952, and it has left a lasting
impression in my memory for the whole of my life. I would very much like to
see it again.............

Richard.
South Lincs

"Anita Evans" wrote in message
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In message , Dave
Liquorice writes
AuroraWatch Alert, ...


Yep, it was that message that prompted the "heads up".

I can't decide if I did see something last night or not. The northern
sky definately had a glow but was it auroa or just moonlight reflected
from haze/cloud?

Got my alert not long after it was sent, just after 21.01 - I went to
the Aurorawatch site, but it only showed a blip. When I went outside, I
could see a few stars, and the moon was very bright so I persuaded
myself not to get too excited.
On the subject of the eclipse - I took some crap photos of one a while
back with my film camera, so I'm going to have a go with the digital,
conditions permitting. Am I right in thinking I need more or less
daylight settings for this one?

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Anita Evans
North Cumbria
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