Northern Lights Goes Nuts In Nebraska 51
ciMedia writes "By far the most amazing photo adventure of the northern lights. These lights lasted into early morning."
IF I HAD A MINE SHAFT, I don't think I would just abandon it. There's got to be a better way. -- Jack Handley, The New Mexican, 1988.
Re:I've always wanted to see them (Score:4, Informative)
I used to say the same thing - but I've now had at least two l chances in 1 year to see them on Long Island - many miles to the south of you. The last opportunity was only a week ago (same event that sparked this story).
Re:I wonder (Score:3, Informative)
Though I have read that a side effect of the magnetic pole flip when it does come could be more wide-spread aurora activity...
Link (Score:5, Informative)
Contains forecasts and historical data plots.
Phil
Re:I saw 'em! (Score:5, Informative)
Aurora pictures and radio reflections (Score:4, Informative)
When there is lots of aurora, the ionospheric reflection of radio is also perturbed. Read this description [arrl.org] of the week from the RF point of view. In summary, the High Frequencies (3-30MHz) lose out, but he Very High Frequencies (30-300Mhz) gain. In particular, the 6 meter (50MHz) ham band showed some interesting reflections. For reference, that's right around tv Channel 2 in the US. Imagine not only being able to see Aurora, but sense them with your own radio and talk to someone by bouncing radio waves off of the aurora!
VA2VYZ [qrz.com] has some nice aurora pictures [mac.com] from Quebec.
Re:small island my .... (Score:3, Informative)