Aurora off Northern Coast Last Night (22 Jan 2012)

Hi all,

Well last night we struck it lucky in Donegal. The Northern Lights came out to play, first significant aurora display in Ireland of 2012. I thought I would share some of the images I manged to get. These Images of the phenomena were taken at Fanad Head, Co. Donegal between 20:00-21:00 on the 22nd of January (last night).

Aurora over Donegal by Donegal Skies , on Flickr

Aurora Irish Invasion by Donegal Skies , on Flickr

I arrived at Fanad Head with two companions, just before darkness set in. As the skies around began to dim the northern horizon began to glow and a quick snap with my camera confirmed the presence of those elusive northern light with camera showing green and red hues cast across the northern sky. As the evening progressed so did the intensity of the display. The infamous curtain effect was on display as shafts of light shot out from the base of the auroral glow and shimmered across the sky. This was greeted by a chorus of Oohs! & Ahhs! The images show the shaft of light at the base of the auroral glow.

Aurora off Irish Shores by Donegal Skies , on Flickr

Aurora Borealis above Donegal by Donegal Skies , on Flickr

I also manged to take a quick time-lapse of the most active part of the display we seen. Clouds interfered tho. The clouds soon moved in and a few hours later we heading home and spent the 90min drive reminiscing display.

www.flickr.com/photos/donegalskies/6747448469/


Thanks for taking the time to look.
All the best,
Brendan
www.DonegalSkies.com

Excellent shots Brendan. Nothing over my way despite some clear spells - there was always some cloud to the north and I suspect the aurora was behind that.

Well caught!

Paul.

well done brendan

great shots, was keeping an eye out here and the clouds stopped us from seeing anything,.
With the Sun getting more active, we'll have another chance soon enough I'd bet.

Very nice shots, well done

Nice luch there Brendan! and I've got an alert from my 3D sun app on my phone that another CME was ejected from the sun today and is projectedto hit on the 24th at 14:18UT +/- 7 HOURS

That's tomorrow night here!

Keith.