Aurora Borealis Viewed From My Window

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around personal experiences and observations of the aurora borealis, including individual reactions and environmental conditions affecting visibility. Participants share their excitement, frustrations, and humorous anecdotes related to witnessing the phenomenon.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express excitement about seeing the aurora borealis for the first time and share their plans to enjoy the moment, such as playing music outside.
  • Others mention previous experiences with the aurora and describe it as beautiful, while one participant notes only seeing a red glow in the sky.
  • Environmental conditions are discussed, with some participants indicating that clouds and mist often obstruct their view of the aurora.
  • A participant humorously recounts an encounter with someone panicking about the aurora, attributing it to a solar flare, while expressing surprise that others may not understand the phenomenon.
  • There is a light-hearted exchange about quoting oneself and the nature of conversation, with participants finding humor in the interactions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a sense of wonder about the aurora borealis, but there are differing experiences regarding visibility and understanding of the event. The discussion includes both excitement and confusion, indicating that multiple perspectives exist without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express limitations in their ability to view the aurora due to weather conditions, which may affect their experiences and perceptions of the phenomenon.

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I can so totally see the aurora borealis from my window. I've never seen it before. It's so cool. I think I'm going to get my guitar and go outside and play... its cold, but i always play for the full moon, figure the lights are just as special.

Sooooo Cool...
 
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I've seen it before from up north. Tis a beautiful thing.
 
All I got here is a giant red glow in the sky.
 
it is always cloudy down here, if it not cloudy it is misty, if it is not misty, my window is all condensed with water
 
ok well... the red glow is the lights...

Somehow my crazy (like honestly nutso) parents can see all sorts of colors and shapes. I can't... but still. I've never seen the AB before, so least now i can say i have.
 
Originally posted by Monique
it is always cloudy down here, if it not cloudy it is misty, if it is not misty, my window is all condensed with water
The very reason why there aren't any optic telescopes in the low lands.. but I heard last week that they are going to build the world's largest radio telescope right here in the Netherlands!
 
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Originally posted by Monique
it is always cloudy down here, if it not cloudy it is misty, if it is not misty, my window is all condensed with water

The very reason why there aren't any optic telescopes in the low lands.. but I heard last week that they are going to build the world's largest radio telescope right here in the Netherlands!

haha wow... i just find it really funny that you just quoted yourself... right well.. it wasn't that funny... but i laughed anyway...

Thats cool though... telescopes woo...
 
Originally posted by Gale17
haha wow... i just find it really funny that you just quoted yourself... right well.. it wasn't that funny... but i laughed anyway...
Keeps the conversation going, right? :wink:
 
Originally posted by Gale17
haha wow... i just find it really funny that you just quoted yourself... right well.. it wasn't that funny... but i laughed anyway...

Thats cool though... telescopes woo...

Yeah, that was great, i thought it was funny too! man did i laugh... woo laugh...
 
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Originally posted by Monique
Keeps the conversation going, right? :wink:

Hey, how about that... you're right!
 
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Well, I just stepped out on break (hehehehe) a few minutes ago and noticed them for the first time.

Only, I didn't notice them. I noticed the guy running around in a panic acting like the sky was falling. I'm like, dude, what's wrong with you? He was telling me about god returning and we all had to repent, blah blah.

I tried calming him down to explain it was a result of yesterdays solar flare, but without much luck. I thought everyone knew about these things, but apparently not.

How ironic I come here and you've got a post about it.
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Anyhow, I'm going to take another break before to long and go get my camera, hopefully try to catch a few good pics of it.
 
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wow i wish i had seen some guy freaking out about it and yelling stuff about repenting...

Oh wait my parents... hmm... well seeing a stranger do it would have been more interesting.
 

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