Witness & Share Photos of June 7 Solar Eruption Auroras

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A massive solar eruption occurred on June 7, 2011, leading to spectacular auroras expected to be visible in various locations, including the aurora borealis and aurora australis. Many participants in the discussion express disappointment over cloudy weather in their areas, such as Cleveland and Tacoma, which prevents them from witnessing the phenomenon firsthand. Some participants share links to articles and videos about the solar flare and its effects, while others reminisce about past aurora experiences. The conversation highlights the excitement surrounding solar activity and the community's desire to see and share photos of the auroras, despite the challenges posed by weather conditions.
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It's may be too late, but:

June 7 there was a *massive* solar eruption:

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/business-tech/science/110609/solar-flare-sun-earth-severe-weather-forecast-video

http://Earth'sky.org/space/dramatic-solar-flare-june-7-2011-aurora-alert-june-8-and-9

The resultant aurora borealis (and presumably aurora australis) last night and tonight are supposed to be amazing. It's been cloudy here in Cleveland, so I have to live vicariously through someone else...

Anyone?
 
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Andy Resnick said:
It's may be too late, but:

June 7 there was a *massive* solar eruption:

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/business-tech/science/110609/solar-flare-sun-earth-severe-weather-forecast-video

http://Earth'sky.org/space/dramatic-solar-flare-june-7-2011-aurora-alert-june-8-and-9

The resultant aurora borealis (and presumably aurora australis) last night and tonight are supposed to be amazing. It's been cloudy here in Cleveland, so I have to live vicariously through someone else...

Anyone?

And cloudy here in Tacoma, too! (Well it is Washington, after all :rolleyes:) I'm hoping some lucky PFer gets a shot of it!
 
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I think I'm http://www2.gi.alaska.edu/aurora_predict/worldmap6.html to see anything.
 
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Andy Resnick said:
It's may be too late, but:

June 7 there was a *massive* solar eruption:

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/business-tech/science/110609/solar-flare-sun-earth-severe-weather-forecast-video

http://Earth'sky.org/space/dramatic-solar-flare-june-7-2011-aurora-alert-june-8-and-9

The resultant aurora borealis (and presumably aurora australis) last night and tonight are supposed to be amazing. It's been cloudy here in Cleveland, so I have to live vicariously through someone else...

Anyone?

Here's what I see from my laptop:

http://planetsave.com/2011/06/09/large-solar-flare-erupts-with-coronal-mass-ejection-video/"
 
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Wait a minute...

Massive solar eruption?

It's nothing compared to something called the "Carrington Event" in 1859, a huge solar flare that set telegraph machines on fire

:bugeye:

I think I'll unplug the ol' pc and go to bed.

ps. It's cloudy here also.
 


Cloudy. Not that I live far north. Definitely south of all Alaskans (but north from all other Americans).
 


Can't see bugger all in the uk :/. Always the same.
 


well there is also a cloudy Day in Pakistan and weather is fine for the tour so we have decide to arrange a picnic today so we are going now for enjoyment in this lovely evening sights .
http://www.fashiontrends.pk"
 
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Clouds and rain all last night. That's alright. I have had enough astrophotography sessions ruined by aurorae not to be all that appreciative of them unless they are over-the-top.

One night in the late '70s, my wife and I were throwing a party in our rented farmhouse and I took a stroll outside because there was a line of women at the bathroom door. I had to run back inside and get everybody outside. The whole sky was lit up, and there was a pulsing red patch like a beating heart. Even today, people who were there might mention it when I see them. I ran up the phone bill that night calling everybody that I thought might be interested.
 
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Some images of auroras are posted on National Geographic. Apparently this is a good period to observe auroras.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/09/pictures/110930-northern-lights-aurora-borealis-bright-colors/
 
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