Observing Projects
Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis (a.k.a. the Northern Lights) are a strange but beautiful phenomenon visible in the northern sky. They are a result of solar particles interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Whilst they are visible more often closer to the pole, it is usually at times of high solar activity (particularly around the solar maximum) that they become visible from the UK. During a geomagnetic storm the auroral oval will be pushed far to the south and results in spectacular views from rural spots in Scotland and northern England.
I have been fortunate to see the Northern Lights on a number of occassions from Aberdeenshire.
I have a small collection of images in my gallery.
Aurora Borealis Reports
- March 6, 2016 - Midmar, Aberdeenshire
- November 3, 2015 - Aberdeen City
- February 27, 2014 - Midmar, Aberdeenshire
- October 30, 2013 - Midmar, Aberdeenshire
- March 16, 2012 - Dunnideer Hill, Aberdeenshire
- October 30, 2013 - Midmar, Aberdeenshire
Photo Gallery
Links and Galleries
- AuroraWatch UK - live magnetic field data from Crooktree, Aberdeenshire
- Glendale Aurora Alerts UK - forecast, alerts and observations from Skye, Scotland
- Space Weather - daily updates on solar flares, the aurora and more
- 30-minute Forecast (Ovation Prime Model) - from the Space Weather Prediction Centre
- Aurora Discussions - information, sightings and predictions on UK Weather World
- Aurora Scotland Twitter List - various people around the country who post sightings, photos, etc
- Martin McKenna's Aurora Gallery - images of the Aurora Borealis from Northern Ireland
- Graham Scott's Flickr Images - images of the Aurora Borealis from Aberdeenshire
- AuroraWatch UK Flickr Group - images of the Aurora Borealis from around the UK