I didn't get a ton, but I'm so glad I got to see what I did. I've been waiting to see the aurora my entire life. Hopefully before too much longer I can finally take that trip to Reykjavik I've been dreaming of for so long.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.ca 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

So I can try to see them again tonight?

[–] Coldgoron@lemmy.world 12 points 11 months ago (1 children)

From what I’ve heard which is to be taken with a grain of salt: There is a chance tonight and tomorrow. 12:00am to 2:30 is the possible range tonight. If I was you I’d just keep an out after 10pm every 30 mins or so.

[–] scytale@lemm.ee 4 points 11 months ago

Thanks for this info. I hope the skies are clear tonight.

[–] SlothMama@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Does this irradiate us? I mean, if this is the result of a CME, and the atmosphere is responding to it, isn't a natural conclusion that we're receiving a measurable amount of radiation across the globe throughout this event?

[–] Tikiporch@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Good question. I don't think ionizing radiation from a CME can reach the surface of Earth.

[–] FunderPants@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

My anxiety had convinced me I could smell ozone when watching the show last night.

[–] SlothMama@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You probably could.

[–] FunderPants@lemmy.ca 11 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It was pretty intense where I was, it looked like it was eminating out from right above me. I watched it go from nothing, then look like it was a small reddish cloud, to filling the whole sky with God rays, what a ride. This pic is off my deck.

[–] Kichae@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 months ago

Yes. You're being bombarded by electromagnetic radiation caused by the interaction of solar ions and the Earth's magnetic field as well as the excitation and de-excitation of atoms in the atmosphere from collisions with said ions.

That radiation has wavelengths primarily in the infrared and visible spectrum, with some ultraviolet radiation also being emitted.

So, you know, nothing you wouldn't experience just from being outside after 7am

[–] AncientFutureNow@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I drove up into the mountains last night and didn't see shit.

[–] LordKitsuna@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Same was sad because i missed the previous night that was intense according to friends

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Missed it Friday and it was storming last night. Pretty dang upset I missed them.

I saw them like 12 years ago or some shit during a crazy solar storm, but those were green. I wanna see the pink ones, dammit.