A heads up to everybody interested: The forecast suggests there is a strong* chance of being able to see the northern lights tonight, as long as there's a clear sky.

The weather forecast says we might have clear skies before midnight from about 11pm and into the early hours of the morning.

* IE. Far more likely than normal but not entirely guaranteed, as I understand it.

For those interested - the AuroraWatch UK app is pretty good for giving you warnings whenever conditions are right

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 2:38 pm

That was my first thought too. Tune.

LincsWoldsClaret wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 2:39 pm

For those interested - the AuroraWatch UK app is pretty good for giving you warnings whenever conditions are right

It is - I often get notifications, but have never managed to get out to see it. You really need to find somewhere without light pollution, which at best round here means the Nick of Pendle or similar. Even then, looking north, you have Clitheroe...

If you can respond to these notifications and get to the Trough of Bowland, you're laughing!

We are off to Carlisle this evening. Does this count?

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 2:38 pm

Released 25 years ago today, by amazing coincidence.

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 3:34 pm

Released 25 years ago today, by amazing coincidence.

Definitely takes me back to the summer of '99 as the girl I lived with used to play this and The Boy with the Arab Strap non stop in the mornings getting ready for work

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 4:26 pm

Definitely takes me back to the summer of '99 as the girl I lived with used to play this and The Boy with the Arab Strap non stop in the mornings getting ready for work

Another top tune.

I was in Lapland in January (work related) and we were told there was a good chance to see the lights that evening.

The locals told me to view them by using my phones camera - made a big difference

No idea how I managed to attach the 2nd picture! Ifnote that…!

Burnleyareback2 wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 5:10 pm

I was in Lapland in January (work related) and we were told there was a good chance to see the lights that evening.

The locals told me to view them by using my phones camera - made a big difference

Very different to the Lapland I've been to.

…and for those of us of an even older vintage…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0rarW1JycOE

Fond memories from my youth.
Annie Haslam had a wonderful voice.

Burnleyareback2 wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 5:10 pm

I was in Lapland in January (work related) and we were told there was a good chance to see the lights that evening.

The locals told me to view them by using my phones camera - made a big difference

Are you Father Christmas

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 6:00 pm

Are you Father Christmas

If I was why would I be there in January? That’s the month of lap dancing and sunshine for Santa

Burnleyareback2 wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 8:30 pm

If I was why would I be there in January? That’s the month of lap dancing and sunshine for Santa

In that case..... are you a lap dancer?

Burnleyareback2 wrote: ↑

Fri May 10, 2024 5:10 pm

I was in Lapland in January (work related) and we were told there was a good chance to see the lights that evening.

The locals told me to view them by using my phones camera - made a big difference

i was in sweden in december, and saw them on the flight home very clearly

Long Preston tonight walking home from the quiz

Essex

From Stacksteads

Otley Chevin

Norfolk. Incredible!

Herne Bay and Reculver Towers, Kent

Northern lights very prominent from all over Pendle area,some fantastic pics on Facebook.

Took the kids up the Nick of Pendle, was really good without the light pollution , could actually see them with the naked eye

I went to Barley. But it was full.

Great show in Derry

Excellent in Stirling too and Salisbury, evidently. It was the whole country.

The thing I learned is not to look north for northern lights!

Have been told there may also be a show tonight too

Yeah, still potential for strong auroral activity tonight, but weather unfavourable as showing near 100% cloud cover.

Also, how do you attach pics? Been trying to upload mine this morning but can't / not sure how to do it.

Use "full editor"
Make sure jpeg attachment is less than 2mb

A time lapse video

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/V7gJEnKSGChVWGYD/

Thanks for that Bosscat . My pics were more than 2mb, so cropped them.

DingleDangle wrote: ↑

Sat May 11, 2024 7:55 pm

Thanks for that Bosscat . My pics were more than 2mb, so cropped them.

No problems DD look forward to more pics on various topics