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Title: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: orangeman on January 09, 2014, 10:59:59 PM
Northern lights can be seen in very southerly regions over the course of the next few nights if you're lucky.


Let us know if you see them and where.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: Wildweasel74 on January 09, 2014, 11:30:55 PM
no clouds in the sky the nite, as clear a nite in quite a while but no sigh of it, damn!
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: orangeman on January 10, 2014, 12:20:50 AM
Any of you North Derry or North Antrim lads see any sign of the aurora yet ?

Some night for it all the same.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 10, 2014, 08:40:38 AM
Quote from: orangeman on January 10, 2014, 12:20:50 AM
Any of you North Derry or North Antrim lads see any sign of the aurora yet ?

Some night for it all the same.
40 cars at Ballintoy Harbour last night but no show from aurora.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: orangeman on January 11, 2014, 12:24:40 AM
Any sign tonight ?
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: ONeill on January 11, 2014, 12:27:12 AM
Quote from: orangeman on January 09, 2014, 10:59:59 PM
Northern lights can be seen in very southerly regions over the course of the next few nights if you're lucky.


Let us know if you see them and where.

Where did you hear that bollocks?
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 11, 2014, 12:33:44 AM
Quote from: orangeman on January 11, 2014, 12:24:40 AM
Any sign tonight ?
There is to be little or no chance of seeing it tonight.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: orangeman on January 11, 2014, 12:38:34 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 11, 2014, 12:27:12 AM
Quote from: orangeman on January 09, 2014, 10:59:59 PM
Northern lights can be seen in very southerly regions over the course of the next few nights if you're lucky.


Let us know if you see them and where.

Where did you hear that bollocks?

Great pictures taken tonight in Wales.

Conditions not good tonight Tony ?
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: mylestheslasher on January 11, 2014, 09:28:58 AM
Went looking the last two nights but alas no sign.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: orangeman on January 11, 2014, 09:52:58 AM
Quote from: mylestheslasher on January 11, 2014, 09:28:58 AM
Went looking the last two nights but alas no sign.

Where did you go Myles ?
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: mylestheslasher on January 11, 2014, 09:57:42 AM
Sligo coast line from Ballina up to Screen, anywhere I could get looking out to the atlantic in a northern direction. There were a few others out but had no luck. Maybe tonight.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: orangeman on January 11, 2014, 10:38:32 AM
Quote from: mylestheslasher on January 11, 2014, 09:57:42 AM
Sligo coast line from Ballina up to Screen, anywhere I could get looking out to the atlantic in a northern direction. There were a few others out but had no luck. Maybe tonight.


Have you seen them there before ? What time did you stay to ?
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: THE MIGHTY QUINN on January 11, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 11, 2014, 12:27:12 AM
Quote from: orangeman on January 09, 2014, 10:59:59 PM
Northern lights can be seen in very southerly regions over the course of the next few nights if you're lucky.


Let us know if you see them and where.

Where did you hear that bollocks?
Is that the extent of your ability to discuss or comment on matters?
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: mylestheslasher on January 11, 2014, 11:18:26 AM
Quote from: orangeman on January 11, 2014, 10:38:32 AM
Quote from: mylestheslasher on January 11, 2014, 09:57:42 AM
Sligo coast line from Ballina up to Screen, anywhere I could get looking out to the atlantic in a northern direction. There were a few others out but had no luck. Maybe tonight.


Have you seen them there before ? What time did you stay to ?

No I've never seem the before, only in pictures. I was out from around 9 until 11 or so on Thursday, it got cloudy around 10. Friday night was out again at 9 but it was cloudy and then it started to rain so left at 10. Seems even those who had a clear sky didnt see it.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: orangeman on January 11, 2014, 11:28:45 AM
http://news.sky.com/story/1193448/northern-lights-pictured-shining-on-uk


Wales looked good last night for some reason.

Tonight's the night.

Scientists are now saying that tonight will provide the best chance to see the colourful display.

The US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there is an 85 per cent chance of polar geomagnetic storms tonight.

Joe Kunches, of The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), told Sky News: 'The geomagnetic storm that drives the aurora structure south is beginning right now.

'We're not sure how strong the storm will be but if it follows predictions there's a good chance of seeing it in southern Britain
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: ONeill on January 11, 2014, 11:34:42 AM
Wise up. The Northern Lights do not exist. Insiders in NASA and places like that know it's a ruse to boost tourism in the very northern hemisphere at this time of the year. All those photos are photo-shopped and the naked eye visuals are simply projections.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: orangeman on January 11, 2014, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: ONeill on January 11, 2014, 11:34:42 AM
Wise up. The Northern Lights do not exist. Insiders in NASA and places like that know it's a ruse to boost tourism in the very northern hemisphere at this time of the year. All those photos are photo-shopped and the naked eye visuals are simply projections.

Good enough idea.

Bit like the various apparitions. It did Knock no harm.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: muppet on January 11, 2014, 04:07:22 PM
Quote from: ONeill on January 11, 2014, 11:34:42 AM
Wise up. The Northern Lights do not exist. Insiders in NASA and places like that know it's a ruse to boost tourism in the very northern hemisphere at this time of the year. All those photos are photo-shopped and the naked eye visuals are simply projections.

They are now called the Ireland's Call Lights.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: orangeman on February 27, 2014, 10:37:22 PM
Big shows tonight.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: All of a Sludden on February 27, 2014, 11:08:02 PM
Donegal.

(https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1512453_744714072205936_1249347785_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: theskull1 on February 27, 2014, 11:57:30 PM
Is that not the luminere lights?   ;)

A critique .....A wee bit over cooked for my taste
Cool all the same
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: Boycey on September 12, 2014, 11:49:22 AM
Looks like we might get another chance to see the northern lights tonight.

http://www.breakingnews.ie/discover/huge-solar-eruption-could-see-aurora-over-irish-skies-641734.html (http://www.breakingnews.ie/discover/huge-solar-eruption-could-see-aurora-over-irish-skies-641734.html)

QuoteA huge solar flare eruption could lead to the dazzling display of the aurora borealis - the northern lights - over Ireland this weekend.

A pair of solar storm clouds are heading for Earth following powerful explosions from a sunspot.

The aurora could be visible over Ireland when they arrive at earth and strike our magnetic field, some time over the next few days.

David Moore of Astronomy Ireland said that while predicting the aurora is difficult, the best time to look to the skies would likely be Friday and Saturday night.

"The sun is belching a lot - spitting out a huge amount," he said. "This explosion looks huge - and more impressive."

Our sun operates on 11-year cycles of activity, which means it's now in the same peak as it was in 2003, when the aurora was visible directly overhead as far south as Cork.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: johnneycool on September 12, 2014, 02:26:19 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 12, 2014, 11:49:22 AM
Looks like we might get another chance to see the northern lights tonight.

http://www.breakingnews.ie/discover/huge-solar-eruption-could-see-aurora-over-irish-skies-641734.html (http://www.breakingnews.ie/discover/huge-solar-eruption-could-see-aurora-over-irish-skies-641734.html)

QuoteA huge solar flare eruption could lead to the dazzling display of the aurora borealis - the northern lights - over Ireland this weekend.

A pair of solar storm clouds are heading for Earth following powerful explosions from a sunspot.

The aurora could be visible over Ireland when they arrive at earth and strike our magnetic field, some time over the next few days.

David Moore of Astronomy Ireland said that while predicting the aurora is difficult, the best time to look to the skies would likely be Friday and Saturday night.

"The sun is belching a lot - spitting out a huge amount," he said. "This explosion looks huge - and more impressive."

Our sun operates on 11-year cycles of activity, which means it's now in the same peak as it was in 2003, when the aurora was visible directly overhead as far south as Cork.

That'll be the heavens splitting when Big Ian enters and creates his own Free Heaven.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: FermGael on March 06, 2016, 10:00:40 PM
Unbelievable display of northern lights tonight. 
Best i have seen and seems to be widely viewable in the northern half of the country.
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: Wildweasel74 on March 06, 2016, 10:12:55 PM
Was wondering what was wrong with the sky the night, eerie green haze behind the clouds, impressive alright
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: 50fiftyball on March 07, 2016, 11:05:24 AM
Visible in the Sperrins last night alright, from Greencastle direction Tyrone
Title: Re: Any sign of the Northern lights where you're at ?
Post by: winghalfun on March 07, 2016, 05:23:55 PM
The memories

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1uOXPIFV8g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1uOXPIFV8g)