Another chance to see the Northern Lights

Oberon · 03-07-12, 07:27 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17295337

Another strong one on the way. Well, the Sun is at the peak of its activity this year.

So, keep an eye out at the sky, you might see the Northern lights if you're lucky.

Oberon · 03-07-12, 07:29 PM

I presume, given the timing, that this is the launching:

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/su...0712-X5-4.html

Dowly · 03-07-12, 07:38 PM

Saw a faint one earlier tonight.

nikimcbee · 03-07-12, 08:09 PM

So are you going to Newcastle then? Say hi to Jim.

03-07-12, 07:27 PM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Another chance to see the Northern Lights http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17295337 Another strong one on the way. Well, the Sun is at the peak of its activity this year. So, keep an eye out at the sky, you might see the Northern lights if you're lucky.

03-07-12, 08:09 PM	#4
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	So are you going to Newcastle then? Say hi to Jim. __________________

03-07-12, 07:29 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I presume, given the timing, that this is the launching: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/su...0712-X5-4.html

03-07-12, 07:38 PM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,054 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Saw a faint one earlier tonight.