Aurora borealis

[eeyore]

Iceland is very good for them - and also some truly spectacular landscape - just dont get your camera too close to the geezers

[Tormentil]

Yes, beware strange geezers.

[eeyore]

Particularly if they are hot and steamy

[senua]

Saw one from Kent about 4 years ago now (a friend phoned be from Norway and said as the Aurora was so powerfull there I might have a chance in Kent). And one two years back from a graveyard in the middle of Edinburgh (early December).
I was on a ghost tour and looked up and there was this pinky red aurora.
Have afriend who lives in Ullapool. Since he moved there over five years ago, he's seen a few hundred.
Even if the Sun is not at it's peak in the cycle you can still get to see them. The further north the better.
Keep a check on the sites posted and it's always worth looking out each clear night. You never know.

http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/

[arvensis]

I've seen the Aurora Borealis a few times down here in Hampshire. Shame we are still in the doldrums of the solar cycle as chances to see it are few and far between.

Mark

[Hornbeam]

Originally Posted by arvensis

I've seen the Aurora Borealis a few times down here in Hampshire. Shame we are still in the doldrums of the solar cycle as chances to see it are few and far between.

Mark

Gilbert White reports seeing frequent auroras in Selborne, Hants

[Tormentil]

After exiting the Selborne Arms.

[Sonia]

BBC Sky at night are doing offers..

Have fun in the snow and the chance tp see the spectacular Northern lights with guest astronomers including Chris Lintott, presenter BBC sky at night.
I booked a place last week.

Various dates and departure airports throughout december for just £549.95 per person.
You will depart by air from your chosen airport at around 9am, landing finland at around 2;30pm local time. In the early evening youll enjoy an illustrated talk about the northern lights by our guest astronomers before boarding the coach for the short ride to a dinner venue, away from light pollution. You then have the opportunity to take in the atmosphere outside around a roaring bonfire while you wait in anticipation for the lights to appear. Later you'll return by coch to hotel, hopefully after experincing natures wonderful lightshow.
On day 2, after breakfast you check out of the hotel and depart for your chosen activity: either a three and a half hour snowmobile safari or a dog sleigh expedition.

The price includes:
Flight to lapland and return with in flight catering.
All airport and security taxes
Overnight accommodation in a twin/double or family room
Dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday
Northern lights talk by guest astronomer and all overseas coaching
Use of thermal clothing
Chosen acitivity.

[eeyore]

just to mention that Wolfhill has put a fantastic pic of the ABs up on the calendar images thread - superb shot taken in scotland