Aurora Observation by Marion Köhler on Friday, 10 May 2024 around 23:30 UTC
Summary
| Observer | Marion Köhler |
|---|---|
| Location | Northeim, Germany Middle latitude |
| Coordinates | 51° 41' 34" N / 10° 2' 29" E |
| Time | Friday, 10 May 2024 at 23:30 UTC |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Aurora visibility | Aurora rays |
| Aurora brightness | Bright aurora |
| Aurora forms | Rays |
| Aurora Colors | Green Red Purple Violet Blue |
| Aurora conditions | Kp8+ Hp30: 9o Dst -318nT |
Story
We were amazed by a neighbor's status update of a photo of the Nothern Lights and then we went out on our balcony. At first, the Nothern Lights were only visible to the naked eye as a wisp of mist, but clearly recognizable in the photo on the phone. Then it got stronger, so that we could even see it with our own eyes. What an experience, here in northern central Germany!
Image information
Time
2024-05-11 00:21
Taken with:
samsung SM-A505FN
Focal Length
3.93mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.7
ISO Speed
1600
Edited with
A505FNXXU9CWB4
Time
2024-05-11 00:15
Taken with:
samsung SM-A505FN
Focal Length
3.93mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.7
ISO Speed
1600
Edited with
A505FNXXU9CWB4
Image copyright: Marion Köhler
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