Aurora Observation by Marion Köhler on Sunday, 11 May 2025 around 22:23 UTC
Summary
| Observer | Marion Köhler |
|---|---|
| Location | Skummeslövsstrand, Sweden Middle latitude |
| Coordinates | 56° 28' 31" N / 12° 56' 29" E |
| Time | Sunday, 11 May 2025 at 22:23 UTC |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Aurora visibility | Diffuse glow |
| Aurora brightness | Faint aurora |
| Aurora forms | Band Rays Veil Pulsating aurora |
| Aurora Colors | Green Red Purple Violet |
| Aurora conditions | Kp4o Hp30: 4o Dst -37nT |
Story
There was a faint glow visible in the sky, so I took some photos with my phone. From there, the aurora borealis was clearly visible, and I could watch it change. I was very surprised because I had not expected to see it in May.
Image information
Time
2025-05-12 00:37
Taken with:
samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Focal Length
5.54mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
2500
Edited with
A556BXXS7AYC6
Time
2025-05-12 00:26
Taken with:
samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Focal Length
5.54mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
2500
Edited with
A556BXXS7AYC6
Time
2025-05-12 00:24
Taken with:
samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Focal Length
5.54mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
2500
Edited with
A556BXXS7AYC6
Time
2025-05-12 00:23
Taken with:
samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Focal Length
5.54mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
2500
Edited with
A556BXXS7AYC6
Image copyright: Marion Köhler
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