Aurora Observation by Mitchell on Saturday, 16 May 2026 around 02:16 UTC
Summary
| Observer | Mitchell |
|---|---|
| Location | Chelsea, Canada Middle latitude |
| Coordinates | 45° 32' 38" N / 76° 5' 21" W |
| Time | Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 02:16 UTC |
| Duration | 1 hours |
| Aurora visibility | Diffuse glow |
| Aurora brightness | Can only be seen in photos |
| Aurora forms | Rays Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement (STEVE) |
| Aurora Colors | Green Purple |
| Aurora conditions | Kp5+ Hp30: 5o Dst -59nT |
Story
Low Latitude Aurora spotted on May 15 at Lac Meech, QC.
Image information
Time
2026-05-15 22:16
Taken with:
Apple iPhone 16e
Lens:
iPhone 16e back camera 4.2mm f/1.64
Focal Length
4.2mm
Exposure Time
10 seconds
Aperture
f/1.6
ISO Speed
2000
Edited with
26.4.2
Image copyright: Mitchell
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