Site OBS PAGE🔎   UP ONE LEVEL
 OJB's Site. v2.4.L: ... observations astro owen2 
Observation

Up to OJB's Observations List   Return to Previous Page

Aurora

Date:18 Jun 2003 (NZST)
Time:20:31 (NZST)
Title:Aurora
 
Bright aurora covering almost 180° in south.
In south obscured by cloud which cleared by about 21.00.
20.33 Pale green curtain to 45°. Yellow rays to 30°. Mostly in SW.
20.44 Getting brighter and more rays up to 45°.
21.03 Less structured, diffuse glow with some embedded rays
21.21 Very bright curtains low in SW developed into bright rays.
21.25 Strong flaming to past zenith. One of the best displays for years!
21.39 Less intense and moving towards SW. Still strong flaming.
21.44 Flaming mainly overhead, well past zenith. Quieter in south.
21.51 Quieter periods then arcs and flaming from south up to the zenith.
22.21 No further activity apart from diffuse glow in south.


 
 Comment:   Interesting   OK   Boring   or:   View Results

My latest blog post: Think for Yourself: In the end, everything is just an opinion. Be skeptical, and think for yourself! (posted 2026-04-25).

My latest podcast: OJB's Podcast 2026-04-14 How Far is that Star?

If you're not sure what to view from my site, here are some suggestions: My Latest Airshow Report, My Favourite Wines and Beers, An Interesting Astronomical Observation, See Some Photos, Read Some Mac Tips.


Site News (Mobile): OJB's web site, v 2.4 which has major changes, and possibly errors! Please report anything to ojb@mac.com.