Iceland Aurora 30th October 2021

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Iceland Aurora 30th October 2021

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It was the 'super storm' that wasn't last night. NASA boffins predicted the Coronal Mass Ejection would hit at 18:00ut with auroras lasting for days. It didn't, it may have not even arrived yet, what did hit was a glancing blow from another solar flare that occurred earlier in the week, hitting at more like 22:00ut. For about an hour and half the sky was wild with aurora, but then by midnight it had died right off, and by 05:00ut all that remained was a quiescent green arc. This time lapse is over about 10 minutes at around 22:30ut. Despite the bright lights of Reykjavik it was still seen reflecting in the waters of the bay. Just glad we managed to finish our week with aurora. After taking these shots it was time to head back to the hotel for 3 hours sleep before having to get the shuttle back to the airport... Good times!

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Excellent, Mark. I’m so glad you managed to see and photograph the Aurora before you had to leave. It’s a pity the CME didn’t deliver a strong direct blow.

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Fabulous!!! luck at the last minute :hamster: :hamster: :hamster: It looks like it was only Iceland that really got the blast (gentle gust).

I would love to see this again someday, I need a holiday northwards :)

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Love your time lapse, Mark. I am glad you got to see it after the sleepless nights. Lisa and I would very much like to go to Iceland in the next few years to see the lights.

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Very well done Mark on the super animation , which whatever Aurora event was captured, certainly shows the action very well.

Thanks vm for sharing
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Excellent! Thanks for sharing


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What a spectacular sight from the aurora in Iceland.
Thanks for sharing Mark.


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Great stuff Mark


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