Yup, I became an Aurora First Timer [AFT] on Monday ~21:30hrs. All crimson/plum on the Western horizon. Impressed. otoh, my dear departed FiL (1925-2024), as he slipped into dementia _would_ go on about his AFT when he lost his cherry in Buenos Aires ca.1943: an [in the] altogether different experience!
Saw them once in Shipley, back in the late 70s, Woodsy, but they were very faint and colourless, and then last year in Hemel Hempstead, where they appeared more strongly and with more colour, but still relatively weak.
That's brilliant. Nope, never seen them. I sat out in the cold for ages to see a shooting star and did in the end!
ReplyDeleteWell done Kevin. I think I've seen one too.
DeleteYup, I became an Aurora First Timer [AFT] on Monday ~21:30hrs. All crimson/plum on the Western horizon. Impressed. otoh, my dear departed FiL (1925-2024), as he slipped into dementia _would_ go on about his AFT when he lost his cherry in Buenos Aires ca.1943: an [in the] altogether different experience!
ReplyDeleteWell done Bob! I like your description. Must have felt great! I remain unlit. PS. Great blog too!
DeleteSaw them once in Shipley, back in the late 70s, Woodsy, but they were very faint and colourless, and then last year in Hemel Hempstead, where they appeared more strongly and with more colour, but still relatively weak.
ReplyDeleteShipley borealis! Love it Mish. I'm hoping my Shipley Grandchildren saw the Monday night event but they haven't said yet.
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