Solar eruptions mean Northern Lights 'could be seen in Britain' 05th Aug 2010

[Mulreay]

Just a heads up for anyone who lives in Britain as do I, and especially the north.

Britain heads for a light show

[harry 48]

i'll have a look to-night gramham but will we see them in Belfast

[BC_Programmer]

gramham: ham the way grams used to make it.   

[Mulreay]

i'll have a look to-night gramham but will we see them in Belfast

That would be Graham,  known you for a while now Harry  

Belfast you may struggle but it's well worth a look. I have done some astronomy checks and these are the results for Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom Astronomy
Sunrise: 5:42 AM IST
Sunset: 9:18 PM IST
Moon: Waning Crescent (26%)
Moonrise: No Moon Rise
Moonset: 5:56 PM IST
Visible Light: 17h 05m
Daylight Length: 15h 36m
Tomorrow: 3m 48s shorter

also


Belfast, United Kingdom weather (54.7°N/6.2°W)
Updated: 4:20 PM IST (August 05, 2010)
Conditions: Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 61°F (16°C)
High/Low: 62/55°F (16/12°C)
UV: 3/16
Humidity: 68%
Dew Point: 50°F (10°C)
Pressure: 29.89 in/1012 hPa
Wind: West at 13 MPH (20 KPH)

It is similar to here, well worth a look and hope the cloud cover clears. Good luck buddy in your night time viewing.  
Let me know how you get on.

[Geek-9pm]

My question is:
Given the current economic problems...
How can the British afford to pay for this show? 

[Mulreay]

My question is:
Given the current economic problems...
How can the British afford to pay for this show? 

Heh nicely said 

But for all those in financial crisis I am told the light show will be free for all 

[BC_Programmer]

Heh nicely said 

But for all those in financial crisis I am told the light show will be free for all 

Except foreigners, bloody freeloading yankees, and let's not forget "aboot" their retarded Canadian cousins! Bunch of inbred folk they are, bloody chav stock! 

[Mulreay]

Not much to say there BC except 

[harry 48]

My question is:
Given the current economic problems...
How can the British afford to pay for this show? 

i think your right , and half the people may not see it 

[harry 48]

Except foreigners, bloody freeloading yankees, and let's not forget "aboot" their retarded Canadian cousins! Bunch of inbred folk they are, bloody chav stock! 

  you will get some replies for that can't wait to read them


Quote from ?? ; Graham  sorry  , arry

[Mulreay]

Would be great though Harry 48, so heads up in the evening. 

I will be taking my camera out to see if I can get some picks... hopefully but doubtful. Will post on my site if there are any. No point in a telescope as it won't make the clouds go away and you will have a smaller vision of the event.

[Salmon Trout]

I saw the aurora from Ripon, in North Yorkshire once.

[Mulreay]

I saw the aurora from Ripon, in North Yorkshire once.

That's really good, maybe you should try tonight.     

If you see it you will appreciate it.

[Mulreay]

As an update

http://www.spaceandscience.co.uk/index.php/articlesresourcemain/41-spacearticles/583-northern-lights-and-solar-flare-2010.html

[Mulreay]

Not long now... the clouds are scattered but could result in a problem... anyone Scottish here? As they have the best chance to see it and maybe take a picture.....