Observation by Jimmy Fraser: Aurora in moonlight 16-17 September 2024

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Jimmy Fraser

Observer

Jimmy Fraser

Observed

2024 Sep 17 - 03:20

Uploaded

2024 Sep 17 - 14:32

Objects

Aurora

Equipment

Fuji XT5
Fuji 16mm f/1.4

Exposure

Exposure 0.6 seconds, f/1.4 ISO 4000

Location

Alness, Scotland.

Target name

Aurora in moonlight 16-17 September 2024

Title

Aurora in moonlight 16-17 September 2024

About this image

Aurora was visible in bright moonlight and showed some ray activity. At around 03.00 UT it started to really brighten and develop into a band with bright rays. Quite spectacular on the camera screen. Photographed from a field of barley stubble. A Tawny Owl and a Fox both called a few times when the aurora was brightest.

Files associated with this observation

aurora_20240917_0320_jfraser.jpg (1.8 MB)

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Comments

Ian Jarrett, 2024 Sep 17 - 15:19 UTC

Beautiful description to accompany your image, thanks!

Jimmy Fraser

Jimmy Fraser, 2024 Sep 17 - 20:47 UTC

Thank you for your kind comment Ian. Yes, events like last night remind us that there are other beautiful forms of life living out their lives under the stars and the aurora.

Dominic Ford

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