Observation by Steve Knight: Helical Auroral Ray

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Steve Knight

Observer

Steve Knight

Observed

2025 Jan 28 - 20:16

Uploaded

2025 Jan 29 - 11:12

Objects

Aurora

Equipment

iPhone 15 Pro

Exposure

1 sec, ISO10000

Location

Sand, Norway

Target name

Aurora

Title

Helical Auroral Ray

About this image

A striking auroral display last night spoilt by numerous clouds. Ray seems to have a helical structure, a striking colour change at higher altitudes.

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