Alaska Life 2014

[sojourner truth]

Well, things do get out of control on here don't they. One minute we are loading muskets, the next thing we are doing is...well...something else.

I still say that FP needs to take pictures and send them to Astronomy magazine whenever she gets a chance. They regularly post pictures from folks in the mag, and discuss what you are seeing. Who knows...may be able to get a few bucks for the effort. Lord knows the school system doesn't pay enough.

As much as I hate the cold, I sometimes envy the folks up there for their environment. Not that I minded the 70 degree spring day we had today.

[Mestral]

I see there are aurora forecasts for the next three nights.
Hope you Alaskans get to see some of the lights.

[Mestral]

well last week turned out to be something of a dud, but you should be getting spectacular Aurora the next couple of nights (as well as last night).

[CenTexDave]

Did you send your drones up there to do a flyover?

[Mestral]

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Did you send your drones up there to do a flyover?

There is a web page that tracks radiation and particle emissions from the Sun that impact earths atmosphere, satellites, and such. It also tracts magnetic storms caused by solar flares, and when one impacts the Earth a side effect is Aurora Borialis. Other side effects are satellite problems, radio outages, and in extreme cases, the power grid will shut down, leading to widespread blackout. It has an effect similar to a high altitude nuke (EMP).

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/warnings_timeline.html

[kantwin]

I'm currently up in southern Minnesota (yes, we just got hammered with some serious snow, with more on the way) and the paper said that the lights were visible here the day before we got here.

[CenTexDave]

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There is a web page that tracks radiation and particle emissions from the Sun that impact earths atmosphere, satellites, and such. It also tracts magnetic storms caused by solar flares, and when one impacts the Earth a side effect is Aurora Borialis. Other side effects are satellite problems, radio outages, and in extreme cases, the power grid will shut down, leading to widespread blackout. It has an effect similar to a high altitude nuke (EMP).

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/warnings_timeline.html

Now look, Mestral, I know this is not true. We all know it's Santa's elves up there with lots of high powered flashlights.

[Night Owl]

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Now look, Mestral, I know this is not true. We all know it's Santa's elves up there with lots of high powered flashlights.

And they tinkle green and that's why the lights are always green.

[Mestral]

Possible light show. Tomorrow night I think.
During your 4 hours of darkness

[FieryPrincess]

We actully have some dark now. There is also a definite autumnal feel in the air.

Sept 21 ought to have a 12/12 split between sunrise and sunset. It's been ery wet and icky this summer. I think I saw two days get to 80.