Re: aurora seen in Castro Valley 1:20am

From: Jim Feldhouse (jfeldhou@No-Spam)
Date: Wed Oct 29 2003 - 12:23:10 MST

  • Next message: brian zehring: "Aurora seen at Blue Canyon last night"

    this matches what I saw, from light pollution central.
    I only saw it once or twice, out of the corner of my eye.
    I wasn't even sure, but Richard's description matches exactly.
    a brief search light.
    I saw this twice, on seperate occasions, almost straight up curiously.

    jim, Belmont, between 1am and 2am

    --- Richard Crisp <rdcrisp@No-Spam> wrote:
    > it is pretty subtle. sort of reminds me of a dim searchlight flashing by momentarily.
    >
    > I am not seeing any prominent color. it seems pale and "galactic". Best described is greyish.
    >
    > since it is just ramping up, it may get more interesting as the night wears on.
    >
    > Richard
    >
    >



    The Astronomy Connection -- Mailing List Archives