torsdag 13 december 2012

Geminid Meteor Shower / Geminidene meteorsverm

One of the best meteor showers of the year - the Geminids - are here!

The peak in activity will be tonight, but usually, the nights before and after the peak is also good. Yesterday evening was cold and clear and the moon is new today and doesn't interfere with the viewing conditions this year at all, so if only local weather conditions co-operate tonight, it should be a spectacular sight.

Below is two photos from this morning showing two of many meteors that streaked across the sky accompanied by pulsating auroras. The planet Jupiter and the Pleiades can be seen over the barn.


 
Bright Geminid fireball with a distinct yellow-reddish hue




For more information about aurora and night-time photography, check out this new book release!: The Northern Lights - A Guide

2 kommentarer:

  1. Fantastisk flott lys dette nordlyset, fine bilder.

    Ottar

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  2. Hørte om dette fenomenet på radioen i kveld. Desverre er det et lokk av skyer her i Sunnfjord i kveld.
    Får trøste oss med dine bilder da. Det holder det:)

    SvaraRadera