This morning, from 2 UTC until dawn, truly bright aurora appeared even over the Czech Republic in the mid-Europe latitudes. The aurora was easily visible to the naked eyes even from suburban regions. I was enjoying it in the south of Bohemia, near Benešov nad Černou – one of the southeastern cities of the country.…
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From 5 to 19 February I visited northern Scandinavia to capture some nice Aurora Borealis views. Here are some stories and images. Enjoy! 9/10 February 2025 Some people say “to see an aurora and die”. Well, after yesterday, I think there is always much more to see. Despite the unpleasant cold, I am happy I…
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In 2024, over 30 Aurora Borealis were recorded from Central Europe as the solar activity of the current solar cycle gets to its maximum. About 12 of the auroras were observable even to the naked eye and I was lucky to capture them across Czechia and Slovakia (latitude ~50 degrees north). In this collection, the…
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What odds! This year’s New Year celebration over Oravská Lesná, Slovakia, occurred on a moonless night with a clear sky, and just minutes after the fireworks started, an aurora appeared in the sky. What a great start to the year. So happy New Year 2025 to you all! Used Canon Ra, Sigma 50mm, f1.8, ISO4000,…
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Another strong geomagnetic storm of this year brought bright auroras over central Europe on 10th through 11th October 2024. Unfortunately, this time the weather was completely against me, I was lucky to capture the bright red just before the main show started, because by that time thick clouds with rain covered the whole sky over…
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What an unexpectedly bright auroras this night, on 7 October 2024. When observing from Oravská Lesná, Slovakia (50 degrees north of Europe), several waves brought even visually spectacular show. The second-best view of this year after Big May Aurora 2024. Used Canon Ra and Sigma 35mm, ISO 1600, 6s exposures with f1.6. Last 2 images…
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Just an hour ago, on 12 September 2024 (around 19:18 UT), a bright aurora appeared in the sky over Záhradné, near Prešov, Slovakia. It lasted just about ten minutes, but it was truly a lucky one. Especially when the clouds closed the view shortly after this incredible sky surprise. Used Canon Ra, Sigma 35mm, f1.6,…
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