December 2008
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Summary: A solar wind stream hit Earth on Dec. 4th sparking three days of mild geomagnetic disturbances around the Arctic Circle. See also November 2008.

 
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Sauli Koski,
Kittila Finland
Dec. 7, 2008
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Great moonlight 5 days before full moon and mild auroras -33 C degrees.

Photo details: Nikon D700, sigma 24-70, 8 sec, f/3.2, ASA 640


Sylvain Serre,
Salluit, Nunavik, Quebec, Canada
Dec. 6, 2008
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Tonight, after some clouds, we went on the top of the hill to watch the northern lights. It was so late and so cold (-15 C). But we had a really beautiful surprise. The sky was perfect and the northern lights were fantastic.

Photo details: Canon EOS 30D, 10mm, f3,5, ISO 800, 10 sec.


Voldemar,
Novy Urengoy, YANAO, Russia
Dec. 6, 2008
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Photo details: Canon 400D, ISO 400, CWB 15"

Shawn Malone,
Marquette, Michigan
Dec. 5, 2008
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As lake effect snow moved off to the east, the first crystal clear night we've had in awhile caused me to venture outside and take a look. Photo shows faint aurora peeking over clouds to the right and a good example of what light pollution can do to night skies to the left. Aurora watchers way north must be getting a good show!

Photo details: Canon 5D, 16-35mm 60 sec f 2.8


Frank S. Andreassen,
Harstad, Norway
Dec. 5, 2008
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Photo details: Canon EOS 1D MKII, Canon 24mm f/1.4, 10 sec. exp., ISO 400.


Sylvain Serre,
Salluit, Nunavik, Quebec, Canada
Dec. 4, 2008
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Photo details: Canon EOS 30D, 10mm, f3.5, 800 ISO, and Zenitar 16mm, f2.8, 15-20 sec.


more images:
Northern Lights and Aurora Borealis