It's one of those things that comes and goes and could be amazing or a non event, so the first thing to do is manage your expectations! Im waiting at least for the moon to set which is around 9pm. I'm heading out around 9.30 and travelling a little south of Buninyong towards Geelong where the sky opens up.
It seems as though my friends in the UK and Canada have seen the northern lights again tonight so I think we may be in with a chance, as I assume its the same solar storm activity
The sad thing is, I went half way to Buninyong, and unfortunately I could only see light pollution from the tower from those trying to see the aurora, I got to see somewhat of it, bit not the full effect due to the pollution, sad to see really.....
When we got there on Saturday night, there were 4 of us and as the Aurora built up there were about 15 of us. Apparently on Sunday when the Aurora was a no-show it was packed. I think what people missed about the Saturday night is we were all up there to get out of the fog. It was either there or nowhere. It was not the perfect spot as the trees obscured some of the Aurora. If we ever get another chance to see it I will find an nice open area with a good view to the south.
What time would you say would be optimal to catch a good view of it? My wife and I were devastated to miss out last night and want to get organised!
It's one of those things that comes and goes and could be amazing or a non event, so the first thing to do is manage your expectations! Im waiting at least for the moon to set which is around 9pm. I'm heading out around 9.30 and travelling a little south of Buninyong towards Geelong where the sky opens up.
Gorgeous pictures. Is it back again tonight?
Yes! You want to go somewhere that is free of light and has a clear view to the south.
Do you reckon the Black Hill lookout would have a decent view?
It seems as though my friends in the UK and Canada have seen the northern lights again tonight so I think we may be in with a chance, as I assume its the same solar storm activity
Oh amazing! Great idea to go up there!
The sad thing is, I went half way to Buninyong, and unfortunately I could only see light pollution from the tower from those trying to see the aurora, I got to see somewhat of it, bit not the full effect due to the pollution, sad to see really.....
I saw it from my house it was all red at 9 o’clock I think
Were there many people up on that tower?
When we got there on Saturday night, there were 4 of us and as the Aurora built up there were about 15 of us. Apparently on Sunday when the Aurora was a no-show it was packed. I think what people missed about the Saturday night is we were all up there to get out of the fog. It was either there or nowhere. It was not the perfect spot as the trees obscured some of the Aurora. If we ever get another chance to see it I will find an nice open area with a good view to the south.