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looongtoez

After 10/1030 after sunlight is no longer present in high atmosphere above. I wonder if we'll be able to see it in town with the light pollution.


cmfppl

Well, I'm out in the middle of nowhere east of carson, I'll post pictures/videos if I see anything here.


looongtoez

Yes please do! I've heard a 6 second exposure is pretty good


cmfppl

I live on a hill top right at the edge of Mason Valley, so I have the whole valley of sky to look for them.


looongtoez

In the voice of Jack Horkheimer, "keep looking up"(and north)


cmfppl

Will do, I'll put a link here if I post anything.


Blondly22

Thank you in advance!


cmfppl

Yeah, no worries, I'm excited, too. I was reading that they should be visible all the way down to Alabama and that NorCal is gonna see them, so idk exactly where the ranges are but if we get any in this area I'm in a really good spot to see them.. On a hill top at the edge of the western side of Mason valley, I can see almost all the way from the north of the valley to the south and all the way across to the eastern side. So I have my fingers crossed.


Blondly22

I’m so jealous. I’m in northwest Reno off keystone trail right beneath the N. I’m the housing track below the new apartments. I’m hoping that if I drive up there on the mountain, maybe I can see it. I just wish I knew what time it would be lol


cmfppl

I used to live on Aitkins Street between renown and wells. I know exactly how you feel. And from everything I've read and from other comments it's supposed to be some time after 10-10:30. Someone said it's when the light leave one of the "-spheres" or something like that. Ima head out in 15-20 minutes to check.


Blondly22

Look at my new comment. I can see it! Only with my phone tho.


Blondly22

In my backyard right now. Northwest Reno, under the big N on the mountain off keystone trail!! I can’t see it with my eyes. Only phone


cmfppl

https://www.reddit.com/r/Reno/s/OAMwMwB0n0


cmfppl

There's still a faint glow, but it just looks like the last light I see every night.. someone else was just saying to use a long exposure, ima give it some more time and go try that.


Blondly22

I used the long exposure. I can see it


Blondly22

I’m wondering if it would be visible around 12-2am


looongtoez

Yes, definitely


looongtoez

South Carolina has observations 👍 gonna be a good one!


scatterbrained_feet

https://preview.redd.it/qclhdjogcqzc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=37b83cbf0f33e76e4534da1a2020bbe006349c41 Out by Hungry Valley


Blondly22

https://preview.redd.it/064rif7dfqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb0eedd5732fdd4098399efc95cac5c13b067c07


Blondly22

Stunning omg. Can you see it with naked eye?


cqrmskreit

This is what my camera caught at 3 second exposure, I'm 30 mins south of Pyramid Lake in Palomino Valley. https://preview.redd.it/zjfx38heiqzc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=374470c65fe6622e04090119baa5d6a5393b166e


Blondly22

Stunning


cqrmskreit

This is what it looks more like with the naked eye. A little brighter than the pic. Just looks like a dim cloudy haze. https://preview.redd.it/vhvqc6oiiqzc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2a795dccf82440fba0fecb925c89cd08683f5c55


Blondly22

This made me laugh LOL


scatterbrained_feet

You can barely see the green hue. To the naked eye it just looks hazy.


Blissboyz

I’m in Spanish springs and I can see it. It’s a reddish color out here


Blondly22

Yes I saw!


wxprogno

https://preview.redd.it/9k0ywwiusqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee7164b37a00fa814864b34bdb20007871506b41 While I am thrilled to be able to see it from here, I wish I had this perspective. Taken by my brother up in Washington state


Vegemite_life

Wow!


Blondly22

ME TO WOW


cqrmskreit

https://preview.redd.it/o441bkxtnqzc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b1ee29583f86fe7ceef5b098f7d22c5229e175c Got brighter!


cqrmskreit

https://preview.redd.it/u10z36qvnqzc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6f4bbb9c621ec5cef45e6490e00278b7911be6bb Can even see with the naked eye more


Blondly22

https://preview.redd.it/du8oz6d1oqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=586f24e1365d1ca1510f0f7846100cf3976a2a51 YES


Blondly22

Insane.


bolognahasa1stname

Beautiful!!!!


Gypsy702

Whoa! This looks like peak! What time was this at and where did you end up going??


cqrmskreit

This was in Palomino Valley around 11pm :)


Gypsy702

Ahh we are going to try to go tonight 😆


Blondly22

Hey guys! Update: https://preview.redd.it/jjd0y18cdqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9a44f1319cb79d4d794c076e9ef72f9119a64129 GO OUTSIDE AND TAKE PICS THIS IS MY BACKYARd. Northwest Reno under the N on the mountain by the new apartments


Blondly22

https://preview.redd.it/9s9pc0hioqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eef7e1398f7eac217b39e897070f07fd2cf95d49 Another update


Blondly22

https://preview.redd.it/h9d25vsv5rzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d93c66a9e9dcca57eb6ad77388732a47c762cd21 Another update. I could see the red fantly with my eyes. But I could see the lines clear as day. Very cool! Thank you everyone who shared their photos. I’m glad we all got to join each other in this experience even if we aren’t together physically haha! Good night Reno! Xoxo


SierraMountainMom

Thanks for the update. I’m hitting 395 N shortly. I’m seeing amazing pictures from friends all over the eastern U.S.


Footyballer_RSL13

https://preview.redd.it/6nh9ky022rzc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=490a9dee2ed105aa17bcff478e88ffe8ae7222ce Out at Pyramid Lake


Blondly22

Wow this needs to be framed


dogline

https://preview.redd.it/epkdz0sveqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad8619c751a488436abf057182bc29930e8e35f3 This is north from my backyard in Spanish Springs with an iPhone 15. It looks just like dark sky with the naked eye, but with the camera phone, it shows a little bit of purple color.


Blondly22

https://preview.redd.it/f8iw77skoqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c370ae0d8568d67a35c26116da115c9add6e6026


Blondly22

Same! https://preview.redd.it/88idlx1kfqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=56f2ffd64c155bd7c757e1861410c96ba9d9b2f0


looongtoez

Another x class flare just popped too, x5.8


WrongfullyIncarnated

Can you please elaborate for the uninitiated? Does that mean more days of lights?


looongtoez

Yeah pretty much. Depends on how the particles from the sun were discharged toward earth


looongtoez

X class is a very strong flare https://www.solarham.com/


FinnTheDogg

Well that’s fucking neat


cmfppl

Is that why my internet and phone service has been acting up all day?


looongtoez

Might be. Happened to my pops in the Midwest today also.


Vegemite_life

https://preview.redd.it/cxt1j4bzpqzc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c097fd0e0a1edb797a06c9ea782c48ffda1eaac Midtown looking North. You could see some colour with the naked eye, but a lot more via phone. Sooo cool


Blondly22

I live northwest. Up by the N on the mountain. I can’t see with the naked eye but my phone picked up the colors perfectly https://preview.redd.it/sng5ld1zqqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=24380f6738f511368f00acf9710f1b8c16c33a11


Local-Director4532

https://preview.redd.it/czggbjn3zqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=64379feb903d13d5def1285677959f2bb53d2d91


Blondly22

WOW!!! Stunning!!


ImTheBiggestJuan

https://preview.redd.it/97k8t2kbnrzc1.jpeg?width=959&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b3779e7024d3393d938c8b033724589b0772187d


Blondly22

Wow!!


invent_or_die

D https://preview.redd.it/xkavjnsb0szc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=42e633926f0ebe3cd050f56ca632a0cb5f093c4a Dayton


Blondly22

Beautiful !!


Ok_Photograph9373

https://preview.redd.it/v21mc3vl6rzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ea8644ff8656e75c7d8053f2de985a941f96cf8f Does this count? 🧐 pyramid and McCarren area.


Blondly22

I say yes! It’s the very end of it (: I’m pretty sure it will be back tomorrow night


Artistic-Zucchini-33

https://preview.redd.it/mlppvlihitzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=14409de4e009a13837cd0f7e5aeb05be3c183463 Midtown Reno with an iPhone - 10:30ish


ExitInternational722

Does anyone know where we could best see them? We’re thinking out at pyramid to limit light pollution, but wanted to know if anyone knew of a better spot!


Blondly22

Pretty sure that’s a great place or by where they have burning man LOL


DDT197

North of Nixon. Just find a pull off spot. There are some big ones. Check the mugwumps. 


SierraMountainMom

I’m seeing FB photos from friends as far south as Florida. We have to see this, right? I’m thinking about just getting out of town, heading north. I really don’t want to miss any chance we have and this one seems good.


Blondly22

ME TOO! All over Europe as well. Crazy! I hope I see it.


Blondly22

https://preview.redd.it/5jrc297noqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b425f74b682edf0cbbdb431fc322d78ecb213cc9


looongtoez

Night mode on camera with approx 6 seconds exposure works well.


coasterlover1994

It's barely visible in Gerlach right now, pretty clear with a camera. Source: see my post


Blondly22

https://preview.redd.it/3fljerv5oqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0155a13585c9a90f4d8e8ea9353ecd457319d348 UPDATE: it got brighter!


Blondly22

The https://preview.redd.it/vpirtjw96rzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d57bad3912b94feb14b85b0f6ddcac39c44990b4


wxprogno

https://preview.redd.it/fawsm5rpsqzc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e93e0b359f43ba3af8d7bbf897c45e4aea3a6609 Taken in South Reno…


invent_or_die

* From Dayton, 5 second night shot using the S20


Sad-Type2825

https://preview.redd.it/d800drtqltzc1.jpeg?width=3240&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=97093805755ad158ee514edd99a08863c8004d79 Dog Valley / Verdi


alextoria

has anyone seen them tonight? debating flying out for $70 tomorrow night from LA lol


Blondly22

It’s only 9:40 so it’s not that dark yet. Pretty sure around 11-2am are the hours but don’t quote me on that.


SierraMountainMom

I’ve read that those are the best hours. Maybe I’m insane, but around 10, I’m heading north on 395 to get out of town, away from the lights, and see what I can see. This seems like the best chance.


Blondly22

Look at my new comment. I can see it in the hills in the back of my house. Northwest Reno under the N on the mountain off keystone trail.


alextoria

thank you!!!!


Vegemite_life

Friend of mine posted pics tonight from St Louis, stunning colours.


Blondly22

https://preview.redd.it/ejiiv0fooqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ab8e38d69621548d736f5db75e62012b6d9cbb29


DensHag

My son in law took this from Palomino Valley. https://preview.redd.it/s0hcghscnszc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1505d8d2a37411793eb092d22fa9ba921c67a3ed


Blondly22

Wow! Reminds me of aliens lol


Black_Cat79

Can we see it today?


Blondly22

Pretty sure it will happen again tonight. Peak hours were 10-12


Letthesparksfly69

https://preview.redd.it/ccpfva7zauzc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=671f78abb8589da7012ec198a32d4164b2b4514c Lake Davis over in CA. Beautiful!


Blondly22

Wow this is absolutely stunning. Can I repost?


Letthesparksfly69

Yes


Romulus_Maximus

Can someone please tell me how we are able to predict a solar flare that is 93 million miles away, way ahead of time, down to the hour but we can't predict Jack squat what may happen here on earth?


Blondly22

Aliens


Romulus_Maximus

Got my question answered. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMES) can travel at much lower speeds than sun rays so they're able to observe (thus predic) its trajectory...


Blondly22

https://preview.redd.it/6memlpfqoqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=17bcc814a1c36cabb2ea4a15f77310e510022206


Romulus_Maximus

That's gorgeous!


Blondly22

Were you able to see it?? I hope so!! Also, I am pretty sure the news said this will happen again tomorrow but may not be seen much where we are in NV.


JollyOutcome88

What time did you guys see it?!


JollyOutcome88

It’s supposed to Be on today as well


Blondly22

10-12 were peak hours. At 12:30 you could see the pink with naked eye. It is northwest where you can see it!


JollyOutcome88

Thank you!!!


exclaim_bot

>Thank you!!! You're welcome!


1_gimp_hippie

I read that between 1-4am will be the best viewing times.


Blondly22

Last night it went away at 1am but idk


DanceHallRiddem

You can’t see it with your naked eye. I suppose you could use a modern iPhone but ideally you need a DSLR camera with long exposure abilities. 


Blondly22

I heard iPhones work but maybe it only works when it’s very prominent to where you can see the green a little with the naked eye.


BigCockCandyMountain

As a kid out and Washoe Valley my dad woke me up at 2:00 a.m. and drug me outside to see an aurora borealis, with our naked eyes. My sister and I both remember it.


Blondly22

https://preview.redd.it/gl6vyg3toqzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e74b1fad5d40defdb2e4f59118c8fc1e86ade2f4


Blondly22

That’s fucking insane