DonLever Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/northern-lights-predicted-to-grace-southern-b-c-skies-this-weekend-as-province-on-path-of-geomagnetic-storm-1.6231277 The Northern Lights could put on another dreamy show in the skies across British Columbia this weekend — and nature fans and photographers alike are hoping to catch another mesmerizing glimpse of the phenomenon after it made an appearance earlier this month. A strong geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for Oct. 30 to 31 by the U.S.-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). "The sun has been quite active lately and yesterday a sunspot gave way to a solar flare that led to a coronal mass ejection headed our way," said CBC Meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe. "If the surge of plasma gets to our magnetic field then that's the recipe for northern lights. As the electrons and particles interact, they can create the beautiful greens and purples in the night sky." When the coronal mass ejection approaches Earth, the U.S. federal agency's DSCOVR satellite will be among the first spacecraft to detect the real-time solar wind changes and will issue any appropriate warnings. The University of Alaska's North America forecast for the phenomenon indicates it could be seen in parts of B.C., including Metro Vancouver, over the weekend. Edited October 30, 2021 by DonLever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I saw them when I was up north in Fort Nelson years ago....spectacular. I hear we're in for quite a solar storm and over the next while, could be some huge events. (I'll dig out the article I was reading earlier...love this stuff). I lol'd at Dan Riccio: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Oh sorry you said Northern Lights. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilac Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I'm super excited for this! I hope I get to see them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Oh sorry you said Northern Lights. Hard to believe........over 35 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckspride Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Yes. Given the amount of attention this has gotten over the past few days, everyone and their dog will be out looking for a spot to see them. Spanish Banks was packed at 4am with cars lining the streets. Porteau Cove was no different. Good luck to anyone attempting to find a quiet place tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, canuckspride said: Yes. Given the amount of attention this has gotten over the past few days, everyone and their dog will be out looking for a spot to see them. Spanish Banks was packed at 4am with cars lining the streets. Porteau Cove was no different. Good luck to anyone attempting to find a quiet place tonight. The Count will find lots to feast on this even-ning then. Mouhahahaaa I mean candy bars, treats....really..... (Psst. Hide the coffin!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel_3 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I have never witnessed the northern lights! which is a little embarrassing considering I grew up in Northern BC! It's really clear here...hoping for an intermission show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris12345 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 What time is this going down? I've seen them before....unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarcore Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 The best way to 'see' them is with long exposure photography. In the city there is too much light pollution even if in middle of a large park. Last night I heard was pretty meh here from a few people who went to get some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Doesn't look like much is developing so far. I'm up in Whistler so was really hoping for a good show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny in Vancouver Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 If anyone sees the Northern Lights tonight, can you please post it and maybe send pics? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Come on nature gods. The hockey gods aren't blessing us and you guys give us rain 7-8 months of the year. Just give us this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilac Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Did anyone see the northern lights this evening? I just went outside and no northern lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure_of_94 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 13 hours ago, Vinny in Vancouver said: If anyone sees the Northern Lights tonight, can you please post it and maybe send pics? Thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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