Atlantic Last Night
Hi Guys,
Quite a show last night with great aurora and meteor showers.
The duration of the northern Delta Aquarid meteor shower covers the period of July 16 to September 10. Maximum currently occurs on August 13/14 (solar longitude=139 deg), from an average radiant of RA=340°, DEC=-2°. The maximum hourly rate typically reaches 10.
That explains the meteors.
AURORA WATCH: A high-speed solar wind stream hit Earth last night, sparking auroras over parts of Canada and some northern US states. The storm has subsided, but the solar wind is still blowing, raising the possibility of another storm tonight. Sky watchers should remain alert for auroras.
That explains the Aurora.
The bright star to the east before dawn was Venus, not as some american commentators quipped, Uranus !
Enjoy the night sky