Originally Posted by Graham, G4FUJ
One day (err night!), when in northern Scotland I will get to see them. Tripod and long exposure, at the ready.


At pretty much their minimum this winter but they'll be getting stronger and more frequent each year from now to 2025 .... go in winter and as far north as you can .... in Shetland they're much more common (known as the 'mirrie dancers' locally) .... you could combine it with a trip to see Up Helly Aa.... tho if you're taking a winter trip up there you should pack a spare liver .... they most surely know how to party! smile

K

Ps ... just seen the pic Red Three posted of the aurora in Shetland a couple of years back .... you should have a good chance of seeing similar up there sometime during a week visit as we move towards the maximum activity ... but like all natural phenomena there's no certainty.

Last edited by Image; 13/01/21 03:59 PM.