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Full Moon Corona

Jane Gnass

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I stopped the car as this corona erupted near the setting full Moon. Aurora had been fiercely active all night, while temps dropped to 0ºF. It was both exhausting and exhilarating.

Artist: JANE_E_GNASS ;

Exposure Date: 2015:01:04 05:47:07;

ImageDescription: **digitally remove x1 moonlight flare superior & R of moon** (V) 20mm ISO 2000 f/2.8 1.0 second; Jan 4, 2015 5:47:07 AM — “Full Moon Corona” Pulsating aurora borealis near constellation Auriga [Capella (Alpha Aurigae) & Menkalinan (Beta Aurigae)], landscape lit by full moonlight — before morning twilight, Hatcher Pass Road, Upper Little Susitna River, snowy Talkeenta mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Palmer & Wasilla, Alaska — © 2015 Jane E Gnass (janegnass@gmail.com) — Astrophotography Nightsky Night Sky Aurora;

Make: NIKON CORPORATION;

Model: NIKON D700;

ExposureTime: 1/1 s;

FNumber: f/2.8;

ISOSpeedRatings: 2000;

ExposureProgram: Manual;

ExposureBiasValue: 0/1;

MeteringMode: Pattern;

Flash: Flash did not fire;

FocalLength: 20 mm;

FocalLengthIn35mmFilm: 20 mm;

Software: iPhoto 9.6.1;

 

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  • Taken with NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D700
  • Focal Length 20 mm
  • Exposure Time 1/1
  • f Aperture f/2.8
  • ISO Speed 2000
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lacey_gribbin

I really like how the moon is right in the middle of the aurora!  I realize you don't control where they form, but kudos for making it work for you!  I bailed when the moon started coming up here (Juneau).  I had been out the night prior and the moon was just too bright to really capture much in the way of auroras.  The next night I jumped at shooting before the moon came up over the mountain and was able to capture a few decent shots.  

Congrats again!

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tonychristians
Really captivating shot. I have always been fascinated with the aurora but have never lived in an area where you could see them (growing up in Oklahoma and living most of my life in southern states). I'm about to relocate to Utah and know that while it's not as common there, I'm hoping to at some point at least get a glimpse. If nothing else, I'll get some really nice night shots.
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Jane Gnass
Tony & Lacey, Your comments are greatly appreciated. Check out Space Weather Live's 3-day aurora forecast = https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/auroral-activity/aurora-forecast or NOAA's 27-DAY OUTLOOK OF 10.7 CM RADIO FLUX AND GEOMAGNETIC INDICES = https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/27-day-outlook-107-cm-radio-flux-and-geomagnetic-indices for help in planning an aurora event. Kp4 -6 is usually a guarantee of visual and strong activity. These are just forecasts and estimates, but the Kp can spike or drop at any time. Read the data and you'll be happier that you did. Good luck with your next aurora adventure! Thanks again, Jane
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