Source: CBC News, April 15, 2018 “That probably was one of the most amazing northern lights shows that we’ve seen,” said photographer Dre Erwin Earlier this week, two Saskatchewan photographers shared an experience they will not soon forget. Dre Erwin and Jon Ray photographed an illuminating northern lights display near Pinehouse, Sask., a village west of La Ronge. Read full article… Continue reading Northern lights photos represent hope for Sask. photographers
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‘Aurora Steve’: New northern lights discovered by Canadian amateur scientists
Source: Gil Tucker, The Canadian Press, Global News The glowing ribbon of purple — and sometimes green — light that runs east-west in the night sky has been observed and photographed by aurora borealis chasers for years. A photographer in Calgary named it Steve. “We often see Steve from Calgary, pretty much straight up,” citizen scientist Chris… Continue reading ‘Aurora Steve’: New northern lights discovered by Canadian amateur scientists
TEN QUICK TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING NORTHERN LIGHTS
Source: Micael Widell, DIYPhotography.net, December 11, 2017 The other day I was lucky enough to catch some Northern Lights over my hometown Stockholm It is quite rare to see them here, especially on a full moon night, and with all the light pollution from the city. The experience of seeing and photographing Aurora Borealis inspired… Continue reading TEN QUICK TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING NORTHERN LIGHTS
Night Sky
Night time in Saskatchewan. It’s such a peaceful serene place to be. We are extremely lucky living where we do. With miles and miles of open country side it gives us the perfect opportunity to enjoy the night sky, away from all the light pollution of towns and cities with just a short drive.… Continue reading Night Sky
New Years Northern Lights
Local photographer Steven Lund managed to catch a gorgeous natural light display on December 31, 2015. Here are a few photos from that very evening. “I often travel the grids in the area searching for subjects to photograph. After reading THIS article on kindersleysocial.ca/webarchive I thought I would try my luck. At approximately 11:30PM on New Years… Continue reading New Years Northern Lights
Aurora borealis could illuminate New Year's Eve sky across Canada
Solar storm could spawn swirling show of northern lights A recent strong solar storm is expected to give Canadians across the country a special New Year’s Eve northern lights show. The aurora’s swirling colours may light up night skies as far south as 50 degrees geomagnetic latitude, says the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This means that cities… Continue reading Aurora borealis could illuminate New Year's Eve sky across Canada
11-year sun cycle energizes northern lights in Saskatchewan
The northern lights have become a big star on social media. “It’s really dark and the weather has been so great,” said Kathryn McWilliams at the University of Saskatchewan’s Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies. “The aurora is just so beautiful and mesmerizing that it kind of sells itself, we don’t have to do much publicity to… Continue reading 11-year sun cycle energizes northern lights in Saskatchewan
Full Moon, Aurora, and More Meteors!
This December 24, weather permitting, we’ll be getting a rare Christmas treat—a full moon, shining from sunset straight through until sunrise. It’ll reach its full phase early in the morning on December 25. Because it’ll be in the sky for so long, this moon is called the Long Night Moon. And, it’ll be the first… Continue reading Full Moon, Aurora, and More Meteors!
Stunning aurora display wows Whitehorse
Social media in Yukon was abuzz Sunday night thanks to an incredible display of northern lights. This year’s “solar maximum” — the peak of an 11-year cycle when more solar flare energy is being released into space, causing auroral activity, likely means a big year for aurora watchers. According to the territory’s Auroracast, conditions should be favourable for more… Continue reading Stunning aurora display wows Whitehorse