Northern Lights over Aberystwyth...

An alert came, as on a number of previous occasions, that it might be possible to see the aurora by camera anywhere in the UK. I haven't previously succeeded in seeing the phenomenon. However, it was a clear, starry night, so we thought there might just be a chance. We headed down to the stone jetty at Aberystwyth harbour knowing that, at it's extreme point, we had a clear view north and we could get there quickly...

I set the tripod up, then remembered that I should have brought my remote control. Still, I thought, what have I to lose, give it a try. And so I did. How exciting it was to see the green arch in the back of the camera. It remained visible for over an hour with it's intensity varying and 'pillars' seemingly appearing and disappearing. Having had two trips to Norway, in the hope of seeing the lights, cancelled due to Covid this was all the more amazing. I have seen 'better, more dramatic' pictures of auroras. However, this is what I captured close to home and as such is pretty special to me...

Done