Tracking solar flares and space weather
Tracking solar flares and space weather
Aurora from Scotland: Why Northern UK Skies See More Geomagnetic Storms

Scotland sees more aurora than the rest of the UK because of geomagnetic latitude and field inclination, not just geography. A practical guide to where, when and how to look.

Best Months for Aurora Hunting in the UK: A Seasonal Dark Sky Guide

A month-by-month guide to UK aurora chances, weighing equinox activity, darkness hours, cloud cover and practical planning for the best odds of...

Common Mistakes When Hunting Auroras in the UK (and How to Avoid Them)

Most UK aurora hunts fail for the same avoidable reasons — relying on Kp, ignoring cloud, and misjudging twilight. Here is how to fix each one.

Aurora Watch Checklist: 12 Things to Check Before a UK Viewing Night

A practical pre-flight checklist for UK aurora hunters, covering forecasts, cloud, darkness, kit and safety before you head out on a viewing night.

How to Photograph the Aurora from the UK: Camera Settings and Planning

A practical guide to shooting the northern lights from Britain: reading space weather forecasts, finding dark skies, and the camera settings that...