Scottish weather discussion - Spring 2023/24

[Kayemill]

Yeah it’s been pretty incredible from here. Everyone is up the back roads for a look. My camera is terrible but I’ll get some of my wife’s posted up tomorrow. 
 

Best since 2005. 

[Ross B]

Amazing. I've never seen them in Scotland before. They were way brighter to the south... Had to borrow the wife's iPhone as it was better at taking these photos. 

[Ross90]

What time is it peaking in the central belt? I can't see anything, not helped by light pollution but I've seen a fair few clear pics from built up areas and still nothing here...

[snowidea]

Omg omg omg, right behind our house. 

[Ross B]

 Ross90 honestly, I could barely see them for most of the time and they weren't in the area I was lookingCamera picks them up way better, long exposure or borrow a different phone/camera if there's another in the house and try that. 

[Norrance]

Headed up to the Sidlaws for some dark skies. Parked up and looking North could just make out a little light on the skyline then happened to glance up overhead. Wow! Got home and with the naked eye could see a glow even at the edge of town but the camera picked up more.

[Northernlights]

Great fun this evening with Aurora Storm in Edinburgh and myself in the countryside on our phones watching this fabulous display

[snowidea]

 Ross90 we're in Falkirk, to the naked eye they just looked like a pale pink and white glow but when you take a photo the colours come out. 

[Norrance]

Final one from our back garden.

[Norrance]

 Quinach

Most times that I have seen the aurora they have been on the Northern horizon or generally looking North but tonight they were overhead and in a line to the East and West and then eventually right across the sky to the South. Some reports coming in that a stronger peak is due shortly but will be too late for me.

[Quinach]

 Norrance Display weakening just now so headed back, but that has to rank as the second best display in my lifetime - one in the 1980's I remember had constant waves of colour to the naked eye so will keep that as the best one ever!  Just stunning though and best this century, even better that the evening is very mild 

 

 

    Edited May 10 by Quinach

[snowlessayr]

I honestly cannot believe the last 2 hours, simply stunning!! 

 

[Quinach]

So frustrating, lot of cloud has rolled in just as the aurora goes into overdrive.  Can glimpse strong red in the few small gaps in the cloud shield over to the west.

Oh well, mustn't grumble last few hours have been exceptional.

[Ravelin]

Bummer, I was just too tired last night to try to stay up to try to see it. 

[Kayemill]

Pretty cool night last night. Too many to post but I like this one. 

And the morning after. 
 

[Cheggers]

At last, a run of warm sunny days, even sat outside having a drink post an event in Sunderland on Thursday. Then last night...oh what a treat

Edited May 11 by Cheggers

[Stormeh]

Forgot my password as I haven’t logged in for a while . I hope everyone is well, amazing pictures of the northern lights everyone. I was lucky enough to see them on the way back from work late last night.

[snowidea]

 Stormeh what camera/camera phone are you using? Stunning pictures. 

[Northernlights]

22c here already  with strong sunshine. First of swallows arrived 3 days ago the latest I have ever seen them so almost set up for summer

[Stormeh]

 snowidea

Thank you, I was lucky enough that I had my Canon 6D and tripod with me last night. Getting the extra long exposure really helps with the quality. I was amazed how well I could see it with the naked eye. Hopefully tonight is the same? Not sure how they forecast them.

[SW Saltire]

Stunning last few days here and cracking Aurora last night. 

Was at Ayr show today, brilliant weather for it. Heaving.

I see Preswick is leading the way atm 23.9c. 
Back home it’s 22.8c.

Edited May 11 by SW Saltire

[Ross B]

Good photos everyone. Not surprised re Prestwick, it was 22c while I was coming back up the M77 at about 10:30am this morning!

Really nice morning, the heat is sparking off some strong convection here so wouldn't be surprised to see some showers break out shortly. I see the Met have given us a storm warning for tomorrow although UKV doesn't look as good for here. Haven't checked other models but it's been showing since early in the week. 

 

[Polar Gael]

Warmest day of the year so far yesterday at 22.7°C and sunshine all the way. Looking likely to be topped today. Glorious. First swift sighted yesterday as well - summer is on the way. And to top it all, a stunning display from the Merry Dancers last night - absolutely amazing! Enjoy the sunshine, fellow kilters!

Edited May 11 by Polar Gael

[A Winter's Tale]

Last night was amazing. The video was from around 11pm last night when the colours were most visible to the naked eye - like a rainbow. Later I went for a drive with a better camera and got some nice shots near Mugdock. 
 

 

[Ravelin]

Well I might have missed the show last night but I'm enjoying the show today ie bright sunshine and a gentle breeze. High of 23.2C so far at the nearest wunderground.com station, currently a degree or so below that. Other stations in and around Alford widely reading anything between 23C and 26C.

Edited May 11 by Ravelin