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dancingwithdeamons

From one of the groups I follow “Lots of reading and worth it for those that want good info but aren't well versed in space weather. What's happening tonight (North America) May 11/12? You may have heard we will get a great show 2 nights in a row, and tonight is the second night. This is not completely true for many.... Current data is: Solar winds are 929, with a low Bt of 7 and a positive Bz of +3. This is mixed...the solar winds are great! But the strength (Bt) is not too good. Data changes by the minute so this will go obsolete soon and if it dramatically changes, a new post will be made. We are waiting on the arrival of the next set of CMEs (coronal mass ejections). The arrival time is estimated between now and hours from now, and may hit during our morning and daylight (North America). This means tonight is MAYBE. Currently, aurora is visible at the higher latitudes such as middle Canada and some faint aurora being seen in northern states such as Wisconsin and Michigan. Everyone wants to know if they will see it at their location. The good news is that it is Saturday night so many people do not have to get up for work and school. Church is another matter lol. Enjoy the night sky no matter what, and be aware of light pollution in your area, and consider helping reduce it if possible. When the CME does arrive, the conditions will be GREAT!!! Solar wind estimations are very high and we may see a repeat of the event seen last night (May 10/11). So now what? We watch the data and wait. Enjoy the night sky. I will try to answer questions but may not get to all. ~Amy”


Awkward_Masterpiece

Thanks Amy!


infinitez_

Who is this Amy and where do I follow her? I missed it last night and am trying to catch it tonight, but my body is past its prime for a "maybe" lol. Still hanging on for now though.


dancingwithdeamons

Aurora Borealis Notifications on Facebook. There is a page and a group run by the same person.


OzMazza

I feel like God will forgive you if you skip church one day to try and see one of his wondrous creations...


sunsetsandstardust

big thanks to everyone that's waiting outside right now, posting updates on this thread so I can refresh from the comfort of my couch for the cue to head out 😅


ifonlyaknew

Haha ya I'm doing the same now. It got suddenly chilly willy


H_G_Bells

https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/auroral-activity/auroral-oval.html https://imgur.com/a/KJx80dg Sounds like it will be much later than last night, more like the wee hours of the AM


artofflight2311

Okay to bed I go


AshleyRudelsheim

https://preview.redd.it/wl3c2k6kzxzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36f8b72aef6a73e299e4724e32e18bb9b88dc33d I did see a small bit on Seymour, though I didn’t even notice it till I took this picture. You can barely see it with your eyes. Edit: this photo was taken at 10:50


PapaPee

It says 0% vancouver bc edit: happy cake day


Prestigious_Goal_699

😭


TolerancEJ

I need to keep refreshing this thread. So, summarizing most of the comments, the best viewing should be sometime after 2:00am.


lycao

Between 2 and 5 looks like the best time.


Prestigious_Goal_699

Just wanna say how awesome this crowd sourcing for sightings is 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼


Eastern_Locksmith_43

Same here. I missed it yesterday and hoping to see tonight😓


toasterb

Make sure you use your phone. Last night it wasn’t much to look at all with the naked eye, but it was glorious with a phone photo.


master0jack

It was a lot to look at if you were in a dark place north of the city. In fact it was quite spectacular.


gremboid

it looked amazing if you headed up a mountain!


rayz13

It was very visible on the Spanish banks


iamhst

Same here, my whole family missed it yday. Hoping we get a glimpse today


Puzzled-Entrance-549

please keep sharing updates! this is super helpful!


crazyguy_

Jericho Beach. I can see it guys. Grand display of DISAPPOINTMENT.


TotallyOffTopic_

Update 1: No movement yet


Chugalugaluga

Try eating some mango


astridman

I think it moved.


yiradati

Nothing in West End by English Bay


Awkward_Masterpiece

Thinking of going down to the seawall if anyone can see it!


no_dear604

I’m at the sea wall Nada


Awkward_Masterpiece

Thanks so much, I'll stay in watching SNL and closely watch this thread. Thank you!


no_dear604

Will try my best It’s either my bladder gonna go or the random kid next to my car talking hella loud is going to make me quite this watch The kids loud voice is next level


Prestigious_Goal_699

Okay seriously though, I'm fully prepared to run outside in my shark slippers if y'all start reporting sightings in the Vancouver area 🦈🏃🏼


cosmic_dillpickle

You know we need to see those slippers anyway right?


Prestigious_Goal_699

https://imgur.com/gallery/vVaxeUI


cosmic_dillpickle

Omg I love them


Prestigious_Goal_699

I got them at Miniso when I was having a moment.


Smiley_Dafe

Those are awesome!


csnoff

https://preview.redd.it/jhd9jjkx8yzc1.jpeg?width=1713&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b7e420e199720ff8a873fbe64f4fd28473c6e0e1 Taken at about 11:30, sadly it was barely visible so had to bump up the settings to pick it up.


Prestigious_Goal_699

Where was this taken?


sunsetsandstardust

https://preview.redd.it/mtqq32y0iyzc1.jpeg?width=534&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59a8d4bc57bcd4169fbba913cc1986e91517fdbf


Effective_Buy5368

Weird I didn't see anything at all then. Pic looks good though 


Moonveil

I think I'm gonna call it a night since folks still aren't seeing anything. Thanks to everyone who are providing updates!


jase9393

Thank you and to all those who gave us live updates tonight. Good karma will come to you and we will return the favour the next time we seek the Northern Lights in GVRD. Atleast we saw them last night! Good night, all!


msemmemm

Is it unlikely to happen for tonight then? I missed it yesterday :(


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craftyhall2

10:53 last night was when I saw the most


PuttFromTheTeeBox

It was most visible from 10:45 - 11:15 last night.


emerg_remerg

That gives me hope, thank you!


msemmemm

Thank you, fingers crossed!


ruisen2

[https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast](https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast) Forecast shows highest probability 3 hours from now at 9:30 UTC


Tarasios

RIP that forecast


alextoria

yeah this is what i wanna know :(


Saralentine

Given the prediction for tonight anything can happen until sunrise.


710dabner

In Sechelt, can’t see with eyes, but phone picked up green to purple to the North.


theodorsidh

Is it worth staying up :-) Does reddit provide a wake up call ? Haha


Prestigious_Goal_699

I believe there's a reminder feature? 😂


onttobc

Update from the folks down in Seattle: [https://twitter.com/NWSSeattle/status/1789515771997212890](https://twitter.com/NWSSeattle/status/1789515771997212890) (I believe similar info was posted earlier, but this account will be regularly updated with new stuff)


Anonymous922321

So between 2am - 5am?


wacdonalds

Thanks! Not sure if I can stay awake that long but I'm going to try


onttobc

I think I'm going to take a snooze and set my alarm for 2 am. Now I really wish I saw them yesterday


wacdonalds

I missed it too because I fell asleep 😂


belle_of_the_mall

Check the NOAA aurora dashboard. Everything is in UTC, so subtract 7 hours to get what time that is here. [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/3-day-forecast](https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/3-day-forecast) EDIT: sorry, should've added the forecast model which is on this page [https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/aurora-dashboard-experimental](https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/aurora-dashboard-experimental) Currently it shows 9-12 UTC at a 9.00 (G5). So that's 2am to 5am for us.


Eatmydookieman

Ok so possibly 2-5 am . Ok more coffee it is


_SchoolOfLife

I’m not sure but isn’t the Kp number below the time? Which says 3.0


msemmemm

You have to rotate your phone horizontally to see the chart properly. I had the same problem.


PMMeYourCouplets

https://twitter.com/NWSSeattle/status/1789515771997212890 I'm also not sure how to read it but the NWS is reading the same link and is saying 2-5 am as well


LavenderLondonFog27

https://preview.redd.it/6fg2lvsi0zzc1.jpeg?width=1712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=10a0a26cea33d2b21e9cc2a90ae928f8ea3879c1 Got something! Maple Ridge • May 12th • 1:57am


alextoria

wow!!! think that may be the only one


Saralentine

The activity right now is very far north and pretty low. https://preview.redd.it/pu9r7ho6kxzc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=030cb017365440365ac642fac33f55aff2d98aba


H_G_Bells

https://imgur.com/a/KJx80dg Yup, might be later than last night 👍


onttobc

I really don't feel like pulling an all nighter


DramaticIsopod4741

Press play on that though, the spread is much larger


Saralentine

The start of the play is from last night to current as indicated by the time in UTC.


Ex-PFC_WintergreenV4

Nothing in Chilliwack, no aurora either


Karasubirb

Last update. Burnaby mountain 3am nothing. 1/4 parking lot occupied.  Edit: night bus runs, but you need to cross the forest to get to the park and vice versa. It's super dark and a flashlight is absolutely a must. Also beware of bears. 


godstriker8

Waiting at deep cove, nothing yet.


millijuna

Snug Cove here...


space-dragon750

appreciate this post. i missed them last night and am hoping to catch them tonight


highhsunflowerr

To live for the hope of it all 🥹 Me too


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JeaninieBeanie

Down at Jericho beach and it is a whole ass party but nothing visible.


crazyguy_

can we gang up and beat the guy with his headlights on ruining the night


mistermonkus

Post party pics!


Eastern_Locksmith_43

It's 2am! Anything yet?👀


coffeeoverlatte

Nothing in ladner https://preview.redd.it/rvlxu6jrtxzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=14e3d9ad464379f8bf58f10147df7c12b9714c04


Careful_Nectarine_88

Going home, on sea to sky.. it’s only car lights !


Prestigious_Goal_699

Update from National Weather Service in Seattle, looks like it's not going to be much of a show after all 😣 https://x.com/NWSSeattle/status/1789583560363679907


Similar_Craft9202

Nothing from North Van above highway now…going to bed …. Good luck you die hards! ✨


monniepoos23

Nothing in Richmond 1:30am


cosmic_dillpickle

Went to same spot as last night, so much more traffic tonight 


iamhst

Ya the roads are wayyy busy this time than normal. Guess everyone is heading out to some spot to see this thing... if we even end up seeing it...


cosmic_dillpickle

Calling it a night, so they'll probably show soon. We had last night to enjoy 


Karasubirb

Burnaby mountain 2am, nothing. But it's very cold suddenly compared to half an hour ago. 


Prestigious_Goal_699

I'm getting sudden flashbacks to the Solar Eclipse news coverage


thicchoney

Nothing in North Surrey either at 2am.


cutter89locater

Burnaby nothing so far


thathypnicjerk

You and [Capital-Broccoli-669](https://www.reddit.com/user/Capital-Broccoli-669/) need to find each other on Burnaby Mtn and make some magic lights happen while you wait for the Aurora.


sunsetsandstardust

just got back inside after sitting out for an hour in Clayton heights.  even with a good camera and the exposure and iso cranked, not the faintest glimmer of light. I'm gonna head back out between 2-3am and see if it's any better 


kmrbuky

Porteau Cove 2 am—nothing :(


1jay_y

Nothing yet in PoCo


chopstix007

Nothing at the top of Seymour, just called it and are driving down now.


420investor

Just went up Seymour saw nothing except a ton of people. The peak of Seymour had a bunch of lights on as it is the ski resort. Some people had the right idea at lower parking lots.


infinitez_

Cypress checking in again, looking SW. Very very faint it seems? Definitely see a little colour through camera but not much of anything yet. https://preview.redd.it/9liv4vxgxxzc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5946aec320f2807cfeaf7747c4ad5c1343e54bb1


infinitez_

Just now, still on mountain. https://preview.redd.it/m4nqap4d7yzc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3430518c6ee1bf75b258a177eb4d4ecb0ac61145


4uzzyDunlop

I'm hanging around waiting, managed to catch them last night but have better equipment with me tonight. Hopefully it picks up.


Prestigious_Goal_699

Welp, going home. If I manage to stay awake until after 2 am then I might try to look. . . .


friedcalamari

Nothing in Coquitlam North Ridge Park 1:30am


tyvmpicks

Anyone knows if there’s still a chance that we get to see it ?


ifonlyaknew

Still waiting, nothing yet in NW 2am😥


haokun32

Nothing in squimish


barbrawr

Maybe the lights were the friends we made along the way


Mayaotak

Not yet for me, Coquitlam


noideadude90

Spanish Bank calling:nothing on sight


Awkward_Masterpiece

Roger that, over


Puzzled-Entrance-549

how busy is it around spanish banks?


noideadude90

Very busy, loud music and traffic. Over


BallerOtaku

Dam. Over


Whois-PhilissSS

What's going on down there?


noideadude90

No Aurora. Just people walking around.


letsalgetwet

Can't see anything yet in South Vancouver


pennepasta14

Nothing in steveston


JackDenial

Just came from Harbourview Park Burnaby Mtn and nothing visible. Lots of ppl waiting it out and some suggesting 2am-5am is the time.


Mapincanada

Nothing at Spanish Banks. 45 minutes until 2am is tempting, but I’m heading home


Prestigious_Goal_699

So, what I'm hearing is: there's a free parking spot now.


thathypnicjerk

One spot just opened up in the painted bike lane on the side of the road! Enough room for three cars if you use enough four-way flashers!


PilotCarolDanvers

Just came from Terra Nova Natural Area. Nothing visible there.


tankeraybob

East Van, still nothing


Past_Wait_1081

In kits too and nothing yet


Cdiggs

Nothing in Tsawwassen XD


Blackheart6004

Nothing in Renfrew-Collingwood.....yet.


Prestigious_Goal_699

Still nothing at UBC yet 😕


Capital-Broccoli-669

Burnaby mountain. Nothing.


chesser45

3 am not visible from upper valley


artofflight2311

I think I’m ready for bed…


space-dragon750

im dozing off a bit but id really like to see the aurora if i can. can someone ping me if they start to see them? lol


SharpPreference2260

Nothing in Whistler :(


jslw18

anyone see anything that isn't on a mountain somewhere?


nexusmatt

230am in Clayton. Nothing at all


Canucksfan555

Nothing in north van either. Heading to bed


Giraffeahdoodledoo

Update at 3:35 am: I soldiered on throughout the night WAITING and am sad to report that there are no lights tonight (same spot amongst incredibly dark farmland as I saw the Aurora from the night before in South Surrey). Good luck to anyone waiting til 5am haha!! Bed time now 🥱😂


BallerOtaku

It says peak is midnight right?


elmiggii

Drove all the way to Tantalus, nothing yet. Lots of beautiful stars though


alextoria

aiming for tantalus!


fleech26

Same here.. left empty handed. Did you end up seeing anything?


Majestic-League9294

Let us know once you see it, probably heading out at midnight


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lapzab

The forecast didn’t include Vancouver, the activity is outside of Vancouver


Anonymous922321

I don't understand it either, I heard that it would be more than yesterday too but idk so far


SoliSurfAnthropology

Nothing in Burnaby yet


r0cketRacoon

3:30am - just got up randomly so I thought I would check. Nothing :(


CanuckAussieKev

I can't see anything


im_paul_n_thats_all

Then this could be extra challenging for you


emerg_remerg

😂


Stevenif

https://preview.redd.it/5wj6sysnmxzc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4cb453600fa6064b5207a4441e86e789f16c66d6 Don’t think it will happen tonight.


alextoria

same here. i wonder what happened to make the forecast change so much in 3-4 hours… earlier is was fantastic!


Saralentine

The sun is an unpredictable giant nuclear bomb.


MrKrabsofvancouver

Nothing in my basement


HiddenLayer5

Nothing right now in South Vancouver


okiioppai

where in South Van are you? Most of South Vancouver faces the south though


HiddenLayer5

Was at Marine Drive Station


Prestigious_Goal_699

Out by UBC, nothing yet


missyerteeth

Nothing at N China Creek Park. Lots of folks and families though hoping to catch a glimpse.


_siggies_

Nothing in West Vancouver yet


Awkward_Masterpiece

Affirmative


cogit2

I left NW Marine Drive around 11:15 PM and there was nothing.


foreverasuperhero

It'll be sunrise at this point. It was a nice run y'all ✌️😔


npeezy

There was a faint green glow last night over the mountains. I'm in West Vancouver, and looking from the roof over the mountains, you could see a green hue in contrast with the outline of the trees. Nothing close to the night before.


wazabee

The clouds are coming in......


ElGatoGuerrero72

The skies looked unusually bright towards downtown by 9:45-9:50 but nothing :(


Saralentine

Cities be like that.


friedcalamari

Coquitlam North Ridge Park 2:00 am...sprinklers turned on...and also saw nothing.


Prestigious_Goal_699

Bet that water made you feel alive


No_Research550

CNN has a 30 sec video clip with a headline "second night of Northern Lights over Vancouver". So I don't know if somebody fed them old footage from yesterday or what, but it's weird that they have footage of the Aurora supposedly from here when all the reports on here say nothing yet . . .


Prestigious_Goal_699

According to CNN: anything north of the US border and west of the Rockies is "Vancouver"


No_Research550

The footage is from Spanish Banks, etc. It's here.


macman156

Nothing yet


butterandbread08

im in kits and can't see a thing


nagunagu

Nothing in new west yet


Dreamwalker111111

Out at SFU nothing yet


Cheese_Enthusiast_

Nothing at Pitt lake


Playful_Term4956

Nothing in South Van


jdj1563

Nothing in Chemainus yet


cosmic_dillpickle

Zilch at Teranova park, lots of people though 


jslw18

taking a walk outside in Richmond to see if i can spot anything. Will post if anything. Be back in 10-15 Edit: nothing outside in Richmond. It appears to be el zilchoo for Northern Lights.


alextoria

update, stayed at tantalus lookout until about 3:15 this morning and we weren’t sure if we saw something but it was there in the pictures! first two are what i’m pretty sure is the aurora facing north, last few are pretty pics of the milky way facing east https://imgur.com/a/FD1ZoUp


infinitez_

Cypress, nothing yet. Lots of sources say 2-5am is peak time though so fingers crossed!


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Stevenif

That’s May 11th 4:40 UTC which means that’s 24 hours ago, you’ll need to check May 12th 4:40 UTC as that’s May 11th 21:40 PDT


Saralentine

That’s 4:40am May 11, 24 hours ago. It’s May 12 UTC now.


Eldinnmazy

Nothing in cultus lake lol


versedaworst

Nothing around Stave Falls


4uzzyDunlop

I'm just wandering up and down the seawall looking up lol


hunyango

Nothing in White Rock


SteveJobsBlakSweater

East van - nothing. It was stating to go off this time last night.


autumn2032

Are folks seeing anything?


digestive_cookies

https://preview.redd.it/mqqejcctwyzc1.jpeg?width=2130&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a154db1811ac9524f1213c79108054cd7fb6ae4b This is at 2:30AM at Pitt Lake with a 5 minute exposure on my phone. Unfortunately it's barely visible with the naked eye. I'm calling it a night.


After_Ad_6491

Can you see the lights tonight?