Lowitz arcs appeared in the sky of Kuusamo, Finland

Observed phenomena: Halo phenomena Light source: Sun Origin: High clouds (cirrostratus) Observed halo forms: 22° halo Parhelia Upper 22° tangent arc Circumzenithal arc Supralateral arc Parhelic circle Upper suncave Parry arc Lowitz arcs (middle- and lower Lowitz arcs) Date: 27.03.2015 Time: 13:45-14:15 Observing place: Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland Observing method: Photography Technical information about photographing equipment: …

The solar eclipse of March 20th 2015 was observed in Finland

Observed phenomena: Solar eclipse Type of eclipse: Partial, 87,7% Type of observation: Positive Date and time: 20.3.2015; 09:05-11:17 UT Observing place: Kiiminki, Oulu, Finland Observing method: Photography Technical information about photographing equipment: Camera: Canon EOS 1100D, telescope: refractor 4''/f9.8 (L102/1000mm), AstroSolar-filter Observing conditions: Clear sky most of the time The weather forecast for the site …

Last minute tips for solar eclipse 20.3.2015

So, tomorrow, where weather permits, a solar eclipse will be visible in Europe, Northern Africa and in parts of Middle East, Central Asia and Western Siberia. The line of totality of this eclipse will be in Northern Atlantic Ocean. Only land areas, where a total eclipse can be seen are Faroe islands and Svalbard islands …

Wonderful display of northern lights 17./18.3.2015

Observed phenomena: Aurora borealis Date: 17./18.3.2015 Time: 17:25-21:00 UT Observing place: Kuusamo, Finland Observing method: Photography Technical information about photographing equipment: Camera: Canon EOS 1100D, lens: Samyang 8mm fish eye Observing conditions: Clear sky, no Moon Observed aurora forms: Veil Belt Rays Corona Couple of days ago a massive eruption happened in the Sun in …

One week to solar eclipse

Observed object: Sun and sunspot group AR 2297 Date: 22.03.2015 Time: 10:15 UT Observing site: Kuusamo, Finland Instrument: Canon EOS 1100D, 4” refractor Today when I'm writing this post, it's exactly one week to go to the solar eclipse! Now weather has been really fantastic, days and nights have been clear and now the length …