#where I live

[malavoie1]

Aurora Borealis May 10 2024

Last night, something truly magical unfolded right from my backyard. As I gazed northward, the night sky transformed into a breathtaking canvas of vibrant colors. Thanks to a series of potent solar storms, the Northern Lights were visible much farther south than usual, and I was lucky enough to capture this stunning phenomenon.

The colors were extraordinary. Swirls of green and purple danced across the starlit sky, a display supercharged by recent solar activity. This year, the sun is at a solar maximum, brimming with sunspots that lead to coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These CMEs have been hurling charged particles towards Earth, enhancing the auroras and making them visible across vast regions—including here in Ontario.

The NOAA had issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch, indicating strong auroras driven by the second-strongest level of solar storm. Although these events can affect power grids and communication networks, last night’s event was purely a visual treat with no reported disruptions.

Witnessing this natural wonder was a reminder of the beauty and mystery of our cosmos. For those who missed it, keep your eyes on the sky; the current solar cycle promises more such displays.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2 and Topaz Photo AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5 DI II

10mm / ƒ/3.5 / 30s / ISO 400

Taken: May 10, 2024

[grandboute]

Home

[choco-mooooose]

But seriously why is everything in october lmao

[ross-hori]

That's one heckuva beautiful sunset tonight.

I've just stood outside for a few minutes watching it.

Sometimes I think nature realizes you've had a bad day and offers a little pick-you-up as if to say, "Hey, tomorrow might be better." 😉

[tezuka-brainrot]

Remember the "Ochanomizu nose is scary" person. I've spent the past few hours begging them to stop saying Astro Boy looks like Elmer Fudd from Looney Tunes.

[retroness-is-fabulous]

[omitea]

why did it take me a year to finish haikyuu…now i feel empty

[welcometojane]

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[malavoie1]

From My Backyard: Aurora Borealis May 10 2024

Last night was one of those rare evenings when the universe decides to put on a grand show, and I was lucky enough to have a front-row seat right in my backyard. Facing north, the night sky began to illuminate with the northern lights, an event magnified by a series of intense solar storms that brought these beautiful lights much farther south than usual.

Anticipation had built up as I had been reading about the expected solar activity and its potential to display the aurora borealis vividly this far south. The weather forecast had predicted partly cloudy skies, which had me worried that I might miss the spectacle. But as darkness settled, the clouds were not as thick as feared, and in fact, they added a dramatic touch to the overall visual experience.

In person, the aurora displayed faint greens and a hint of pink. However, it was through the lens of my camera that the colors truly came to life—a vibrant display of greens and purples that painted the night sky in a way that seemed almost surreal. The camera's sensor managed to capture the intensity of the aurora's colors far better than the naked eye could see, resulting in photographs that felt as magical as the experience itself.

To the south of our village, the sky was heavily overcast, and I felt incredibly fortunate that the cloud cover there didn’t extend to obscure my view. It seemed like a small miracle that the weather cooperated just enough to allow a clear glimpse of the aurora through patches of drifting clouds. This bit of serendipity made the experience even more special, knowing how close I came to missing out.

This event serves as a powerful reminder of the dynamic and beautiful interactions between Earth and the sun. NOAA had issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch due to the coronal mass ejections hitting our planet, indicating that we could expect significant solar displays. While these geomagnetic storms can disrupt technology and power grids, they also create one of the most stunning natural phenomena one can witness.

Capturing this event from my backyard, where the universe felt both immense and intimately close, was a profound reminder of the wonders above us. The night was a perfect alignment of celestial activity, weather cooperation, and personal readiness, culminating in a deeply fulfilling experience of nature’s artistry. For those who appreciate the night sky, these moments remind us to keep looking up—the stars and the skies have endless stories to tell, and last night was a chapter I’ll never forget.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2 and Topaz Photo AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5 DI II

10mm / ƒ/3.5 / 30s / ISO 400 Taken: May 10, 2024

[notyourdaddy]

Springtime in the holler

[a-rand0m-bl0g]

So apparently it's Kevan Brighting's (the voice actor of tsp Narrator), so happy birthday Kevan. :)

[laf-outloud]

Just glanced out the window… snow season is coming! ❄️

[ross-hori]

If you want to know why I love where I live, this is a small part of the view out of my bedroom window.

That's a valley where there are a tonne of small holdings. As the year progresses the colors change from grey to vibrant green as the paddy fields and crops mature, then through yellows and oranges as the year winds down.

I would show more, which would bring the rivers, farms and solar farms into play. Except Japan likes its overhead power cables and while the eye is quite good at filtering them out, the camera is less so.

[less-s]

Дирк делает сигну, я всё

Dirk makes a sign, I'm done

[floorpancakes]

just got an insane ad for a 'willy moulding night' on tumblr and went to screenshot it and the page reloaded and it disappeared how am i supposed to prove that im not insane and my brain didnt make it up...