Aurora Observation by Tani Walker on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 around 12:20 UTC
Summary
| Observer | Tani Walker |
|---|---|
| Location | Eden, United States Low latitude |
| Coordinates | 41° 18' 17" N / 112° 10' 23" W |
| Time | Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 12:20 UTC |
| Duration | 1 hours |
| Aurora visibility | Aurora rays |
| Aurora brightness | Very bright aurora |
| Aurora forms | Rays |
| Aurora Colors | Red White Purple Blue |
| Aurora conditions | Hp30: 6o Dst -191nT |
Story
Observed tall pillars and slight color by eye prior to photographing with Android cell phone.
Image information
Time
2026-01-20 05:51
Taken with:
samsung Galaxy S23
Focal Length
5.4mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
2000
Edited with
S911USQS6EYL1
Image copyright: Tani Walker
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