Aurora Observation by Lisa on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 around 22:35 UTC

Summary

ObserverLisa
LocationMilan, United States Middle latitude
Coordinates44° 36' 2" N / 72° 47' 58" W
TimeTuesday, 20 January 2026 at 22:35 UTC
Duration1 hours
Aurora visibilityAurora rays
Aurora brightnessBright aurora
Aurora formsArc Band Rays Pulsating aurora
Aurora ColorsGreen Red White Purple Violet
Aurora conditions Kp7+ Hp30: 7o Dst -175nT

Story

Early evening, clear skies. Vivid, pulsating rays lasting half to one hour.

Image information

Image made by Lisa
Time
2026-01-20 18:34
Taken with:
samsung SM-S901U
Focal Length
5.4mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
2000
Edited with
S901USQS8GYL1
Image made by Lisa
Time
2026-01-20 18:38
Taken with:
samsung SM-S901U
Focal Length
5.4mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
2000
Edited with
S901USQS8GYL1
Image made by Lisa
Time
2026-01-20 18:34
Taken with:
samsung SM-S901U
Focal Length
5.4mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
2000
Edited with
S901USQS8GYL1
Image made by Lisa
Time
2026-01-20 18:19
Taken with:
samsung SM-S901U
Focal Length
5.4mm
Exposure Time
0 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
2000
Edited with
S901USQS8GYL1
Image copyright: Lisa

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