Aurora Observation by Patricia on Monday, 9 February 2026 around 06:18 UTC
Summary
| Observer | Patricia |
|---|---|
| Location | -, Chile Low latitude |
| Coordinates | 34° 38' 56" S / 72° 57' 54" W |
| Time | Monday, 9 February 2026 at 06:18 UTC |
| Duration | 1 hours |
| Aurora visibility | Diffuse glow |
| Aurora brightness | Very faint aurora |
| Aurora forms | Band |
| Aurora Colors | Red |
| Aurora conditions | Kp1+ Hp30: 1o Dst -8nT |
Story
Truly remarkable. An aurora australis seen as far north as 33° latitude, at home in Curacaví, Chile. A once in a lifetime event.
A faint red-pink glow appeared when looking south.
I travelled to Iceland in 2022 to see the aurora borealis. That’s why witnessing an aurora here felt unforgettable.
I hope to see it again at home someday if all the variables align.
Image information
Time
2024-05-10 23:31
Taken with:
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Lens:
iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Focal Length
6.86mm
Exposure Time
10 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
800
Edited with
Snapseed 2.24.554500229
Image copyright: Patricia
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