Aurora Observation by MR on Saturday, 4 July 2026 around 06:44 UTC
Summary
| Observer | MR |
|---|---|
| Location | Redmond, United States Middle latitude |
| Coordinates | 44° 16' 52" N / 122° 48' 35" W |
| Time | Saturday, 4 July 2026 at 06:44 UTC |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Aurora visibility | Half-sky auroras |
| Aurora brightness | Can only be seen in photos |
| Aurora forms | Arc Rays Corona Stable Auroral Red arc (SAR) Pulsating aurora |
| Aurora Colors | Green Red Purple Violet |
| Aurora conditions | Kp6+ Hp30: 6o Dst -150nT |
Story
Shot through long exposure on iPhone
Image information
Time
2026-07-03 23:00
Taken with:
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Lens:
iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78
Focal Length
6.7649998656528mm
Exposure Time
1 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
12500
Edited with
26.5.1
Time
2026-07-03 23:01
Taken with:
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Lens:
iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78
Focal Length
6.7649998656528mm
Exposure Time
2 seconds
Aperture
f/1.8
ISO Speed
5000
Edited with
26.5.1
Image copyright: MR
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