Alice's AstroInfo
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I show you astronomy. Messages are my own. Faculty at SSC. Volunteer for NASA.
Yes, there are auroras, (NOT in this picture) but also it is pretty cloudy here and getting cloudier. Please kindly request that the clouds move.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Yes, there are auroras, (NOT in this picture) but also it is pretty cloudy here and getting cloudier. Please kindly request that the clouds move.
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September Equinox Sunset Watch 2025! Today, Monday September 22: 6:30-7:30pm
Solstice Park, uphill from the tennis courts by Lincoln Park, Seattle
Sunset anticipated around 6:55±, (official sunset 7:06pm). Solstice moment: 11:19am.
More details: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Solstice Park, uphill from the tennis courts by Lincoln Park, Seattle
Sunset anticipated around 6:55±, (official sunset 7:06pm). Solstice moment: 11:19am.
More details: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
September 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
September Equinox Sunset Watch 2025! Today, Monday September 22: 6:30-7:30pm
Solstice Park, uphill from the tennis courts by Lincoln Park, Seattle
Sunset anticipated around 6:55±, (official sunset 7:06pm). Solstice moment: 11:19am.
More details: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Solstice Park, uphill from the tennis courts by Lincoln Park, Seattle
Sunset anticipated around 6:55±, (official sunset 7:06pm). Solstice moment: 11:19am.
More details: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
June Solstice Sunset Watch 2025! Friday, June 20: 8:30-9:30pm
Solstice Park, uphill from the tennis courts by Lincoln Park, Seattle
Sunset anticipated around 8:55±, official sunset 9:11pm. Solstice moment: 7:42pm.
More details: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Solstice Park, uphill from the tennis courts by Lincoln Park, Seattle
Sunset anticipated around 8:55±, official sunset 9:11pm. Solstice moment: 7:42pm.
More details: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
June 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
June Solstice Sunset Watch 2025! Friday, June 20: 8:30-9:30pm
Solstice Park, uphill from the tennis courts by Lincoln Park, Seattle
Sunset anticipated around 8:55±, official sunset 9:11pm. Solstice moment: 7:42pm.
More details: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Solstice Park, uphill from the tennis courts by Lincoln Park, Seattle
Sunset anticipated around 8:55±, official sunset 9:11pm. Solstice moment: 7:42pm.
More details: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Aurora viewline forecast & cloudcover (3%!!) both from NOAA
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June 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Aurora viewline forecast & cloudcover (3%!!) both from NOAA
www.spaceweather.gov/products/aur...
graphical.weather.gov/sectors/sect...
www.spaceweather.gov/products/aur...
graphical.weather.gov/sectors/sect...
The equinox is almost here! My equinox sunset watch will be this FRIDAY (not Thursday) 6:30pm-7:30pm at Solstice Park! See you there!
(The equinox is Thursday, it's just my event that's the next day instead).
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(The equinox is Thursday, it's just my event that's the next day instead).
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March 20, 2025 at 4:11 AM
The equinox is almost here! My equinox sunset watch will be this FRIDAY (not Thursday) 6:30pm-7:30pm at Solstice Park! See you there!
(The equinox is Thursday, it's just my event that's the next day instead).
alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
(The equinox is Thursday, it's just my event that's the next day instead).
alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Go look at the Moon, Seattle!
March 14, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Go look at the Moon, Seattle!
There's a total lunar eclipse coming up on Thursday night/Friday early morning (3/13-3/14). It peaks at midnight for us in Seattle.
What you need to know is that for Seattle:
starts at 8:57pm,
gets interesting at 10:10pm,
peaks at 11:58pm,
becomes less visible at 1:48am and
finishes at 3:00am.
What you need to know is that for Seattle:
starts at 8:57pm,
gets interesting at 10:10pm,
peaks at 11:58pm,
becomes less visible at 1:48am and
finishes at 3:00am.
March 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
There's a total lunar eclipse coming up on Thursday night/Friday early morning (3/13-3/14). It peaks at midnight for us in Seattle.
What you need to know is that for Seattle:
starts at 8:57pm,
gets interesting at 10:10pm,
peaks at 11:58pm,
becomes less visible at 1:48am and
finishes at 3:00am.
What you need to know is that for Seattle:
starts at 8:57pm,
gets interesting at 10:10pm,
peaks at 11:58pm,
becomes less visible at 1:48am and
finishes at 3:00am.
Tonight is one of those beautiful clear winter nights we get in Seattle. We get very few, but they're amazing. If you look West and think "I've never seen a star THAT bright!" you're correct! That's the planet Venus. Next to it is Saturn. And then overhead:
January 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Tonight is one of those beautiful clear winter nights we get in Seattle. We get very few, but they're amazing. If you look West and think "I've never seen a star THAT bright!" you're correct! That's the planet Venus. Next to it is Saturn. And then overhead:
Come join me THIS afternoon for the solstice sunset watch at 3:45-4:45pm!
Saturday, December 21, 2024
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I'll be at Solstice Park, here in West Seattle.
We'll celebrate the return of the Sun!
(Why yes, that is a Sun atop my tree—it's the best star after all!)
Saturday, December 21, 2024
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I'll be at Solstice Park, here in West Seattle.
We'll celebrate the return of the Sun!
(Why yes, that is a Sun atop my tree—it's the best star after all!)
December 21, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Come join me THIS afternoon for the solstice sunset watch at 3:45-4:45pm!
Saturday, December 21, 2024
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I'll be at Solstice Park, here in West Seattle.
We'll celebrate the return of the Sun!
(Why yes, that is a Sun atop my tree—it's the best star after all!)
Saturday, December 21, 2024
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I'll be at Solstice Park, here in West Seattle.
We'll celebrate the return of the Sun!
(Why yes, that is a Sun atop my tree—it's the best star after all!)
If it is clear, I'll probably bring a scope tonight to show off the comet. Probably Westcrest North lot, (maaaaybe Lowman Beach or Constellation Park).
For best viewing, anywhere, bring your eyes and maybe binoculars (any kind!). Telephoto/zoom lenses are also useful! Look West after sunset.
For best viewing, anywhere, bring your eyes and maybe binoculars (any kind!). Telephoto/zoom lenses are also useful! Look West after sunset.
October 13, 2024 at 4:55 PM
If it is clear, I'll probably bring a scope tonight to show off the comet. Probably Westcrest North lot, (maaaaybe Lowman Beach or Constellation Park).
For best viewing, anywhere, bring your eyes and maybe binoculars (any kind!). Telephoto/zoom lenses are also useful! Look West after sunset.
For best viewing, anywhere, bring your eyes and maybe binoculars (any kind!). Telephoto/zoom lenses are also useful! Look West after sunset.
I have confirmed that these locations have decent view lines for the comet from West Seattle: Westcrest Park, Lowman Beach, Constellation Park, the view across from Mee-Kwa-Mooks, & Myrtle Reservoir walking paths.
October 13, 2024 at 7:17 AM
I have confirmed that these locations have decent view lines for the comet from West Seattle: Westcrest Park, Lowman Beach, Constellation Park, the view across from Mee-Kwa-Mooks, & Myrtle Reservoir walking paths.
Aurora alert. We have reached KP 8 on a scale that goes from 0-9. Usually these storms don't last long enough for the KP to still be this high by the time it is dark in Seattle, but the May storm did, so it is worth paying attention today. Clear skies tonight!
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October 10, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Aurora alert. We have reached KP 8 on a scale that goes from 0-9. Usually these storms don't last long enough for the KP to still be this high by the time it is dark in Seattle, but the May storm did, so it is worth paying attention today. Clear skies tonight!
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Obligatory: Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #142,183!
September 19, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Obligatory: Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #142,183!
I've got it in my phone sensor. I'll write alt text later but this is so light green at the bottom and purple at the top that the trained eye can't really see it. Marked image and original attached. 3 second exposure ish
August 12, 2024 at 5:07 AM
I've got it in my phone sensor. I'll write alt text later but this is so light green at the bottom and purple at the top that the trained eye can't really see it. Marked image and original attached. 3 second exposure ish
Directions for how to find the Corona Borealis in the night sky suggest finding Hercules first—one of the most difficult to find because it is so dim. Let's do something else.
Corona Borealis itself is much easier to find. I suggest you use star hopping. Here's how:
(Pic by me)
Corona Borealis itself is much easier to find. I suggest you use star hopping. Here's how:
(Pic by me)
July 1, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Directions for how to find the Corona Borealis in the night sky suggest finding Hercules first—one of the most difficult to find because it is so dim. Let's do something else.
Corona Borealis itself is much easier to find. I suggest you use star hopping. Here's how:
(Pic by me)
Corona Borealis itself is much easier to find. I suggest you use star hopping. Here's how:
(Pic by me)
This summer we are likely to have an unusual opportunity. There is a star in the constellation of Corona Borealis that is going to go nova. This means it is going to get much brighter, and it will look like the constellation has a new star for a short period of time.
(Pic by me)
(Pic by me)
July 1, 2024 at 5:46 AM
This summer we are likely to have an unusual opportunity. There is a star in the constellation of Corona Borealis that is going to go nova. This means it is going to get much brighter, and it will look like the constellation has a new star for a short period of time.
(Pic by me)
(Pic by me)
This photo shows why I wasn't able to do the event yesterday on the actual solstice.
What do you notice?
What do you notice?
June 22, 2024 at 5:38 AM
This photo shows why I wasn't able to do the event yesterday on the actual solstice.
What do you notice?
What do you notice?
Here it is with local times. I was overly optimistic on what time the sun rises.
May 12, 2024 at 3:22 AM
Here it is with local times. I was overly optimistic on what time the sun rises.
@ Seattle . . . Yeah this is still worth your time tonight. West Coast night is in the red bracket on the left. East Coast night is in the blue on the right. Ish.
Advice (with new links!): alicesastroinfo.com/2015/09/auro...
Advice (with new links!): alicesastroinfo.com/2015/09/auro...
May 12, 2024 at 1:03 AM
@ Seattle . . . Yeah this is still worth your time tonight. West Coast night is in the red bracket on the left. East Coast night is in the blue on the right. Ish.
Advice (with new links!): alicesastroinfo.com/2015/09/auro...
Advice (with new links!): alicesastroinfo.com/2015/09/auro...
Hey Seattle, before the sun sets, if you still have your solar eclipse glasses you can see the sunspot that spawned the CMEs causing today's auroras!! Without magnification!
Use your solar eclipse glasses safely!
It's a little black dot.
Use your solar eclipse glasses safely!
It's a little black dot.
May 11, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Hey Seattle, before the sun sets, if you still have your solar eclipse glasses you can see the sunspot that spawned the CMEs causing today's auroras!! Without magnification!
Use your solar eclipse glasses safely!
It's a little black dot.
Use your solar eclipse glasses safely!
It's a little black dot.
The currently predicted aurora timing is perfect for Seattle, AND we have clear skies predicted.
This would be tomorrow (Friday) night for Seattle. Recall that predicting auroras is like predicting rainbows.
My advice is always here: alicesastroinfo.com/2015/09/auro...
Image from SWPC NOAA
This would be tomorrow (Friday) night for Seattle. Recall that predicting auroras is like predicting rainbows.
My advice is always here: alicesastroinfo.com/2015/09/auro...
Image from SWPC NOAA
May 10, 2024 at 4:22 AM
The currently predicted aurora timing is perfect for Seattle, AND we have clear skies predicted.
This would be tomorrow (Friday) night for Seattle. Recall that predicting auroras is like predicting rainbows.
My advice is always here: alicesastroinfo.com/2015/09/auro...
Image from SWPC NOAA
This would be tomorrow (Friday) night for Seattle. Recall that predicting auroras is like predicting rainbows.
My advice is always here: alicesastroinfo.com/2015/09/auro...
Image from SWPC NOAA
Partial Eclipse Viewing in Seattle
Monday, April 8, 2024
10:35am-12:25pm
Maximum eclipse (20% coverage) at 11:29am
Location: South Seattle College— grassy field near Olympic Hall ("OLY").
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Monday, April 8, 2024
10:35am-12:25pm
Maximum eclipse (20% coverage) at 11:29am
Location: South Seattle College— grassy field near Olympic Hall ("OLY").
alicesastroinfo.com/2023/09/ecli...
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April 4, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Partial Eclipse Viewing in Seattle
Monday, April 8, 2024
10:35am-12:25pm
Maximum eclipse (20% coverage) at 11:29am
Location: South Seattle College— grassy field near Olympic Hall ("OLY").
alicesastroinfo.com/2023/09/ecli...
@philplait.bsky.social @kuow.bsky.social
Monday, April 8, 2024
10:35am-12:25pm
Maximum eclipse (20% coverage) at 11:29am
Location: South Seattle College— grassy field near Olympic Hall ("OLY").
alicesastroinfo.com/2023/09/ecli...
@philplait.bsky.social @kuow.bsky.social
Equinox sunset watch TONIGHT! Starting in 2 hours at 6:30pm at Solstice Park. I'm bringing eclipse glasses if you need glasses for April 8!
Event: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Eclipse safety: alicesastroinfo.com/2023/09/ecli...
Event: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Eclipse safety: alicesastroinfo.com/2023/09/ecli...
March 19, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Equinox sunset watch TONIGHT! Starting in 2 hours at 6:30pm at Solstice Park. I'm bringing eclipse glasses if you need glasses for April 8!
Event: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Eclipse safety: alicesastroinfo.com/2023/09/ecli...
Event: alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Eclipse safety: alicesastroinfo.com/2023/09/ecli...
Solstice Sunset Watch tonight at 3:45pm at Solstice Park!
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Hopefully it won't fog up like yesterday.
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Hopefully it won't fog up like yesterday.
December 21, 2023 at 6:07 PM
Solstice Sunset Watch tonight at 3:45pm at Solstice Park!
alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Hopefully it won't fog up like yesterday.
alicesastroinfo.com/2021/09/seas...
Hopefully it won't fog up like yesterday.
TL;DR: There is NO fire (per realtime 911).
Depending on your source for air quality info, you may have seen this "wildfire" over West Seattle today, data attributed to NASA.
My hypothesis is that this is a detection of the Nucor steel mill in operation.
Depending on your source for air quality info, you may have seen this "wildfire" over West Seattle today, data attributed to NASA.
My hypothesis is that this is a detection of the Nucor steel mill in operation.
August 13, 2023 at 10:59 PM
TL;DR: There is NO fire (per realtime 911).
Depending on your source for air quality info, you may have seen this "wildfire" over West Seattle today, data attributed to NASA.
My hypothesis is that this is a detection of the Nucor steel mill in operation.
Depending on your source for air quality info, you may have seen this "wildfire" over West Seattle today, data attributed to NASA.
My hypothesis is that this is a detection of the Nucor steel mill in operation.