{"id":81531,"date":"2024-03-07T15:54:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=81531"},"modified":"2024-05-14T18:19:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T17:19:02","slug":"the-northern-lights-dazzle-south-wales-in-stunning-rare-sighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/science-environment\/the-northern-lights-dazzle-south-wales-in-stunning-rare-sighting","title":{"rendered":"The Northern Lights dazzle South Wales in stunning rare sighting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Northern Lights illuminated the sky over Pen y Fan, an unprecedented sight in South Wales. So how can you see them yourself?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/feature-pic-northern-lights.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81536\" style=\"width:770px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/feature-pic-northern-lights.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/feature-pic-northern-lights-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/feature-pic-northern-lights-770x434.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/feature-pic-northern-lights-293x165.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/feature-pic-northern-lights.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81536\" style=\"width:770px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/feature-pic-northern-lights.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/feature-pic-northern-lights-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/feature-pic-northern-lights-770x434.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/feature-pic-northern-lights-293x165.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dryslwyn Castle in Camarthen was lit up by spectacular rays of light green and vivid pink. Image Credit: Mathew Browne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lugging a tripod, camera and a flask of coffee into the cold twilight, amateur Northern Lights hunter Rachel Kibblewhite wasted no time jumping at the chance to get the perfect shot. Heading into the night after receiving word from her local Facebook group, Rachel found her self in the middle of nowhere, anxiously awaiting any sign from the dark sky that \u2018the lights\u2019 may appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mum and emergency responder became interested in photography as a young child and is fascinated how lighting can make a huge difference in photos, in particular the use of natural light. Her mission then became to capture the most elusive of them all, the Northern Lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rachel was finally ready to head out in the wilderness to witness them firsthand, \u201cI was just six weeks post having a total hip replacement, it was -2 degrees and I had just been given the go-ahead to drive. I\u2019d already been practicing my camera settings and tripod set up, so I wrapped up, made a flask of coffee and headed out to the darkest spot I could find,&#8221; she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Northern Lights  were observed in a very rare instance  over the  Bannau Brycheiniog National Park last weekend. The aurora could also been seen as far south as Powys and Swansea. They are usually found  in the far north of Scotland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rachel waited. \u201cI got my tripod set up in a hedgerow, facing North and just started watching the stars in the sky, looking for the grey lights \u2026 I thought my imagination was causing me to see them, but I clicked away on a high ISO, long shutter speeds and a wide angle lens. I wasn\u2019t sure if what I was capturing was \u2018the lights\u2019 but continued \u2026 I was using my tripod to keep me balanced my on my recovering hip,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/northern-lights.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/northern-lights.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/northern-lights-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/northern-lights-770x434.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/northern-lights-293x165.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/northern-lights.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/northern-lights.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/northern-lights-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/northern-lights-770x434.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/northern-lights-293x165.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pink and purple columns illuminate the countryside. Image Credit: Carl Jones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After an hour Rachel returned home, uploaded the images and began scanning through the pictures looking for any hint of the lights. She sought the advice of the Cheshire Northern Lights Hunter Facebook group where leader Mark Griffiths confirmed she had in-fact photographed the lights. Her pictures displayed a faint green aurora with a slight bit of red, she was elated. For the first time Rachel had captured the Northern Lights and this spurred her to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, as Rachel experienced, when spotting the Northern Lights, they may appear grey because it is the camera that exaggerates and captures the green, red and pink colours. So how do you actually photograph them, you may ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional photographer Mathew Browne is an expert in photographing the Northern Lights and became interested after visiting Iceland. But it is only fairly recently he has been determined to capture them in Wales. \u201cI&#8217;ve been seriously pursuing the lights here in Wales for several years but it&#8217;s only in recent months that it&#8217;s happened on a scale big enough to photograph. The thrill of the hunt keeps me going and the challenge of capturing somewhere local with what is likely to be a once in a lifetime scene behind it,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-tower-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-tower-.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-tower--300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-tower--770x434.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-tower--293x165.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-tower-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-tower-.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-tower--300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-tower--770x434.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-tower--293x165.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Northern Lights seen over Paxton&#8217;s Tower.  Image Credit: Mathew Browne <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathew\u2019s image of Paxton\u2019s Tower in Carmarthenshire, South Wales was one of the winners of the coveted 2023 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year award. The image was named Goleuadau\u2019r gogledd which translates to northern lights in Welsh. Mathew recalls, \u201cWitnessing the aurora borealis this far south is a rare occurrence, and capturing it at an iconic location like Paxton\u2019s Tower adds to its uniqueness &#8230; for over an hour, the horizon beyond the clouds emitted hues of green and pink. However, for a brief yet magical moment, the sky came alive with impressive pink pillars, visible to the naked eye.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathew explains the most essential technique needed in the pursuit for the Northern Lights is patience. \u201cTheres no tip or trick that is any substitute for patience. I&#8217;ve been out specifically for the northern lights on at least 100 occasions, and have now only met with what I&#8217;d consider a major success three times,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathew suggests investing in a sturdy tripod, joining a Facebook group in your area to learn from the experts who post there and downloading a Northern Lights tracker app such as the Glendale App. The app uses using real-time tracking of geomagnetic substorms, which enables it to provide advance warning that auroras are developing and gives alerts to users at crucial stages when the aurora is coming to its peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-starrs-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-starrs-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-starrs-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-starrs-2-770x434.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-starrs-2-293x165.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-starrs-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-starrs-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-starrs-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-starrs-2-770x434.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/paxton-starrs-2-293x165.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A long exposure and a lot of patience is required to capture this event. Image Credit: Mathew Browne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining persistence is a vital aspect when chasing the Northern Lights. Mathew says, \u201cThe biggest hurdle to overcome is disappointment. Disappointment that you went out and didn&#8217;t catch anything, that the weather was no good, and so on. Most hunts statistically will lead to nothing, but what you see in the media are the highlights. No aurora hunter shows you\u00a0their portfolio of failures. If you persevere your patience will be rewarded.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, even if you do manage to be in the right place at the right time the lights may fall short of expectation. Mathew continues, \u201cThe second hurdle to overcome is understanding that it is rare to see colour with the naked eye. I have stood alongside people who see nothing, yet the camera sees flashes of colour. Unless it&#8217;s a strong display at very northern latitudes the truth is most displays will be colourless and very faint.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/mathew-sky-pic-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/mathew-sky-pic-.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/mathew-sky-pic--300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/mathew-sky-pic--770x434.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/mathew-sky-pic--293x165.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/mathew-sky-pic-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/mathew-sky-pic-.png 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/mathew-sky-pic--300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/mathew-sky-pic--770x434.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/mathew-sky-pic--293x165.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Usually the Northern Lights appear as grey to the naked eye. Image Credit: Mathew Browne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the time to get out there and do it yourself.  Scientists predict 2024 to be a peak year for auroral displays. There won\u2019t be a better time to see the lights for another 11 years so now is the time you are more likely to see those rare vibrant hues of red, green, pink and purple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can see the Northern Lights. Hunting for them does not require fancy camera equipment, expert knowledge or an athletic disposition. Rachel says, \u201cMy lasting thought was that thanks to the group\u2019s advice and motivation, I was able to make my Northern Lights dream come true just one mile from home, still using a walking stick and with a lens that is 40 years old that cost me only \u00a320.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover more of  Mathew Browne&#8217;s professional photography of the Northern Lights here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathewbrowne.co.uk\/ \">https:\/\/www.mathewbrowne.co.uk\/ <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do the Northern Lights work? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"How do the Northern Lights work?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/smmVzTRGQPs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"How do the Northern Lights work?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/smmVzTRGQPs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Northern Lights illuminated the sky over Pen y Fan, the highest peak in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, an unprecedented sight in South Wales<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1089,"featured_media":81689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[1010],"coauthors":[1205],"class_list":["post-81531","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-science-environment","tag-wales"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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