As promised, the Aurigid meteors arrived last night after a stellar display of northern lights. I saw about 40 or 50 meteors over the span of an hour but could only photograph a handful.

Photo details: Canon EOS 30D, 15mm, 400, f/8, 30 seconds

I observed first auroras of the season on Friday evening. Just some diffuse arcs with some short activity. But last night show (these photos) was really nice start for the coming winter... Last year first auroras were visible already in 19 Aug but this year the weather has not been suitable for the auroras before this weekend.

Photo details: Nikon D70, ISO400, f3.5, 10s exposure.

Beautiful auroras tonight with a perfect sky.

Photo details: Canon EOS 30D, 15 sec, 4.0 exp., ISO 1600

My first auroras this season! September 2nd is quite early to see the auroras here in the northern parts of Norway.

It only looks like a meteor: The bright streak is actually a flare from satellite Iridium 68.

Photo details: Nikon D200, ISO 400, 30s exposure.

I photographed these nice auroras while waiting to see the Aurigid meteor shower.

Photo details: Nikon D70 w/ Nikon 17-35mm lens 30sec exposure at F2.8 ISO 200

The moon is verry bright but not enought to this little aurora.

Photo details: Pentax Istdl2, 20s, 800 asa.

I was originally photographing reflections on the lake as the moon was creating some interesting effects. Suddenly a brief and fairly dim aurora erupted over the northern horizon. They were faint to the unaided eye but showed up well with a long exposure.

Photo details: Canon Rebel XT with Sigma 17-70 @ 17mm, f4, ISO 800 for 30 seconds.

Photo details: Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm lens.

These auroras were not very bright.

Photo details: Canon 5D, 17-35 mm/2,8 ASA 800, 10-20s exposure.