Auroral alert . . .

There is a strong possibility that the merry dancers will be active over the next few days.

According to Rousay astronomer, John Vetterlein, an intense auroral glow was visible in twilight on the evening of 19th September. The glow separated into two arcs, one of which rose to an elevation above the northern horizon of over 60 arc-degrees and indicative of considerable activity within the northern auroral oval (region of constant auroral activity).

For more examples of past Merry Dancers in Orkney, click here.