May 7, 2014, 07:55 CEST: The early bird catches the prom

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Just managed a very short glimpse at the sun with the LS35. Clouds were rushing past, but I managed to catch a short gap. The big ARs to the north-east are very prominent, and a thin, pale twisted arc stands out quite a distance from the limb in that area. Remnants of yesterday's fireworks? Southeast a series of lower, much brighter proms are visible. Didn't have time to note more detail, but I have already seen 100% more than yesterday.

[pragmatist]

Stuck in the office again, missing all the fun. I dare not mention the weather forecast for the next 3 days but it's looking glum. Sounds like an interesting prom you saw this morning. Quite like the twisty arc ones as opposed to the fuzzy hair ones.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Grey and rainy here at the moment. Looks likely to continue for the next few days

[Umbraldot]

Rain has been belting down all day and not much respite coming up neither.  SOHO looks good with those big spots over the NE limb.  Maybe we'll get a view in the coming days...maybe...

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

I just had another look and some massive proms are visible near those north-eastern ARs. A curious V-shaped structure is floating some way from the limb, a large complex prom is visible to its north. Another complex can be seen to the southwest. Great fireworks.

[Pete Presland]

i have just come in from looking/imaging that area, i have to say it took my breath away! truly stunning! certainly the most dramatic proms i have seen personally the V-shaped structure is still floating just off the limb but the prom to the southwest is huge!

GONG currently showing the big prom but not the V shape.

only managed 2 and bit imaging runs before a combination of cloud and the horizon started to intervene, will post later.

[Pig]

No joy for me this evening Michael, it is looking a bit gloomy here for a few days