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9.30PM to 12 Midnight (AEST) 31/03/01. Long
147.4670E Lat. 35.1500S Forest Hill (Near Wagga Wagga).
Started with bright red patches in the SSE which
moved thru S & toward SSW then back again and gradually faded to a white
glow, with a violet tinge which extended right accross the souther horizon.
Beams could be seen extending about 30 deg. above the horizon from time to time
and mostly accompanying the red patches. By around 10.30 the glow had an orange
tinge and resembled the last fading of a sunset. Brightnes varied over time
and the brighter glow changed from due S to SSW over time. As the night
progressed the glow became fainter and more white in colour. Observation ceased
at midnight. A quick check at 1.30Pm revealed no change.
Peter Dunbabin
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