Look up! The Aurora Australis Could Be Visible from Melbourne Tonight
Here is what you need to know about spotting the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) in Victoria tonight.
A Celestial Event in Progress
Following last night’s supermoon, the Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre (ASWFC) has issued an Aurora alert, confirming that a geomagnetic storm is underway. The alert notes:
"Aurora may be observed during local nighttime hours in good observing conditions at high latitudes."
The previous alert on October 30 resulted in Aurora sightings around midnight in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia.
How to See the Southern Lights from Victoria
- Look out during local nighttime hours.
- Find a dark, clear spot away from city lights for the best view.
- High latitudes improve visibility, but the current geomagnetic storm could enhance sightings further south, including Melbourne.
The Magic of Aurora
The Aurora Borealis and Australis are spectacular natural light displays, often considered a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Those who have seen the Northern Lights describe it as an ethereal and unforgettable phenomenon.
"Only those who have witnessed the Northern Lights with their naked eyes can truly understand its ethereal magic."
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Author's summary: Tonight's geomagnetic storm offers a real chance to see the Aurora Australis from Melbourne, providing locals an extraordinary natural spectacle rarely seen at these latitudes.