Look up! The Aurora Australis Could Be Visible from Melbourne Tonight
Here's everything you need to know about spotting the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, from Victoria tonight.
Aurora Alert from Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre
Following last night's supermoon, the Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre (ASWFC) issued an alert confirming an ongoing geomagnetic storm. The alert states:
"Aurora may be observed during local nighttime hours in good observing conditions at high latitudes."
The previous alert on October 30 led to sightings reported around midnight in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia.
What to Expect Tonight in Victoria
The Southern Lights offer a rare and stunning natural light display. For viewers in Victoria, clear and dark skies will improve chances of seeing the Aurora Australis. Observers should watch during late evening and early night hours.
About the Aurora Australis
The Aurora Australis is the southern counterpart to the Northern Lights, a spectacular light show caused by charged particles interacting with the Earth's magnetic field.
"Bright, beautiful and bedazzling, the Aurora Borealis is a big-ticket bucket list item for pretty much everyone on Earth."
Only those who have experienced the Northern Lights firsthand can fully appreciate its otherworldly beauty.
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Summary
The Southern Lights may be visible from Victoria tonight due to a geomagnetic storm, offering a rare opportunity to witness this natural phenomenon.
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