Look up! The Aurora Australis (aka the Southern Lights) could be visible from Melbourne tonight

Look up! The Aurora Australis could be visible from Melbourne tonight

Here’s everything we know about catching a glimpse of the Aurora Australis from Victoria tonight.

Aurora Alert and Viewing Conditions

Following last night’s supermoon, the Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre (ASWFC) has issued an Aurora alert due to a current geomagnetic storm. The alert states that the "Aurora may be observed during local nighttime hours in good observing conditions at high latitudes."

On October 30, when ASWFC last issued an alert, visitors reported sightings around midnight in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia.

What to Expect

The Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis, is a stunning natural light show that can sometimes be seen from southern parts of Australia under the right conditions. This phenomenon is a must-see for those lucky enough to catch it in the night sky.

"The Aurora may be observed during local nighttime hours in good observing conditions at high latitudes."
"The last time the ASWFC issued an alert (October 30), sightings were reported around midnight in Tasmania, Victoria, NSW and South Australia."

About the Aurora Borealis

Though often associated with the Northern Hemisphere as the Aurora Borealis, the Southern Lights share the same ethereal beauty and captivate all who witness them firsthand.

Many dream of seeing this dazzling spectacle, which remains a rare and magical experience on Earth.

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Author's summary: The Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre has confirmed a geomagnetic storm tonight, making the Southern Lights potentially visible from Victoria under good conditions.

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