Aurora Alert: The Southern Lights Could Be Visible In Melbourne Tonight
Keep your eyes on the sky and hope for clear weather. A geomagnetic storm is currently active, increasing the chances of seeing the aurora australis across parts of southern Australia, including Melbourne.
“A severe geomagnetic storm is in process,” stated the Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre.
As night falls on Wednesday, November 12, colorful auroras could be visible in mid to southern regions, possibly extending to darker areas near Sydney or Perth, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Conditions for Aurora Sightings
Auroras are more likely during periods of high solar activity. When coronal mass ejections occur, dense plasma from the Sun interacts with Earth’s magnetic field, creating stunning patterns of green, red, and purple light across the sky.
How to Increase Your Chances
- Check updates from the Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre or Space Weather Live.
- Join local communities such as the Aurora Hunters Victoria group for live reports and tips.
- Find a dark, open location with a clear southern view and dress warmly for the night.
Author’s Summary
The Southern Lights could illuminate Melbourne’s skies tonight amid a strong geomagnetic storm, with conditions spreading as far as southern Australia.
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