Southern lights may be visible in Tasmania, along Victoria’s coastline and on Western Australia’s south-west coast
This image of the aurora australis – commonly known as the southern lights – was taken from Blind Bight in Melbourne in 2022.This image of the aurora australis – commonly known as the southern lights – was taken from Blind Bight in Melbourne in 2022.The shimmering spectacle comes on the same night as a penumbral lunar eclipse, which will be visible across the nation.issued an aurora alert on Monday morning, which said that the storm was in progress and the southern lights could be visible.
The storm peaked at 6 on the Kaus Index , which means auroras will potentially be visible acrossSevere storms can disrupt power networks and the satellites that provide navigation, surveillance and communication services. They can also pose a radiation risk to astronauts and people in high-flying aircraft.
Macquarie University astronomer Dr Stuart Ryder said the 11-year solar cycle was likely nearing its peak.
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