US Edition'Most Beautiful Display': Locals Marvel at Southern Lights Spectacle
- Locals in Hawke's Bay and the Far South Coast witnessed a vivid display of the Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis, on the night of June 1, 2025.
- The phenomenon occurred due to a geomagnetic storm caused by charged solar particles colliding with Earth’s magnetic field, with elevated KP index readings triggering visibility in these regions.
- Residents like Jacque Cornish and Loureen Kelly reported seeing bright colours ranging from green to red and purple, with some capturing images despite technical challenges like battery failures.
- Kelly said the aurora was exceptionally luminous, visible without any optical aids, and arrived two hours ahead of schedule, making it the most impressive display she had ever witnessed.
- This aurora event highlights the increasing opportunities for southern hemisphere residents to witness rare celestial displays and encourages awareness of solar activity’s impact on night skies.
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Rare Southern Lights expected to appear in South Africa
South Africans waiting to see the stunning Southern Lights this year may be in luck. A powerful solar flare has created nearly perfect conditions for this rare celestial event to appear in our skies this week. Good Things Guy reports that South Africans could enjoy a front-row seat to the Southern Lights, also called Aurora Australis, as this stunning wave of colour spreads across our night skies. Last year, the Southern Lights appeared twice ov…
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