Skywatchers across Australia, get ready! The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a rare alert for a severe geomagnetic storm, triggered by the strongest solar flare in over 20 years.
This means the Aurora Australis could be visible across southern and even central parts of the country tonight, potentially as far north as Alice Springs!
Here’s how to try and see it:
Where: Head as far south as possible. Tasmania, Victoria, and southern parts of SA and WA have the best chance. Get away from city lights.
When: During local nighttime hours. Look towards the southern horizon.
Pro Tip: Your phone camera might pick up the colours more vividly than your naked eye! Using a tripod or steady surface can help.
No guarantees with auroras, but this is a very exciting and rare opportunity. Look up!