After a surprise Aurora Australis lit up the Tasmanian sky last night, the BOM are forecasting another!
The awe-inspiring dancing lights will be observable “in good observing conditions at high altitudes” across Australia and New Zealand after sunset, according to the BOM’s aurora alert.
The Bureau claims that the remarkable display may even be visible across “all of Tasmania” tonight.
Although the colours are typically best seen in the south of Tasmania, the lights can occasionally be seen in other parts of the country, including Victoria and Queensland.
The likelihood of witnessing an aurora increases between March and September when the Earth’s magnetic field is best oriented to interact with solar winds, says Bureau space weather forecaster Dr Jeanne Young.
However, specific conditions need to be met: a dark night with little cloud cover and no bright moon is ideal.
Dr Young advises viewers to find a space with a clear view to the south, such as a hill or beach.
Bright auroras usually last about three hours, typically between 10PM and 2AM.
