Look up! The Aurora Australis could be visible from Melbourne tonight
As Melbourne skies prepare for another dazzling night, stargazers across Victoria might have a rare chance to witness the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights. The Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre (ASWFC) has issued an official Aurora alert, confirming that a geomagnetic storm is currently in progress.
What the Aurora alert means
“Aurora may be observed during local nighttime hours in good observing conditions at high latitudes.”
This means that if weather and light conditions align, residents in southern regions like Tasmania and Victoria could spot the glowing phenomenon once again. The last time such an alert appeared, on October 30, sightings were confirmed near midnight in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia.
How to catch a glimpse
- Find a dark open area away from city lights.
- Check weather forecasts for clear skies.
- Be ready during late evening to midnight hours.
- Bring a tripod and camera for longer exposure shots if possible.
The Aurora Australis, like its northern counterpart the Aurora Borealis, continues to captivate skywatchers with its shimmering curtains of color — a natural wonder that few forget once they’ve seen it.
About the experience
Those lucky enough to witness the Southern Lights often describe them as radiant, surreal, and deeply moving — an encounter that connects the Earth to the cosmos in an unforgettable way.
Author’s summary: A strong geomagnetic storm may make the Aurora Australis visible from Victoria tonight, offering skywatchers a fleeting chance to witness one of nature’s rare light shows.