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Southern parts of Australia may be able to see the aurora australis tonight

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<div><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">This afternoon, the Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre (ASWFC) issued another aurora alert, building on one announced the previous night.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">According to space weather expert Andrew Jackling, it’s an ideal night to witness the aurora australis, commonly known as the "southern lights".</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">However, viewing it with the naked eye will require being quite far south.</p><h2 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B future_heading__Gcudw Heading_default__Z3p_p Typography_sizeMobile20__NUDn4 Typography_sizeDesktop32__LR_G6 Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop40__BuoRf Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">What does an aurora alert signify?</h2><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">Managed by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), the centre issues aurora alerts during ongoing geomagnetic storms.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">During such storm activities, there's a possibility of witnessing an aurora display.</p><aside class="ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL ContentAlignment_floatRight__nfR_t RelatedCard_relatedCard__4Im5s interactive_focusContext__yRhc_ interactive_defaults__AKxUU interactive_hoverContext__LDUDX interactive_defaults__AKxUU" data-component="RelatedCard" data-uri="coremedia://article/104359542"><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-31/aurora-australis-seen-in-tasmania-and-victoria/104162870" class="RelatedCard_link__rsgR9 FullBleedLink_root__lTw_U interactive_focusContext__yRhc_ interactive_defaults__AKxUU FullBleedLink_showVisited__g3Xvz"><h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP RelatedCard_heading__S_nm2 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_serif__qU2V5 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx" data-component="Typography">‘Spectacular’ aurora display delights Australia in July</h3></a><p class="Typography_base__sj2RP RelatedCard_synopsis__cFwMW Typography_sizeMobile14__u7TGe Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx" data-component="Typography">Earlier this year, the aurora australis illuminated skies over southern states.</p></aside><h2 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B future_heading__Gcudw Heading_default__Z3p_p Typography_sizeMobile20__NUDn4 Typography_sizeDesktop32__LR_G6 Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop40__BuoRf Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Where can I view the aurora in Australia?</h2><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">It can be seen in the southernmost regions of the country.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">Mr. Jackling indicates that tonight’s display is likely to be visible in <strong>Tasmania</strong> and <strong>southern Victoria</strong>.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">The prospects are dimmer for skies in South Australia, with Mr. Jackling noting that a camera may be necessary to catch a glimpse.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">“You might have a chance; a camera can capture more light than our eyes can,” he mentioned.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">The rest of the nation will have to rely on photos shared by their southern counterparts.</p><figure class="ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL ContentAlignment_outdentDesktop__ijbiK Figure_figure__xLyBy Figure_docImage__DSvk4" data-print="inline-media" data-component="Figure" id="104360940" data-uri="coremedia://imageproxy/104360940"><div class="Figure_content__8xRH4"><div class="FigureContent_content__GnImC"><div class="ContentImage_ratio__0yYeG"><div class="AspectRatio_container__FC_XH" style="--aspect-ratio:1.5" data-component="AspectRatioContainer"><img alt="A red and yellow light display in the sky" class="Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq" sizes="100vw" src="https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/9c14a57e4e161f8b955f45c80c6d68c9?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&amp;cropH=1257&amp;cropW=1886&amp;xPos=3&amp;yPos=0&amp;width=862&amp;height=575" loading="lazy" data-component="Image" data-lazy="true"/></div></div></div></div><figcaption class="Figure_caption__fS2lN"><p class="Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx" data-component="Typography">This aurora photo was captured by Simon Gregory in southern Tasmania last July.<!-- --> <cite>(<span>Supplied: Simon Gregory </span>)</cite></p></figcaption></figure><h2 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B future_heading__Gcudw Heading_default__Z3p_p Typography_sizeMobile20__NUDn4 Typography_sizeDesktop32__LR_G6 Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop40__BuoRf Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">When can I observe the aurora australis?</h2><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA"><strong>Tonight</strong>.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">Typically, the prime viewing window is <strong>between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.</strong></p><h2 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B future_heading__Gcudw Heading_default__Z3p_p Typography_sizeMobile20__NUDn4 Typography_sizeDesktop32__LR_G6 Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop40__BuoRf Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">What is the aurora australis?</h2><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">It’s a phenomenon where the sky in <strong>the Southern Hemisphere is illuminated by vibrant swirls of color</strong>.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">The term "Australis" originates from the Latin word for "southern".</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s referred to as the aurora borealis, or the northern lights.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">These stunning displays are <strong>caused by geomagnetic storms</strong> initiated by what are known as coronal mass ejections.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">“A coronal mass ejection is the direct ejection of material from the Sun into space,” Mr. Jackling explained.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">This process sends charged particles from the Sun to Earth, unleashing geomagnetic storms that can disturb Earth's magnetic field.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">“Similar to how a normal thunderstorm can make your house shutters rattle with wind and rain,” he compared.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">During a geomagnetic storm, <strong>the disruption causes oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the atmosphere to emit bright, colorful light</strong>.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">This leads to a mesmerizing light display across the country.</p><h2 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B future_heading__Gcudw Heading_default__Z3p_p Typography_sizeMobile20__NUDn4 Typography_sizeDesktop32__LR_G6 Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop40__BuoRf Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Why won't we see it further north?</h2><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">This is because <strong>the current geomagnetic storm is relatively weak</strong>.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">Earlier in May, the aurora australis was visible across Australia, reaching as far north as Queensland’s Mackay region.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">That geomagnetic storm was notably intense.</p><aside class="ContentAlignment_marginBottom__4H_6E ContentAlignment_overflowAuto__c1_IL ContentAlignment_floatRight__nfR_t RelatedCard_relatedCard__4Im5s interactive_focusContext__yRhc_ interactive_defaults__AKxUU interactive_hoverContext__LDUDX interactive_defaults__AKxUU" data-component="RelatedCard" data-uri="coremedia://article/104361692"><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-13/aurora-borealis-and-australis-captured-across-the-globe/103836752" class="RelatedCard_link__rsgR9 FullBleedLink_root__lTw_U interactive_focusContext__yRhc_ interactive_defaults__AKxUU FullBleedLink_showVisited__g3Xvz"><h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP RelatedCard_heading__S_nm2 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_serif__qU2V5 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx" data-component="Typography">Aurora borealis and australis captivate global audiences in May</h3></a><p class="Typography_base__sj2RP RelatedCard_synopsis__cFwMW Typography_sizeMobile14__u7TGe Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx" data-component="Typography">Discover how the dazzling lights of the aurora australis and borealis were witnessed across each hemisphere in a remarkable event.</p></aside><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">It was described as "the most significant event of this kind to impact Earth in nearly 20 years", as stated by <a class="Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2" href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-11/aurora-australis-borealis-geomagnetic-storms-explained/103834308" data-component="Link">Andrew Cole from the University of Tasmania's physics department</a>.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">In contrast, this geomagnetic storm is anticipated to be less intense.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">Space weather experts utilize a G-scale for assessing global geomagnetic activity, which ranges from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">The geomagnetic storm in May reached a G5 level.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">As of this afternoon, Mr. Jackling indicated that the planetary rating for this storm had attained G4.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">“However, <strong>we haven’t even reached G1 yet</strong>,” he remarked regarding the rating for the Australian region.</p><h2 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B future_heading__Gcudw Heading_default__Z3p_p Typography_sizeMobile20__NUDn4 Typography_sizeDesktop32__LR_G6 Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop40__BuoRf Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">What’s the best way to experience the aurora australis?</h2><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA"><strong>Travel south</strong>, as your chances of witnessing the southern lights are greater at a higher latitude.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">Ensure you are in a location with <strong>minimal light pollution</strong>, preferably outside town.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">Unfortunately, as it will be a full moon tomorrow night, the skies may not be as dark as aurora enthusiasts would prefer.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">The BOM advises to <strong>seek an unobstructed view of the horizon</strong>.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">Standing on a hill or by the shore overlooking the southern sea might be ideal.</p><h2 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B future_heading__Gcudw Heading_default__Z3p_p Typography_sizeMobile20__NUDn4 Typography_sizeDesktop32__LR_G6 Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop40__BuoRf Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_bold__FqafP Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">How can I prepare for the next event?</h2><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">Mr. Jackling recommends that you <strong>stay alert for announcements regarding geomagnetic storms</strong> in news and weather reports.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">He also suggests <a class="Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2" href="https://listserver.ips.gov.au/mailman/listinfo/ips-aurora-alert" data-component="Link">registering for ASWFC alerts through this online portal</a>, so you’ll receive an email when an alert is issued.</p><p class="paragraph_paragraph__iYReA">Additionally, consider following local aurora chasing groups on social media to keep updated.</p></div>

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