The Bureau of Meteorology predicts unusual solar activity this week may result in visible aurora australis on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
predicts unusual solar activity this week may result in visible aurora australis – also known as southern lights – on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Monash School of Physics and Astronomy Associate Professor Michael Brown said it was hard to tell how bright the aurora may be or when it will pop up. "Auroras are easy to photograph with your mobile phone, which can bring out colours and details that may not be readily apparent to the unaided eye," he added.Auroras are best seen in southern parts of Australia, including south-east Victoria and Tasmania.
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