Aurora

2024 - 10 - 11

Kiwis Get Ready: The Southern Lights Are About to Steal the Show!

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Get your cameras ready, New Zealand! A geomagnetic storm is set to light up our skies with spectacular auroras this weekend – don't miss out!

Excitement is brewing among New Zealanders as yet another magnificent aurora display is on the horizon. Bright and vivid colors could soon grace our night skies with the arrival of a powerful geomagnetic storm. Kiwis, especially those in the lower North Island and South Island, should keep their eyes peeled for stunning pink hues dancing above them on Friday night. The natural light show, known as aurora australis, is a brilliant reminder of the wonders the cosmos holds, and a chance not to be missed!

Meanwhile, across the globe, the northern hemisphere is also experiencing auroral magic. On Thursday night, stargazers in England were astonished as northern lights appeared as far south as London, Kent, and East Anglia. The enchanting phenomenon is the result of coronal mass ejections from the sun, which create geomagnetic storms that can bring auroras to unexpected locations. This past week has seen widespread auroral activity, giving people from various regions—including Europe and the United States—a rare treat of vivid natural artistry lighting up their skies.

The recent geomagnetic storm has caused dazzling displays not only for Kiwis but for people globally, with some regions witnessing a beautiful array of colors that included pink, red, yellow, and purple. According to astronomers, the likelihood of seeing these phenomenal lights greatly increases when severe geomagnetic storms unleash their beauty upon Earth. As the cosmic winds collide with our planet's magnetic field, we get to witness the alluring aurora—a stunning reminder of the powerful forces at play in our universe.

For those eager to experience the southern lights, patience and a few tips from seasoned aurora chasers can significantly enhance your chances. They're advising everyone to venture out to open spaces away from city lights, grab a warm blanket, and keep an eye on weather conditions for cloud coverage. And hey, while waiting for the show, why not bring some marshmallows for a little stargazing barbecue?

**Fun Fact!** The aurora australis primarily occurs in areas near the South Pole, but don’t be fooled—these captivating light displays can travel much further, creating dazzling memories for lucky spectators.

**Did You Know?** Auroras are not just visual spectacles; they’re a natural light show created by charged particles unleashed from the sun, resulting in breathtaking arrangements of light that have charmed humanity for centuries!

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Aurora above New Zealand: More southern lights likely to dazzle ... (New Zealand Herald)

New Zealanders may be treated to another dazzling night sky display, with the possibility of more aurora activity on the way. A geomagnetic storm bound for.

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Northern lights seen across parts of England (The Guardian)

Aurora borealis could be seen as far south as London, Kent and East Anglia on Thursday night.

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Aurora to light up skies above New Zealand (Stuff.co.nz)

Kiwis in the lower North Island, or South Island, could be treated to some pink hues on Friday night, as a geomagnetic storm passes overhead.

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Aurora australis makes stunning return to southern Australian skies (ABC News)

Overnight, coronal mass ejection (CME) activity provided pink, red, yellow and purple hues in the night sky. Stargazers across Europe and the US also had a ...

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Image courtesy of "SkyandTelescope.com"

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Triggers Widespread Aurora Tonight (SkyandTelescope.com)

An astonishing coronal aurora "exploded" over the Duluth, Minnesota, region during the early morning hours of October 8th. The storm had been forecast for the ...

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In Photos: See Jaw-Dropping Northern Lights Across Planet On ... (Forbes)

The Northern Lights have been seen across the U.S. and the world from regions that rarely see displays after one of the most powerful geomagnetic storms of ...

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A severe geomagnetic storm could cause colorful auroras over ... (CNN)

A severe geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Thursday, which could bring an increased chance of auroras and may affect communications and the power grid.

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Northern Lights Alert: Here's Where Aurora Borealis Can Be Seen ... (Forbes)

Thursday night will provide one of the best chances to see the Northern Lights in the last few months.

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The prime spots for a chance to see the rare aurora (The Age)

If you head outside tonight – and if the weather is kind – there's a chance you'll be treated to a spectacle in the sky.

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Want to see the southern lights? Tips from an aurora chaser (SBS)

Want to see the southern lights? Tips from an aurora chaser. Aurora Australis has painted the night skies and Australians could be in for more light displays.

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Why You Missed The Northern Lights Last Night (And How To See ... (Forbes)

10 October 2024, Brandenburg, Lietzen: Northern [+][-] lights glow in the night sky above a road in eastern Brandenburg. Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa (Photo by ...

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Iowans can see the Northern Lights tonight. Here's where they're ... (desmoinesregister.com)

A "severe" solar storm could make the aurora borealis visible across much of Iowa tonight and in portions of the state tomorrow.

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Aurora Borealis photos: Solar storm brings northern lights as far ... (NBC News)

A severe geomagnetic storm brought spectacular light displays to many parts of the United States on Thursday night, with skies as far south as San Antonio ...

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Image courtesy of "BBC Sky at Night Magazine"

Aurora alert! Northern Lights put on stunning display across the UK ... (BBC Sky at Night Magazine)

Displays of the Northern Lights, aurora borealis, were seen across the UK on 10/11 October 2024. Our pick of the best images of the event.

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Northern Lights Forecast: Geomagnetic Storm May Cause Aurora ... (Forbes)

The lights may be visible in several states like Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Washington Friday night.

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'It was 3 hours of magic': Spectacular auroras thrill stargazers across ... (Space.com)

A powerful geomagnetic storm illuminated auroras that lit the skies over Earth on Thursday (Oct. 9) after X 2 solar flare that erupted from the sunspot AR ...

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Wondering why the aurora borealis was visible so far south last ... (PBS NewsHour)

A geomagnetic storm lit up the night sky in parts of the US during the first weekend in October. South Africa's National Space Agency (Sansa) told reporters ...

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'Party atmosphere': Skygazers treated to another aurora show (FRANCE 24)

Scientist Jim Wild has travelled to the Arctic Circle numerous times to study the northern lights, but on Thursday night he only needed to look out of his ...

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Image courtesy of "NPR"

The northern lights dazzle night skies across U.S. and Europe (NPR)

The northern lights dazzle night skies across U.S. and Europe · The northern lights, also know, as the aurora borealis, shines across Whitby Harbour.

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Aurora above New Zealand: Spectacular colours take over night sky (New Zealand Herald)

Aurora australis - you beauty. The sky above Aotearoa lit up in spectacular fashion last night - with vibrant and dazzling colours streaming across the...

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Will we see the Northern Lights in UK tonight? Aurora Borealis lights ... (The Independent)

Stunning photos of spectacular natural phenomenon captured across England on Thursday.

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Northern lights forecast maps for tonight show best areas in U.S. to ... (CBS News)

The aurora borealis was visible as far south as Florida on Thursday. Photos show the sky lit up in red and purple, even in some brightly-lit areas like New York ...

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WATCH LIVE: Trump holds campaign rally in Aurora, Colorado (PBS NewsHour)

Trump's rally on Friday in Aurora, Colorado, marks the first time either presidential campaign has visited this state that votes reliably Democratic in ...

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Trump rallies in Aurora -- a city he has demonized as overrun by ... (NPR)

Trump has repeatedly name-checked the Colorado on the campaign trail in recent weeks — likening the Denver suburb to a “war zone.” Local officials say his ...

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What a Show! The Aurora Borealis Lights up Shrewsbury (My Shrewsbury)

Katy Rink tried (and failed!) to get great shots of The Northern Lights in Shrewsbury last night - but plenty of you managed to capture the spectacle on ...

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As Trump Arrives, Aurora Insists It's Not the 'War Zone' He Sees (The New York Times)

The former president is holding a rally in a Colorado city he falsely claims was overtaken by violent immigrants from Venezuela.

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In pictures: Aurora australis makes spectacular return to New ... (RNZ)

Photo: Shanelle Siaki / Supplied. The aurora australis has made a spectacular return to New Zealand skies, with people reporting displays of the Southern ...

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At odds with Trump, Aurora police chief says the city is still 'very safe' (NBC News)

AURORA, Colo. — Former President Donald Trump painted a dark picture of Colorado's third-largest city at a rally here Friday as he once again claimed it had ...

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As Trump puts Aurora, Colorado, in spotlight, mayor calls ... (CBS News)

The mayor and police chief of Aurora, Colorado, are pushing back on claims that the city is "overtaken by Venezuelan gangs."

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Aurora neighborhood embraces community through art (CBS News)

The Aurora Highlands isn't just about residential development; it's a holistic approach to community living. the-auroa-highlands-art-intallation.jpg CBS.

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Colorado governor disputes Trump's claims about gangs in Aurora ... (CNN)

CNN's Kaitlan Collins talks to Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) about Donald Trump's recent attempts to stoke fear over immigration by saying Aurora, Colorado is ...

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Aurora australis: What causes all the pretty lights in the sky? (1 News)

Parts of the South Island were dazzled late last night by displays of pinks, greens and purples lighting up the sky — but why is that?

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Northern lights: How the aurora dazzled skies around Europe, the US (1 News)

Another in a series of unusually strong solar storms hitting Earth produced stunning skies full of pinks, purples, greens and blues farther south than ...

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Sky-gazers treated to another aurora show (Voice of America)

For at least the second time this year, sky-gazers in many parts of the world were treated to colorful auroras at latitudes beyond the polar extremes where ...

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Aurora Viewers Share Stunning Photos of the Northern Lights (CNET)

Bask in the glow of glimmering aurora views from locations across the country, including from CNET staffers -- and even photos from the International Space ...

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