Aurora Australis Possible on Friday Night
The colourful aurora australis may be visible from southern regions of Australia on Friday night following a recent coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun.
Solar Activity Behind the Phenomenon
CMEs are powerful bursts of solar material and magnetic field that erupt from the surface of the sun. When they reach Earth, these eruptions can trigger geomagnetic storms capable of producing vivid auroral displays at high latitudes in both hemispheres.
“A coronal mass ejection is expected to impact the Earth within the next 48 hours, possibly resulting in significant geomagnetic activity and visible auroras during local nighttime hours.”
This statement was issued by the Bureau of Meteorology’s Space Weather Service after detecting two CMEs on November 5, prompting an aurora watch on November 6.
Visual Spectacle
These atmospheric light shows appear as vibrant colours dancing across the night sky. The accompanying image captured an aurora australis from Shoalhaven, New South Wales, in June 2025, shared by @micksamsonphoto on Instagram.
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Author’s summary: A coronal mass ejection may light up southern Australia’s skies with vivid auroras this Friday, weather and moonlight conditions permitting.
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