Aurora Australis May Be Visible Friday Night
The colorful aurora australis could be seen from southern Australia on Friday night, conditions permitting, after a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun.
Understanding the Aurora and Solar Activity
Coronal mass ejections are eruptions of solar material and magnetic fields from the sun. When a CME reaches Earth, it can trigger a geomagnetic storm that sometimes causes auroral displays near the poles in both hemispheres.
These displays appear as colors in the night sky.
“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.” — Bureau of Meteorology’s Space Weather Service
Recent Solar Activity
Two CMEs were detected on November 5, leading the Bureau of Meteorology’s Space Weather Service to issue an aurora watch on November 6.
Image Caption
Image: Aurora australis captured over Shoalhaven, NSW in June 2025. Photo by @micksamsonphoto / Instagram.
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Author's summary: The aurora australis may be visible over southern Australia Friday night due to recent solar eruptions, offering a rare natural light display if weather conditions cooperate.