Aurora australis possible on Friday night, cloud and moonlight permitting

Aurora Australis Possible on Friday Night

The colourful aurora australis may be visible from southern parts of Australia on Friday night, weather and moonlight permitting. This event follows a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun.

What is a Coronal Mass Ejection?

CMEs are eruptions of solar material and magnetic fields from the sun. When a CME reaches Earth, it can cause a geomagnetic storm that sometimes produces spectacular auroral displays at high latitudes near the poles in both the northern and southern hemispheres.

Auroral Display Details

These auroras appear as vibrant colours illuminating the night sky, providing a unique natural light show.

Image: Aurora australis from Shoalhaven, NSW in June 2025. Source: @micksamsonphoto / Instagram

Recent Solar Activity

Two CMEs were detected from the sun on November 5, prompting the Bureau of Meteorology’s Space Weather Service to issue an aurora watch on November 6.

“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.”

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Author’s summary: A solar explosion may light up southern Australia’s skies with vibrant aurora australis, depending on clear conditions and minimal moonlight.

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Weatherzone — 2025-11-07