Spectacular aurora australis expected after severe geomagnetic storm eruption on sun ’s surface

Southern lights may be visible in Tasmania, along Victoria ’s coastline and on Western Australia’s south-west coastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet ourmorning and afternoon news emails,free app ordaily news podcastThe spectacular aurora australis could be visible from Victoria to Western Australia this week after a severe geomagnetic storm erupted on the sun ’s surface.The shimmering spectacle comes on the same night as a penumbral lunar eclipse, which will be visible across the nation.Sign up for Guardian Australia ’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundupContinue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Australia news Australia weather Victoria Tasmania Western Australia Astronomy Space Source Type: news