Aurora Australis

Chase the southern lights.

Live geomagnetic conditions, viewing probability and curated spots across New Zealand.

Right now

Kp 4.1

58% aurora probability

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Cloud cover

91%

Lower is better for visibility.

Geomagnetic activity

Active

Based on the planetary K-index.

Best viewing

22:00 – 02:00 NZST

Look south, away from city lights.

Best places near you tonight

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Slope Point

Catlins, NZ

1h 45m from Invercargill

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Birdlings Flat

Canterbury, NZ

1h from Christchurch

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Lake Ellesmere

Canterbury, NZ

50m from Christchurch

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Hooper's Inlet

Otago Peninsula, NZ

30m from Dunedin

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Stewart Island

Southland, NZ

Ferry from Bluff

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