Aurora Australis may be visible across New Zealand tonight

Tuesday 2 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 2 Sep 2025, 6:56pm

In this story University of Otago

A strong coronal mass ejection from the sun is expected to reach Earth's magnetic field, potentially creating an aurora display. While sightings could occur as far north as Auckland, the best viewing is likely in southern locations where the chance of seeing the phenomenon is considered very high.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 2 Sep 2025, 4:11pm

   Aurora Australis may be visible from Auckland tonight (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 2 Sep 2025, 5:30pm

   Aurora Australis may be visible tonight in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 2 Sep 2025, 5:48pm

   Aurora viewings possible in southern skies (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 2 Sep 2025, 6:53pm

   Stargazers could be treated to dazzling aurora tonight (opens in new tab)

5. StuffTue 2 Sep 2025, 6:56pm

   Chance of visible overnight aurora in southern areas ‘very high’ (opens in new tab)