New Zealand experiences optimal aurora australis viewing due to clear skies and geomagnetic activity.

Clear skies in New Zealand provide optimal viewing conditions for a stunning aurora australis, or southern lights, display. The geomagnetic activity combined with cloudless skies make it easier to see the cosmic event, which is difficult to see with the naked eye but is enhanced when viewed through cameras. Niwa predicts most regions will have clear skies, increasing the chances of seeing the southern lights in the solar storm.