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flag A strong solar storm caused a surge in auroras visible across New Zealand’s South Island, prompting photographers and stargazers to capture the rare display.

flag Photographer Jeff Ng captured a vivid image of the Aurora Australis at Lake Ruataniwha in New Zealand’s South Island, part of a recent surge in auroral activity linked to a strong solar storm. flag The event, visible across multiple South Island locations, drew stargazers and photographers to dark sky areas like the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. flag Ng, who moved to Twizel for its pristine night skies, uses solar tracking tools to predict sightings and plans to explore remote regions like the Catlins and West Coast using a campervan. flag The solar storm also prompted Transpower to take protective measures on southern power lines.

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