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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.
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.
The event, visible across multiple South Island locations, drew stargazers and photographers to dark sky areas like the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
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.
The solar storm also prompted Transpower to take protective measures on southern power lines.
Una fuerte tormenta solar causó una oleada de auroras visibles en toda la isla sur de Nueva Zelanda, lo que llevó a los fotógrafos y observadores de estrellas a capturar la rara exhibición.