Article 6KK7G Spectacular aurora australis expected after severe geomagnetic storm eruption on sun’s surface

Spectacular aurora australis expected after severe geomagnetic storm eruption on sun’s surface

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Southern lights may be visible in Tasmania, along Victoria's coastline and on Western Australia's south-west coast

The spectacular aurora australis could be visible from Victoria to Western Australia this week after a severe geomagnetic storm erupted on the sun's surface.

The shimmering spectacle comes on the same night as a penumbral lunar eclipse, which will be visible across the nation.

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