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Did You Miss The Meteor And Southern Lights Over Sydney? | ELLE
A meteor flew over Sydney on Sunday night, just before the southern lights lit up the sky. But is it all over or can you see it again tonight?
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Rare Aurora Australis Stuns Sydney Residents
Rare Aurora Australis Lights Up Night Sky Over Australia A spectacular display of the Aurora Australis, typically confined to higher latitudes, painted the night sky over Gerroa, a coastal town south of Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, June 1st, 2025. The event, which began around 8pm, lasted for over an hour and was witnessed by numerous people, many of whom captured the breathtaking sight on video and shared it on social media. "That is amazing!" exclaimed one awestruck observer, whose video went viral. The vibrant red hues of the aurora were particularly striking against the dark canvas of the night sky. This unusual appearance of the Southern Lights in a lower-latitude region is attributed to a powerful solar storm that impacted both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The event serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of space weather and its occasional ability to produce spectacular light shows even in unexpected locations. The widespread sharing of the video highlights the public's fascination with astronomical phenomena and the power of social media in disseminating such events globally.
