The aurora australis dazzled over parts of Tasmania in the early hours of January 1, during a severe geomagnetic storm, ...

The aurora australis dazzled over parts of Tasmania in the early hours of January 1, during a severe geomagnetic storm, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology Photographer Ben Swanson ...

delighting aurora hunters with the dazzling display. It was a powerful display, viewable across Tasmania as well as the southern states of mainland Australia. The sun is currently at its solar ...

The Aurora australis that was visible in Tasmania on January 1 and 2 from South Arm. Picture: David Howlett. David Howlett was one of those who managed to view it. “It was very, very bright ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News. An Aurora australis was visible across the state from 11:30pm on New Year’s Day until 2am on Thursday.

This island-state recently appealed to out-of-season tourists with a campaign of 'odd jobs', but it's worth the journey at ...