Same. I live somewhere where the chance of me ever seeing it here are basically nill, and the odds of me planning a trip to go see it elsewhere where it happens and the weather works out for it and everything else aligns to make it possible is not nill, but probably not far from.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Is it extra bright due yo the solar flares?

[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 5 points 6 months ago

Yep! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-11/auroras-seen-worldwide-as-geomagnetic-storm-hits-earth/103834604

[–] eatham@aussie.zone 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Woah

You got a really good shot, how'd you do that?

[–] CurlyWurlies4All 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Wish I could say it was something fancy. This was just an iPhone photo. It was really bright.

[–] eatham@aussie.zone 2 points 6 months ago

There's so much light pollution where I was that you could only see a small amount with your eyes

[–] maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Where was this taken?

[–] CurlyWurlies4All 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Point Addis, Victoria. Just outside Geelong.

[–] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I've just seen the photos from a friend in Albany, WA. Its outta control

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 months ago

First time I've seen a pic of the aurora australis! Nice photo!

[–] threenub@aussie.zone 2 points 6 months ago

This is stunning!