Southern Lights Collection

Colourful display of the Aurora Australis over an island in the ocean at Blue Hour
A colourful display of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights over Betsey Island, Tasmania with the Milky Way above, taken during Blue Hour

Aurora over Antarctica, satellite image
Aurora over Antarctica, ultraviolet satellite image. Australia is at upper left. This is the aurora australis (green ring), the southern lights display

Aurora Australis or Southern Lights and the Milky Way behind gum trees
A bright green display of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights and the Galactic Centre of the Milky Way behind gum trees

Aurora Australis or Southern Lights in the sky over spectacular blue bioluminescence in the water
Amazing bright neon blue bioluminescence caused by Noctiluca scintillans phytoplankton in water breaking over a rocky shore with a bright display of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights under

Star Trails over a bright green arc of aurora with an illuminated tree in the foreground
Comet style star trail image with a bright green band of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights arcing across the image with some illuminated trees in the foreground

Aurora from the air
The Aurora Australis or Southern Lights from an aeroplane taken on a special charter flight to view the aurora

Milky Way arch over Cradle Mountain with crazy red airglow
Panorama of the Milky Way arching over the summit of Cradle Mountain in Tasmania with the Overland Track leading off into the distance. Crazy red airglow in the sky

Aurora Australis or Southern Lights and Star Trails over Wineglass Bay, Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania
A bright display of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights combined with a star trail overlooking Wineglass Bay on Tasmanias East coast

Aurora from the air
The Aurora Australis or Southern Lights from an aeroplane taken on a special charter flight to view the aurora

Star Trail and Aurora over Wineglass Bay
Star trails and Aurora Australis over Wineglass Bay

Milky Way and Aurora over a moonlit Wineglass Bay
Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park with the milky way rising and the Aurora Australis

Frontispiece for Aurora Australis, 1908-09 (colour litho)
STC169081 Frontispiece for Aurora Australis, 1908-09 (colour litho) by Marston, George (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Southern Lights at Tekapo
Renee Doyle

A Photograph of the Aurora Australis, c1908, (1909)
A Photograph of the Aurora Australis. The Lights in the Sky Indicate the Position of the Streamers, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

The Aurora Australis. c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Aurora Australis. c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Aurora Australis; Stewart Island, New Zealand

Solar flares and Earth, artwork
Solar flares and Earth. Artwork showing a solar flare from the Sun (left) sending a stream of charged particles and radiation towards the Earth (right)

Aurora australis - the Southern Lights - seen above the British Antarctic Surveys Halley Station, Antarctica

Cryolophosaurus dinosaur. Artwork of Cryolophosaurus, a carnivorous dinosaur that lived in Antarctica during the early Jurassic period, 196 to 190 million years ago. It was about 6 metres in length

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"Nature's Spectacular Light Show: The Mesmerizing Southern Lights" Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking display of the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights. Picture an enchanting island nestled in the vast ocean, bathed in a colorful array of lights during the serene Blue Hour. This natural phenomenon paints the night sky with vibrant hues, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that leaves onlookers in awe. Satellites capture an extraordinary image showcasing this celestial dance over Antarctica. The ethereal glow of the Aurora Australis harmonizes with nature's own light show - a stunning blue bioluminescence illuminating the water below, and is as if two worlds collide, intertwining their beauty for all to behold. Imagine gazing up at a starry sky adorned with luminous trails while standing beneath an illuminated tree - such is the magic when star trails intersect with a bright green arc of aurora. From high above, aboard an aircraft, witness this celestial ballet unfold before your eyes. Cradle Mountain becomes even more enchanting as it finds itself under a Milky Way arch accompanied by crazy red airglow. Gum trees stand tall against this cosmic backdrop as they bear witness to yet another captivating performance of nature's grandeur. In Tasmania's Wineglass Bay, Freycinet Peninsula unveils its own magical scene where both Aurora Australis and Star Trails converge overhead. A moonlit night adds further allure to this already magnificent sight. Travel back in time through history and marvel at frontispiece artwork from 1908-09 depicting these wondrous lights in all their glory – a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with nature’s wonders. They can truly Mother Nature’s masterpiece – an ever-changing canvas painted across our skies that reminds us how small we are amidst her boundless beauty. So take a moment to immerse yourself in this captivating symphony of colors and let your imagination soar with the Southern Lights.