Spectacular Aurora Australis lights up parts of southern Australia

A massive solar storm has created rare and spectacular auroras around the world.

Aurora can be seen from Tasmania all year around, although precise timing is difficult to pin point Credit: Luke O'Brien

Communities as far north as Queensland saw southern lights often only seen in Tasmania and people across Florida and Alabama also got a rare glimpse of northern lights.

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