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Queenstown Aurora Forecast

Neuseeland45.03°S, 168.66°E

Real-time aurora australis probability and forecast for Queenstown, New Zealand

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Beste Saison

März, April, Mai, Juni, Juli, August, September

Polarlichttyp

Aurora Australis (Südlichter)

Zeitzone

Pacific/Auckland

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Queenstown Aurora Australis Viewing Guide

Queenstown in New Zealand's South Island offers opportunities to witness the aurora australis (southern lights). While requiring strong geomagnetic activity, displays over the stunning mountain scenery are unforgettable.

Beste Reisezeit

March to September (Southern Hemisphere winter) is aurora season. Strong solar activity (Kp 5+) typically needed. The longer winter nights provide more viewing opportunities.

Wetterbedingungen

Alpine climate with cold winters. Temperatures range from -2°C to 10°C. Clear nights are possible but mountain weather changes quickly.

Beobachtungstipps

  • Face south toward the mountains and lake for best views
  • Coronet Peak offers elevated dark-sky viewing
  • Monitor aurora alerts from New Zealand aurora groups

Empfohlene Beobachtungsorte

Glenorchy

45 minutes from Queenstown with much darker skies. Mountain reflections in lake water create stunning aurora compositions.

44.8500°S, 168.3833°E

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Yes, during strong geomagnetic storms. At 45°S, Queenstown needs Kp 5+ for visible aurora australis. Strong events bring southern lights above the mountains and lake.

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