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Queenstown Aurora Forecast

Nueva Zelanda45.03°S, 168.66°E

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

Auroras australesPaisaje montañosoCielos oscuros
Mejor temporada

Marzo, Abril, Mayo, Junio, Julio, Agosto, Septiembre

Tipo de aurora

Aurora austral (Luces del Sur)

Huso horario

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.

Mejor época para visitar

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

Condiciones meteorológicas

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

Consejos de observación

  • 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

Lugares de observación recomendados

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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Preguntas frecuentes

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.

Datos proporcionados por NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center y Open-Meteo