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Queenstown Aurora Forecast

Nouvelle-Zélande45.03°S, 168.66°E

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

Aurores australesPaysage montagnardCiels sombres
Meilleure saison

Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre

Type d'aurore

Aurores australes (Lumières du Sud)

Fuseau horaire

Pacific/Auckland

Conditions actuelles des aurores

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Vent solaire

Prévision d'aurores

Phase lunaire

Carte de probabilité des aurores

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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.

Meilleure période pour visiter

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

Conditions météorologiques

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

Conseils d'observation

  • 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

Lieux d'observation recommandés

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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Foire aux questions

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.

Données fournies par le NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center et Open-Meteo