Posts tagged Aurora Australis
Kōaka - Stargazing in Spring

Kōaka (Spring) has well and truly sprung. Without a doubt this is one of the most beautiful times of the astronomical year.

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Stargazing Winter 2024

Winter nights in the Southern Lakes have been filled with extraordinary stargazing moments. Our journey through the cosmos, using cutting-edge technology and traditional methods, has made this season unforgettable.

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A Total Lunar Eclipse

A Total Lunar Eclipse happens when our planet Earth sits directly between the Sun and the Moon and as such the light from the Sun which usually reflects off the Moon is dimmed. The Moon itself turns a beautiful deep red colour creating absolute magic all across the heavens. As so often happens in modern life, our focus is often on the detail, not the whole picture. Read about Simon’s night time adventure under the Total Lunar Eclipse as he looks upon the whole sky, not just a close up of the Moon itself, and what an incredible show it was.

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An unexpected Auroral treat

So many people ask us if we’ll be able to see Tahu-nui-a-raki (The Southern Lights) when they are inquiring about our AuthenticAs Starry Nights Tours. Unfortunately, this isn’t the easiest of phenomena to predict, especially a few months in advance. On Friday night, Jakob & Taryn were treated to a spectacular show, that literally came out of nowhere.

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