SHOT OF THE DAY – AURORA, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

SHOT OF THE DAY – AURORA, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

This was the easiest aurora I have been lucky enough to photograph. The numbers filtering thru the apps has statements like ‘largest in 20 years’ and ‘highest on record in app history’. With school holidays, feeling rested generally, a clear sky with no moon, there is no debate. Im getting in the car and driving. 1.25hrs later I am near Blind Bight in Melbourne.

The suns sets and the aurora erupts. The colors were quite different but the beams more intense than usual. Very easy to see with naked eye. The longevity of this aurora was special with this view for close to an hr. Usually its a few minute bursts every 2hrs or so. A special night indeed