Nature showed off last night with a spectacular light show, illuminating the Cape’s horizon. The Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, painted the night sky with breathtaking colours.
The aurora australis, commonly known as the southern lights, occurs when the sun releases powerful streams of solar wind and magnetic fields into space, called a coronal mass ejection (CME). These solar winds contain charged particles that interact with Earth’s magnetic field, resulting in collisions that generate energy, which we see as vibrant auroras.
This rare sight over our southern skies is a mesmerising display of nature’s beauty. Check out these incredible photographs capturing the dazzling display of colours, painting the heavens in a rare and unforgettable show.
Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) over Gansbaai. Picture: Johan le RouxAurora Australis (Southern Lights) over Gansbaai. Picture: Johan le RouxAurora Australis (Southern Lights) over Gansbaai. Picture: Johan le RouxAurora Australis (Southern Lights) over Simons Town. Picture: Hassaan TanvirAurora Australis (Southern Lights) over Simons Town. Picture: Hassaan TanvirAurora Australis (Southern Lights) over Simons Town. Picture: Hassaan TanvirAurora Australis (Southern Lights) over Simons Town. Picture: Hassaan TanvirSouthern Lights (Aurora Australis) and bioluminescence in one, Clarence Drive, Gordon’s Bay. Picture: Rachael DangarembiziSouthern Lights (Aurora Australis) over Clarence Drive, Gordon’s Bay. Picture: Rachael DangarembiziSouthern Lights (Aurora Australis) over Clarence Drive, Gordon’s Bay. Picture: Rachael DangarembiziSouthern Lights (Aurora Australis) over Clarence Drive, Gordon’s Bay. Picture: Rachael Dangarembizi
