Auroa at Truffle Lodge

 

Aurora at Truffle Lodge – more great sightings.

 

There continues to be an abundance of displays by aurora at Truffle Lodge.

 

2024 was celebrated as bringing all the natural elements for great events and it has flowed over into 2025.  Our best sightings are usually in later March to April. But the image above was taken in February 2025.

 

We expect an increasingly active period as the night skies plunge deeper into darkness with the coming of Autumn.

In 2024, a solar maximum cycle arrived as forecast. It triggered multiple sunspots, which resulted in solar storms that cause aurora lightshows on Earth.

Perth Observatory spokesman Matt Woods said the active period of solar maximum was set to peak in early 2025. But as we usually get good sightings in April, we expect that this year should be no different.

“This solar maximum was actually forecast to be quite weak, but it has been proving to be anything but,” Mr Woods said.

“We still chances of a good aurora. For anyone thinking of trying to go out and see one, it’s worth trying.”

 

…. and Tasmania is much better for sightings than WA.

 

Because it is well away from any ambient light, the Aurora at Truffle Lodge is a bit of a stand out.

 

In Australia, displays are observed in the south, and best viewing about one hour after sunset until just before dawn.

They can last 10 minutes to several hours and are often not visible to the naked eye.

Mr Woods stressed the most important virtue for prospective aurora chasers was patience, coupled with an understanding that a light show was not a given — even if all indications suggested otherwise.

“Ultimately, you just need to be there on the night,” he said.

“We are in a good phase so if you miss one, there’s every chance another won’t be too far away.”