25 Mar 2024

Major geomagnetic storm hits Earth

From Midday Report, 12:46 pm on 25 March 2024

A major geomagnetic storm is hitting Earth, and astronomers around Aotearoa are keeping their eyes peeled for the bright lights of Aurora Australis.

The storm was expected to reach severe conditions and is timed perfectly with a full moon. 

Otago Museum Director and astronomer Dr Ian Griffin spoke to Charlotte Cook.