On the rugged shores of the Tasman Sea, where Nine Mile Bluff meets the horizon, an incredible sight unfolded. As twilight set in, a multi-colored aurora danced across the sky, reflecting off the waters below, creating a magical moment shared between earth and sky.

A crisp and clear winters night in the Canterbury High Country, New Zealand. Roll on winter ❄️✨ #milkyway #newzealand

Looking back / 30-7-24 / 23:20 / Southland Coastline - NZ

Tha famous "Formally The Blackball Hilton" on the night of May 11th 2024. With peak Solar Wind Speed of 1000km/s and Bz of -50nT. It might be awhile before we see them kind of figures again! This image was still taken while it was light outside. This kind of photo shouldn't be possible in NZ.

Hi Blue Sky! Here’s some astro from my little corner of New Zealand ✨🥝 #astro #photography #newzealand

Take us back to the wonderful time of the dancing aurora. I cannot wait for the next big geomagnetic activity. #nz #aurora #Canterbury #auroraaustralis #spaceweather

The Buller River, Murchison New Zealand. Capture taken from the Big Eddie, River side camp ground. We spend most of our summers here camping and floating down the white water in all sorts of crafts.. #NewZealand #NZ #Bullerriver #sunset #river #relections #water #Nature #clouds

A mesmerizing dance of light and shadow unfolds across the turbulent Tasman Sea, as a ferocious storm unleashes its electrifying fury. Each bolt of lightning pierces the inky blackness, illuminating the churning waves below in a fleeting, ethereal glow. #newzealand #lightning #wildwestcoast

As the sun dips below the horizon, seagulls dance above the rugged rocky outcrops, painting the sky with their graceful silhouettes. #tasmansea #sunset #sunsetlovers #seagull #wildwestcoastnz #thegreatcoastroad #newzealand

A timeless dance of light and shadow, where the sun's rays pierce through the clouds, casting a luminous embrace on the rugged rocks and majestic cliffs. #greatcoastroad #tasmansea #newzealand

Let the ethereal aurora australis reflect in the tranquil Lake Brunner, creating a stunning monochromatic masterpiece in the night sky. #newzealand #monochromeaurora

As the night falls, the long jetty becomes a gateway to a dreamscape where the stars mirror their shimmering beauty on the calm lake below. #Auroraglow

Step into a world of wonder and awe as the celestial shades of green and purple aurora cast a spellbinding glow over the calm waters of Kumara Reservoir 🇳🇿 #AuroraGlow #MagicalNight #LakeReflections

Let the night sky's celestial display above the tranquil waters of Lake Brunner mesmerize you, as stars twinkle like diamonds in the vast universe. #milkyway #nightscape

Witnessing the stunning interplay of pink hues in the early morning sky as the Aurora dances over the calm waters of the Tasman Sea. #earlymorning #auroraaustralis #westcoast #nz

Find solace in the harmonious blend of nature's elements: The peaceful Tasman Sea illuminates with bioluminescence on a rainy autumn night. #bioluminescence

As the moon kisses the horizon, the shimmering waves dance with joy as the Aurora creates a breathtaking canvas of colour.