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The Southern Lights... Aurora Australis
The timing of these Aurora flights are no coincidence! They coincide with the spring and autumn equinoxes which helps to maximise the chance the Aurora will be bright. Thanks to a phenomenon called the Russell McPherron effect, Auroras are known to be more frequent and brighter than usual in spring and autumn. Close to the equinoxes in March and September, the alignment of the interplanetary magnetic field and Earth’s magnetic field is such that the two opposing fields can cancel each other out. This creates holes in Earth’s magnetosphere through which particles from the solar wind can flow, giving rise to auroras when they interact with the atmosphere. Another factor that needs to be considered when planning a flight to the southern auroral oval is the phase of the moon. Because bright moonlight would interfere with auroral visibility, we always time the flights close to new moon when the sky is dark. We are committed to the bringing you Southern Lights by Flight, just as soon as we can secure a wide bodied aircraft from our friends at Air New Zealand. While we do not have any confirmed dates at this time, we ask that you please register your interest below and you will be the first to know when we are taking to the night skies once again.
Join Viva Expeditions long with and Aurora hunter and astrophysicist Dr Ian Griffin plus a team of experts and fly into the night in search of the world’s most magical natural phenomena. Take off onboard an Air New Zealand Dreamliner, you will head south over the Southern Ocean towards Antarctica, aiming for latitudes of up to 70 degrees south where the Auroral band is present. We will take you far away from light pollution, high above the clouds and weather systems to see a magical and unforgettable display with incredible views of the southern lights. Along the way you will see constellations, stars, and planets as you have never witnessed them before. Throughout the flights you will receive a full inflight catering service in both business and economy classes. Expert astronomers will provide information on route about how an aurora is created, as well as pointing out their favourite night sky objects. They will give you tips on how to photograph an Aurora and we will have a photographer onboard to assist you with your cameras.
Learn more about the Aurora Australis, click here.
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