The southern lights, known as aurora australis, are created when solar particles collide with Earth’s magnetic field, presenting colors like green, violet, and red.
This natural event, when vast numbers of winged ants, known as alates, take to the skies at once in search of mates from other colonies, could be one of the most prolific for years.
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre transforms from a desolate salt pan into a vibrant lake every few years, attracting wildlife, travelers, and breathtaking pink waters.
According to SciAm's April 1925 article on the subject, the weather was pristine for eclipse viewing. The article details some eerie visual effects seen during the eclipse.