Aurora Australis viewable from Hobart City amid the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic

The green glow from the Aurora Australis has enchanted residents in the state’s south, putting on a show for Hobartians amid COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.

A GREEN glow from the Aurora Australis phenomenon glimmered over Hobart, putting on a light show for residents under a stay-at-home order amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The video was taken by Tim Grimsey, on April 20, who said it was a pleasure to be able to capture the spectacle from his home with coronavirus movement restrictions in place.

“As a regular Aurora Australis chaser, it was a refreshing experience to be able to capture the Southern Lights from the convenience of my front yard, rather than a remote beach,” he said.

“The stay-at-home directions in Tasmania have been in effect for a number of weeks now, so it was wonderful to be treated to such a powerful show from around 8pm.

“The aurora glow was visible to the naked eye, even over the light pollution of the city.”

Aurorae are caused when charged particles from solar wind and solar flares interact with Earth’s upper atmosphere, creating distinctive green and red glows.