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Southern Lights Forecast in New Zealand

Browse 195 Aurora Australis / Southern Lights forecast locations in New Zealand.

Locations

195

Avg Magnetic Latitude

45.3°S

Best Kp Threshold

6+

Moon Phase

🌒 3%

Canterbury

111 locations Avg MLAT 44.3°S
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Otago

51 locations Avg MLAT 46.4°S
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Southland

27 locations Avg MLAT 47.8°S
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West Coast

5 locations Avg MLAT 43.4°S
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Wellington

1 locations Avg MLAT 52.3°S
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