Aurora and the Southern Milky Way
Taken by Meiying Lee on March 21, 2026 @
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
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Camera Used: Canon Canon EOS R6
Exposure Time: 108/10
Aperture: f/inf
ISO: 6400
Date Taken: 2026:03:21 18:01:33
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On March 21, 2026, I stood beneath the pristine skies of Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. The clarity of the atmosphere revealed the Milky Way in remarkable detail, with its dust lanes and stellar structures vividly defined. The southern sky featured the prominent Large Magellanic Cloud and Small Magellanic Cloud, while Canopus—the second brightest star in the night sky—stood high overhead, a rare sight for observers from the Northern Hemisphere.
The greatest delight of the night was the reappearance of the Aurora Australis. Though faint to the naked eye, long-exposure photography revealed its rich and delicate colors—greens, reds, and even subtle purples—flowing gracefully across the horizon. In the foreground, the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd stands quietly, witnessing this extraordinary convergence of celestial wonders.
Photographer's website:
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