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Skywatchers on the NSW Central Coast are being urged to look south tonight, with conditions aligning for a possible view of the Aurora Australis.

According to David Hunter from the Southern Hemisphere Aurora Group, geomagnetic activity has reached levels that can produce visible auroras across southern Australia, raising hopes for a potential display—weather permitting.

If skies remain clear, and with the moon rising at 8:53pm, photographers may have the best chance of capturing faint auroral activity, particularly in long-exposure images.

While no exact viewing time can be predicted, observers are being encouraged to begin checking the skies soon after dark and continue monitoring throughout the evening. Activity can fluctuate quickly, and early sightings are often shared by other observers online.

At this stage, experts say the aurora is unlikely to be visible to the naked eye, but cameras may still detect colour on the southern horizon.

For the best chance of viewing, skywatchers are advised to head to a dark, south-facing location away from light pollution and remain patient as conditions evolve.