Album: Moments of aurora in New Zealand

Album: Moments of aurora in New Zealand

Xinhua
22 Jan 2026, 07:15 GMT+

WELLINGTON, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The dazzling aurora of vibrant colours illuminated the night sky near the Fox Glacier of New Zealand's South Island, creating a scene of fairy-tale beauty.

Auroras happen when particles from the Sun interact with gases in our atmosphere, causing beautiful displays of light in the sky.

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