Beautiful Southern Lights Photographed Over New Zealand

Photographers on board published a series of images and videos showing the vibrant green hues dancing on the horizon over Dunedin, Joinfo.com reports with reference to News.com.au.

The seven-hour flight took advantage of the equinox aurora effect, when there would be 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.

Woah! Nice trip through the southern auroral zone tonight on #flighttothelights Naked eye auroras were spectacular photographically! pic.twitter.com/QSaz0JHeeK

— Ian Griffin (@iangriffin) 23 марта 2017 г.

Ever wondered what an aurora australis looks like from 60 South from a Boeing 767? Wonder no more… #flighttothelights pic.twitter.com/d6BamHWgdi — Ian Griffin (@iangriffin) 23 марта 2017 г.

The flight left Dunedin Airport about 9pm, heading as far south as 62 degrees, which graces Antarctica, before returning early this morning.

According to organiser Ian Griffin, the flight path zigzagged across the international date line four times, so people on both sides of the aircraft could get a good view.

More cool things from last night’s #flighttothelights include the flight plan pic.twitter.com/5M09TYP9hD

— Ian Griffin (@iangriffin) 24 марта 2017 г.

Huge congrats to @iangriffin & crew for making #flighttothelights a reality. @FlyAirNZ is this the most impressive wing shot ever? #Nextyear pic.twitter.com/ZZQdrBn0t8 — Dave Swift (@DSwiftnz) 23 марта 2017 г.

See also: Amazing Pictures of aurora australis in Canada