The Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, is a natural light display predominantly seen in the high-latitude regions around the Antarctic. This phenomenon occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in the Earth's atmosphere, creating vibrant colors like green, pink, and purple. The best time to observe the Aurora Australis is during the winter months in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in locations such as Antarctica, New Zealand, and Australia. The display is similar to its northern counterpart, the Aurora Borealis, which occurs in the Arctic regions.