The aurora australis is definitely on my bucket list, wagga - along with other wonders of the southern sky.
Only 101 days till the start of the possible snow season, Puddleglum.
I for one am quite enjoying these cool spring days. Summer will come soon enough, so temps around 60F are just fine for a polar bear like me. (As I recall, Marsh-wiggles don't mind cooler weather either).
Sunday was a rarity this spring, a nice clear cool day, so I ventured to a nearby state park for a campfire and cookout. I wasn't the only one with the idea; others were picnicking, boating, and fishing. The picnic ground has a great view over the lake to the west, so I also hoped to see Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter low in the sky after sunset. Alas, some cumulus clouds and haze moved in by late afternoon, but I still enjoyed the sunset lighting up the clouds and the water. Venus and Mercury played hide and seek amongst the clouds but Jupiter wasn't sighted. It was great sitting on the end of the dock, watching the planets while loons and owls called and fish jumped in the water. It was a fun way to spend the evening - except, of course, for the small winged vampires who decided to crash the party.
Cool and wet this week still, with 'real' summer expected to return next week.