The Sunshine Coast was rewarded with a light show this past weekend, which was nothing short of spectacular. Photographer John Preissl described the aurora phenomenon as “magical.” “The aurora could be seen without a camera for quite awhile just after midnight,” Preissl told Coast Reporter in an email. “The Lights were swirling and weaving their ever-changing colours for hours. It is always a gift to witness the aurora. You can actually feel the energy.”