Sunspot activity does not change that quick, it fluctuates and new spots can develop in days ad tend to persist for weeks, the sun also has an 11 year cycle where numbers of spots build up and then wane
Here is a recent shot of the Aurora Australis from just south of Canberra. Also check out my website for more shots of the aurora from mainland Australia: https://www.imagesbyimw.com.au/aurora-australis