Northern lights and solar maximum Northern lights during the Hurtigruten Astronomy Voyage in December 2023. (Image credit: Eva Stiegler, Hurtigruten) While solar wind is constant, the sun's emissions go through a roughly 11-year cycle of activity. Sometimes there's a lull, but other times, the...
Northern alights go out for rail usersDOUGLAS FRIEDLI
so head toIvalo,KittiläorRovaniemi. You can take part in a northern lights tour, go aurora hunting on a frozen lake, or see them by lying in the warmth and comfort of your hotel bed if you choose one of thespecial Northern lights accommodations. ...
and Iceland is the perfect place to go looking for them. Seeing the aurora is a spectacle in itself, but it’s also incredibly rewarding to capture the magic of the moment. Some of the most striking photos of the northern lights have been taken in Iceland thanks to its abundance of breat...
Find out where and when to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) throughout Europe and North America in our helpful guide.
There are four and seven day options available.For the independent or budget traveller Want to go see the northern lights on a budget? The best way to is to plan a DIY trip. How to get there Flights: A flight with Calm Air from Winnipeg to Churchill takes approximately 2 hours. Some...
Go on a husky safari and northern lights tour -- they are a must from my experience! It's good to participate in local traditions and learn about old folklore, but please don't throw poo at the northern lights (or anything else)... Even when the sky isn't glowing in Lapland, it'...
What weather and conditions do you need to see the northern lights in Iceland? The northern lights are a fickle beast – often taking even the most avid hunters by surprise with their appearance and/or intensity. However, there are certain conditions that you need in order to be able to se...
they were amazing. Usually, we see the Northern Lights in bright green. But that day the colours made my husband run to find me. The lights were pink, purple and orange. We have lived in the north for many years now. That was the first time we have seen so many bright colours.” ...
We’re talking about northern lights season! Come wintertime in the Nordics, the nights are finally dark enough for aurora viewing and, boy, have those dancing lights returned with some flare! In central Reykjavík, we were treated to an impressive early season show in the last week of Augus...