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The Best Time To See The Northern Lights In Iceland

Iceland is claimed to be one of the most exciting places on Earth that boast of seeing Northern Lights. Icelanders are some privileged souls to catch this incredible phenomenon

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The Best Time To See The Northern Lights In Iceland

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  1. The Best Time To See The Northern Lights In Iceland Iceland is claimed to be one of the most exciting places on Earth that boast of seeing Northern Lights. Icelanders are some privileged souls to catch this incredible phenomenon. Northern Lights or “aurora borealis” so-called are a stunning display of lights having unbelievable colors moving across the Arctic sky.

  2. Cause of Northern Lights: Northern Lights caused by the collision of solar particles with gaseous one under the influence of Earth’s magnetic field producing blazing lights of multiple colors like purple, red, pink, orange, green and many more. It appears dancing in the dark clear sky making a grandeur element of beauty. Northern lights Iceland tours offered by Go To Joy Icelandis thus on the bucket list of many travellers to get its sightings.

  3. Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland: Well, the answer to this question is that is notoriously difficult to predict its occurrence accurately. Mostly Northern Lights are visible under clear, cloudless dark skies between the months of September to April and is considered as the best time for Northern lights Iceland tours. The time between 5 pm to 2 am is the most intense time of a day for its visual. You cannot see Auroras on stormy nights. Crystal clear skies offer higher chances to view Northern Lights.

  4. Effect of the Moon: To witness the aurora borealis, you need the darkest sky as possible. Full moon nights dim the results of Aurora so going for aurora hunting on new moon nights are the best option. It depends on the activity of sun so solar activity should be at maximum to create the effect. A thin cover of clouds and little pollution from artificial light are some essential tips for viewing this stunning sight.

  5. Staying for a long time: Science explains that due to earth’s magnetic field auroras can only be viewed at poles generally at an altitude greater than 60 degrees to North. If you are visiting this place of the planet to view Northern Lights, then you are suggested to stay for a long time, because even if every condition is an optimal, fickle quality of nature may be an obstacle in your way hunting for Aurora. A long trip will increase your chances to see them.

  6. Visit during winter Equinox: Winter equinoxes are most favorable time to view aurora borealis, but the temperature does not affect to create the mesmerizing effect. It is only for getting long hours of darkness ranging from twenty to twenty-two they are preferred. Take guided tours around Golden Circle that would pick you from Reykjavik city to 3 hours away by bus or car where you will be able to spot the bright, surreal colors emanating from the painted black sky.

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