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Meteorite Spotted In Raufarhöfn
On September 12, an astronomy enthusiast Sævar Helgi Bragason together with a group of photographers spotted a meteriorite at the Arctic Henge in Raufarhöfn, reports RÚV. Sævar and fellow photographers were admiring the northern lights, as suddenly a meteorite streaked through the sky.…
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Ask an Expert: What Influences the Strength of the Northern Lights?
The magical beauty of the northern lights draws lots of people to Iceland. In fact, a whole lot of people plan their entire trips around the forecasted activity. So when are the Aurora Borealis at their strongest? And what, if anything, influences…
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Northern Lights: Tonight Might Be The Night
According to the weather forecast of the Icelandic Met Office, tonight might be a good night to spot northern lights in Iceland. The forecast says the probability of seeing aurora today is 7 on a scale from 0 to 10. [su_pullquote]The Icelandic…
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Northern Lights Research Delayed Due To COVID-19
Complications from the global COVID-19 pandemic have put a halt on the progress of the Arctic Observatory (CIAO) at Kárhóll, a collaborative effort between Icelandic and Chinese scientific institutes to study the Northern Lights. Travel restrictions put in place to slow the…
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Perhaps The Greatest Show On Earth: Volcano and Northern Lights
As many know, Icelandic weather is notoriously unpredictable like and can be quite problematic when hiking. The good news, though, is it can go both ways. Last night, Tuesday March 30th, Iceland put up a unique display, and perhaps the greatest show…
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The Northern Lights “Return” To Iceland
Icelanders as far south as the greater Reykjavík area were delighted at the sight of the northern lights last Sunday evening. While many remarked that this seemed unusually early for them to make a return, in actuality the aurora borealis, as it…
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NORTHERN LIGHTS IN ICELAND! Everything you need to know!
When can I see the northern lights in Iceland? To experience the northern lights in Iceland you might want to visit in the winter. The high season for aurora spotting in Iceland runs from around mid September through March. Conditions can vary…
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New App Seeks To Help You Find The Northern Lights
Ever drove around the countryside for hours desperately searching for the Northern Lights? We have. But fear no more, for a new app has arrived, Hello, Aurora, which will help you find that elusive green squiggle. The data The application was created…
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Aurora Basecamp Now Open To Guests
Aurora Basecamp, a new aurora-viewing centre in Reykjanes, is now accepting guests, opened yesterday, MBL reports. The Aurora Basecamp bills itself as a “Northern Lights observatory”, which is an accurate description—comprised of two geodesic domes, the basecamp is located in the middle…
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Icelandic Superstitions: The Northern Lights
Every culture everywhere has superstitions, and Iceland is no exception. There are numerous superstitions in this country; some connected to the hidden people, others far more recent. As could probably be expected, there are also superstitions regarding the northern lights. The earliest…
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Best Place For Aurora Spotting – Best Of Reykjavík 2019
So, you’ve shopped in the shops, drank the drinks, and eaten all the foods. And whilst those things are all super fun, culture and the outdoors are the missing pieces of the puzzle for a perfect trip. Whether it’s a gleaming museum…
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Excellent Night For Northern Lights Tonight (Clouds Permitting)
If you’re in Iceland and have been itching to see the northern lights for the first time, tonight just may be your lucky night. For those unaware, the Icelandic Met Office actually has a dedicated page forecasting aurora activity. With the sunset…
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All Your Northern Lights Resources On A Single Site
A new website has been launched that gives you detailed information about the northern lights, their current status, and the forecast for them over the coming days. The site, Aurora Forecast, provides very detailed data on the auroras, from solar wind speed,…
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The Northern Lights Over Iceland Are About To Get More Spectacular
Recent developments in the sun’s atmosphere will mean more intense northern lights for us over the days to come. Space.com reports that there is a hole in the sun’s upper atmosphere right now. This allows for stronger and faster solar winds, comprised…
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Iceland One Of Best Destinations For Space Lovers, Says National Geographic
According to a new article from National Geographic, Iceland is one of the best travel destinations for international space enthusiasts. It’s here, in fact, that travellers can thoroughly enjoy “the manifestations of our planet’s magnetic shield” in the form of northern lights. The…
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Iceland Prominent In Super Bowl Ads
Even though there were no Icelandic representatives to be found at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during Super Bowl night, Vísir reports that the country’s landscapes along with native strongmen featured prominently in two halftime show commercials. Watching the Ram ad will…
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Clouds Vs. Zen: Escaping Reality In Search Of The Aurora
It had been a long day when we boarded the minibus to venture out into the darkness of the Icelandic winter in search of the northern lights. Indeed, the prospect of gorging ourselves at the Laugarvatn Fontana’s restaurant, before baking in their…
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A Cheapskate’s Guide To Romance In Reykjavík
A romantic getaway in Reykjavík, oh wouldn’t it be heaven? But everything costs a fortune here and let’s face it, since your dad’s British Aerospace shares went kaput money has been tight. Romantic activities like bathing in the Blue Lagoon–as if you were Jon…
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Ask An Astrophysicist: Will The Aurora Fade In 2019?
Everyone who comes to Iceland wants to see the Northern Lights. During a powerful display, you can see huge bursts of strong green, purple and red lights weave their way across the night sky. But if you’ve booked your trip in 2019,…
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Northern Light Explosion Lighting Up The Sky Tomorrow
Tomorrow, does it really come? The answer is most likely, but what is definite, is that as day turns to night a massive, stunningly beautiful coronal mass ejection, or a halo CME, will bombard Earth. CMEs begin as colossal explosions on the…
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Ask A Scientist: Are The Northern Lights Radioactive?
If you didn’t grow up with the Northern Lights shining above you, the first few times you see them take your breath away. Even if you know they’re just charged solar particles, the colours and the movements are eerie. Have you ever…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: How To Hitchhike In Iceland
Hi Nanna, I’m thinking of skipping the extortionate car rentals on my trip to Iceland this summer – could you tell me how to say “Can I get a lift” in Icelandic? Thank you! Hitchhiker Sure thing Hitchhiker! Good luck Hitchhiker, Nanna…
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Hunt For Northern Lights Ends In Car Accident
When searching for the Northern Lights by car, it’s still important to keep your eyes on the road. Vísir reports that yesterday evening in Grindavík, two tourists were driving in the area on the search for Northern Lights. According to a police…