The Best Time To See The Northern Lights In Iceland

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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. Northern Lights
or aurora borealis so-called are a stunning
display of lights having unbelievable colors
moving across the Arctic sky.
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Cause of Northern Lights Northern Lights caused
by the collision of solar particles with gaseous
one under the influence of Earths 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 Iceland is
thus on the bucket list of many travellers to get
its sightings.
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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.
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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.
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Staying for a long time Science explains that
due to earths 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.
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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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