AURORA BOREALIS

In Iceland, the Northern Lights are most commonly visible from September to April, when the nights are long and dark.
The best chances occur during the winter months, when the skies are clear, moonlight is minimal, and there is little to no light pollution.
Ideal viewing time: between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM, although the Northern Lights can appear at any time during the night.

To maximize your chances of seeing a spectacular Northern Lights display, several conditions should be met:

Clear skies – no cloud cover.
A dark location – as far away from city lights as possible.
A weak Moon – ideally around the new moon, when moonlight does not interfere with visibility.
Calm weather and light winds – stable conditions and clear skies significantly improve your chances.

💡Tip: Avoid Reykjavík whenever possible. Although it is Iceland’s capital, light pollution can diminish the beauty of the aurora.

Locations such as Þingvellir, Vík, and the area around Lake Mývatn are among the best places in Iceland to observe the Northern Lights.

Use a tripod and a long exposure to capture the Northern Lights effectively.
ISO 800–1600 and an aperture of f/2.8–f/4 are commonly used settings.
Check the weather forecast in advance, as aurora activity and viewing conditions can change rapidly.

Video: ESA / NASA, „Timelapse: Aurora Borealis“
Zdroj: ESA – Terms & Conditions of use of images and videos

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