The Northern Lights are a surprise gift from the wintery Nordic skies and, as such, can hardly be predicted. But it can be deserved, because to get it just follow a few simple steps.
These “Northern Lights” appear only at high latitudes and are only visible on dark nights from September to March. Those lucky enough to attend the show may see something resembling a green drape dancing on the horizon or a beam of scarlet light crossing the sky.
The Northern Lights are as elusive as they are striking, so to hope to see one requires a little luck and a good deal of planning. Climatic conditions, timeslot and light pollution can mark the difference between a night of splendor and a spent chattering your teeth with your nose turned upside down.
During our trip to Iceland we were lucky enough to see the northern lights from the first evening in Rejkyavik in the port area, slightly less disturbed by the light pollution of the city. It was a small taste for the show that would have awaited us the following evening as we left the city along the coast, where suddenly the sky was colored with green, yellow and pink lights.
The sighting of the northern lights can require hours of waiting, often outdoors and with low temperatures, in our case accompanied by the incessant wind, while large movements are not foreseen once the observation point is reached. For this reason I recommend very warm clothing.
The Northern Lights await you!