If you missed out on Sunday's amazing Aurora show, don't despair! The IMO is promising us a level 3 moderate Aurora activity tomorrow, Wednesday, with potentially good openings in the cloud cover over South and West Iceland, and clear skies over most of North Iceland, to allow us a view of nature's greatest light-show. Unfortunately tonight, Tuesday, is looking rather disappointing. Although there is a level 3 activity, the cloud cover is looking thicker.
Potential for spectacular colors
The IMO explains that the 0-9 Kp geomagnetic index can be used to predict the intensity and beauty of the Aurora over Iceland: An activity of 2, low can produce beautiful Northern Lights in Iceland, including beautiful dancing green ribbons, while an activity of 3 moderate can be dazzling, according to the IMO. The beauty and strength of the lights can vary significantly, but a level 4 activity can produce truly spectacular shows, including vibrant colorful shows, including purple and maroon waves, and even red splashes.
Of course we can never be certain when it comes to the Northern Lights, and that it's impossible to predict them with any certainty. The key to catching the Northern Lights is always patience and luck. We can never count on the weather forecast in Iceland, and you should always check back with the IMO to see the updated forecast.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, the sun will set at 18:25, and it will be dark from 19:13 until 08:06.
While we wait for the Aurora to show up again we can enjoy this beautiful video shot by a friend of Iceland Insider, Maksym Gryshchenko over Straumur farm on the outskirts of the Capital Region. Straumur is located right on the highway between Reykjavík and Keflavík. You can check out Maksym's work at his website infocus.is.
Enjoy!
Where to go?
If you are hoping to view the Northern Lights be sure to check out our guide to great Aurora viewing spots in Reykjavík and surrounding areas.
If you missed out on Sunday's amazing Aurora show, don't despair! The IMO is promising us a level 3 moderate Aurora activity tomorrow, Wednesday, with potentially good openings in the cloud cover over South and West Iceland, and clear skies over most of North Iceland, to allow us a view of nature's greatest light-show. Unfortunately tonight, Tuesday, is looking rather disappointing. Although there is a level 3 activity, the cloud cover is looking thicker.
Potential for spectacular colors
The IMO explains that the 0-9 Kp geomagnetic index can be used to predict the intensity and beauty of the Aurora over Iceland: An activity of 2, low can produce beautiful Northern Lights in Iceland, including beautiful dancing green ribbons, while an activity of 3 moderate can be dazzling, according to the IMO. The beauty and strength of the lights can vary significantly, but a level 4 activity can produce truly spectacular shows, including vibrant colorful shows, including purple and maroon waves, and even red splashes.
Of course we can never be certain when it comes to the Northern Lights, and that it's impossible to predict them with any certainty. The key to catching the Northern Lights is always patience and luck. We can never count on the weather forecast in Iceland, and you should always check back with the IMO to see the updated forecast.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, the sun will set at 18:25, and it will be dark from 19:13 until 08:06.
While we wait for the Aurora to show up again we can enjoy this beautiful video shot by a friend of Iceland Insider, Maksym Gryshchenko over Straumur farm on the outskirts of the Capital Region. Straumur is located right on the highway between Reykjavík and Keflavík. You can check out Maksym's work at his website infocus.is.
Enjoy!
Where to go?
If you are hoping to view the Northern Lights be sure to check out our guide to great Aurora viewing spots in Reykjavík and surrounding areas.
