The Icelandic Meteorological Office is predicting strong Aurora activity tomorrow, Tuesday, coupled with mostly clear skies over West Iceland and parts of North Iceland. The IMO forecasts a grade five activity, high on its 1-9 activity scale. IMO explains that grade 2 (low activity) can be beautiful and grade 3 (moderate) can be dazzling. Grade 5 activity has the potential of creating a spectacular show.
The IMO builds its forecast on combined information on aurora activity, cloud cover, sunlight and moonlight. Clear skies are crucial to seeing and enjoying the Northern lights.
Read more: Learn all about the Aurora on this new interactive website
Aurora hunters are therefore advised to look to the sky and check the weather forecast before heading out to search for the Northern Lights and choose a spot likely to have clear skies.
Be sure to dress warmly if you are heading into the night as it will be rather chilly around the country: This handy infographic is also a great resource for preparing for a night of Northern Lights hunting. And keep your eyes on the road, even if they might come on while you are still driving!
Read more: Distracted motorist drives into lamp post due to Northern Lights display
The Icelandic Meteorological Office is predicting strong Aurora activity tomorrow, Tuesday, coupled with mostly clear skies over West Iceland and parts of North Iceland. The IMO forecasts a grade five activity, high on its 1-9 activity scale. IMO explains that grade 2 (low activity) can be beautiful and grade 3 (moderate) can be dazzling. Grade 5 activity has the potential of creating a spectacular show.
The IMO builds its forecast on combined information on aurora activity, cloud cover, sunlight and moonlight. Clear skies are crucial to seeing and enjoying the Northern lights.
Read more: Learn all about the Aurora on this new interactive website
Aurora hunters are therefore advised to look to the sky and check the weather forecast before heading out to search for the Northern Lights and choose a spot likely to have clear skies.
Be sure to dress warmly if you are heading into the night as it will be rather chilly around the country: This handy infographic is also a great resource for preparing for a night of Northern Lights hunting. And keep your eyes on the road, even if they might come on while you are still driving!
Read more: Distracted motorist drives into lamp post due to Northern Lights display
