If you’ve always had a yen to see nature’s most spectacular light show, the Northern Lights, or if you prefer, Aurora Borealis, now’s the time, according to experts cited by The Telegraph (UK).
Dr. Nathan Case of AuroraWatch UK told the paper that “The months surrounding the equinoxes are generally good for aurora hunting. As we head into winter, the evenings start to stretch out, giving us more chance to see them. A space weather phenomenon called the ‘Russell-McPherson’ effect also means that the Earth’s magnetic field is aligned more favourably to generate strong auroral displays.”
And Saevar Helgi Bragason, an Icelandic astronomer added that “Earlier this month a large coronal hole on the sun faced the Earth, sending solar wind hurtling towards us, leaving lucky spectators with a spine-tingling aurora borealis show.”
On the other hand, if you’re good to go, you should probably book now; companies that provide Northern Lights tours to Iceland say that available slots are filling up fast.
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