Aurora BorealisThe Aurora Borealis - or Northern Lights - are one of nature's
most celebrated, most beautiful and rarest occurrences. Caused by
collisions between charged particles in the highest reaches of the
earth's atmosphere, witnessing the spectacular lightshow is a
numinous and unforgettable experience. Visitors to Iceland will be
pleased to know that, due to the country's latitudinal position,
spotting the Aurora Borealis is commonplace between September and
April - just head away from the city lights on a clear, crisp
night, and the otherworldly glow in the night sky soon becomes
apparent. Although somewhat of a 'routine' display for locals, a
sighting of the Northern Lights may well prove to be one of the
best things to see during your Iceland vacation. |
