The solar activity map and the cloud forecast give up to the minute hints on the locations of the aurora tonight.
Northern lights forecast iceland in december 2016.
December has the longest periods of.
Going on a northern lights tour is my first recommendation for northern lights as you ll have an expert scouting out the best areas in iceland to give you the absolute highest chances of seeing the lights.
The forecast of auroral activity at midnight scale 0 to 9 is shown in the upper right box.
Producing aurora forecasts for iceland based on space and earth weather predictions including moonlight and weather warnings.
Moderate but with good chances to catch the northern lights.
The northern lights are therefore always present.
This is a very helpful tool for predicting auroras.
Historically the chances of seeing the northern lights are best viewed in northern norway between october and march because the polar night makes them easier to see.
This is the most usual forecast.
The map of iceland shows forecast of cloud cover.
December is one of the best months of the year and has the highest chance of seeing the northern lights.
Short term and long term aurora forecasts as well as current data.
Available in a variety of formats ranging from detailed technical predictions to simple information in laymen s terms.
Iceland s northern lights are one of its major attractions competing only with other epic natural marvels such as the ice caves glaciers and volcanoes.
Peek at the northern lights forecast in iceland before you book your tour to increase your chances of seeing these world famous dancing lights.
Green areas are cloudy and white areas clear skies.
Cloud cover is the most important factor.
On average the sun revolves on its axis once every 27 28 days as seen from earth.
Highly unusual maybe your friends and relatives at home will see the northern lights too.
Make note of the night hours in iceland.
Read ahead to learn when to make your trip to the land of ice and fire for the best chance of seeing the aurora borealis.
In this article we would like to make things a little clearer on how to read the northern lights forecast in iceland.
Can you see the northern lights in summer in iceland.
A big solarstorm is coming don t miss your chance to catch some amazing aurora displays.
The scale changes in accordance with the date selected under the cloud.
Northern lights scotland forecast northern lights my telegraph june 21st 2013 11 56 pm forecasting scotland does not have any forecasting service so probably the northern lights forecast in iceland is the closest.
The northern lights are influenced by activity on the sun and strong solar winds increase and intensify the northern lights.
Move the slider below the cloud cover map or click directly on a day or time.
Even though there are several factors at play when it comes to northern lights forecasts the most important one is cloud cover.