Aurora prediction and northern lights forecast 27 day aurora forecast.
Northern lights forecast iceland in december 2016.
On average the sun revolves on its axis once every 27 28 days as seen from earth.
The northern lights are therefore always present.
The forecast of auroral activity at midnight scale 0 to 9 is shown in the upper right box.
Even though there are several factors at play when it comes to northern lights forecasts the most important one is cloud cover.
Northern lights are formed between 90 150km in the sky.
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.
The map of iceland shows forecast of cloud cover.
See the northern lights.
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.
December has the longest periods of.
Green areas are cloudy and white areas clear skies.
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.
Can you see the northern lights in summer in iceland.
The scale changes in accordance with the date selected under the cloud.
Move the slider below the cloud cover map or click directly on a day or time.
In this article we would like to make things a little clearer on how to read the northern lights forecast in iceland.
This is the most usual forecast.
A big solarstorm is coming don t miss your chance to catch some amazing aurora displays.
December is one of the best months of the year and has the highest chance of seeing the northern lights.
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.
Make note of the night hours in iceland.
This is a very helpful tool for predicting auroras.
The solar activity map and the cloud forecast give up to the minute hints on the locations of the aurora tonight.
Highly unusual maybe your friends and relatives at home will see the northern lights too.
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.
Cloud cover is the most important factor.
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.
Short term and long term aurora forecasts as well as current data.
