Last weekend, people in Iceland witnessed an extremely rare phenomenon: The so-called blood aurora, strong red auroral displays clearly visible to the bare eyes. Watch the phenomenal video, captured by Grétar Jónsson, owner and founder of Aurora Reykjavik, the Northern lights Center, and Katarina Raker, photographer.

When is it best to travel to Iceland in order to see the northern lights? Learn everything you need to know about the Aurora season in Iceland, and more, in our article here.

Best time Best places Best settings  There is perhaps nothing more magical than witnessing the beauty of a Northern Lights display, and it has been a lifelong dream of many. Bringing home your very own shot of these magic is the cherry on the cake. However, those...

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LAST NIGHT IN REYKJAVÍK: GIANT SHOOTING STAR STARS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS  It was probably the longest and most powerful shooting star I have witnessed in my life. I was so vowed, I even forgot to make a wish. See it from second 11.Icelandic have been left awestruck...

  Chasing the northern lights often resembles playing a card game. Knowledge and experience clearly enhance your chances a great deal, but in the end, it’s all about a little bit of luck. And then there are these nights: Perfect forecast, right timing, clear skies –...