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BIG NEWS! Aurora Reykjavík opens at new location!
💚Aurora Reykjavík has moved to its brand new location, Fiskislóð 53 - next to Lava Show, Flyover Iceland and Whales of Iceland!💚 Dear friends, guests and partners, What an exciting journey it has been! Over the past months, we have poured our hearts and...
Environmental Policy
At Aurora Reykjavik – The Northern Lights Center, our mission is to cultivate advocates for the planet, with a special focus on the Arctic regions. Through our interactive exhibition, we aim to foster awareness and appreciation for the marvels of our...
VOLCANIC ERUPTION AT REYKJANES
Are you planning a trip to Iceland but are worried about the current eruption on Reykjanes peninsula? Here's all you need to know!WHAT IS HAPPENING A new volcanic eruption has started at Reykjanes peninsula on Dec 18th, 23.10. The eruptive fissure is about 4 km long,...
Solar Maximum: Why Winter 2023/24 is the Perfect Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland
Are you ready to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Northern Lights? There has never been a more perfect time than now! Forecasters are buzzing with excitement, predicting an exceptional Northern Lights season not only for this year but also extending into the...
☄️BREAKING: GIANT FIREBALL AND AURORAS ABOVE ICELAND 🌌
LAST NIGHT IN NORTH ICELAND: GIANT FIREBALL AND AURORAS ABOVE ICELAND It was he longest and most powerful meteor I have witnessed in my life. We were screaming when the sky lit up! Icelanders were left awestruck by a bright meteor that...
Extremely rare “blood aurora” dancing over Iceland last weekend
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.
THE BEST TIME TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN ICELAND
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.
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
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...
HELP, IT’S FULL MOON! WILL IT RUIN MY AURORA EXPERIENCE?
Help! It’s full moon! Will it ruin my aurora experience? Imagine this: You just made it in the subarctic region, right under the auroral oval. It seems like you’re incredibly lucky: You hit the right time of the year (it’s dark enough!), the solar activity is...
LAST NIGHT IN REYKJAVÍK: GIANT SHOOTING STAR STARS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
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...