[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Packages” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||-136px|||” custom_padding=”110px||110px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Packages Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”60px||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Seljalandsfoss-Postcard_-scaled.jpg” alt=”Seljalandsfoss” title_text=”Seljalandsfoss” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_post_nav prev_text=”Laval” next_text=”lala” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_nav][et_pb_divider color=”#ed4441″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”3px” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”150px” module_alignment=”center” height=”0px” custom_margin=”30px|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”100ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Tour CTA & Information Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”287px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_cta title=”THE \u201cMIDNIGHT SUN\u201d MYTH: CAN YOU SEE THE AURORA IN ICELAND IN THE SUMMER?” button_url=”#TOP” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_font_size=”44px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”right” body_line_height=”2em” use_background_color=”off” button_alignment=”right” text_orientation=”right” background_layout=”light” max_width=”480px” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”left” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”34px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” button_text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_border_color_hover=”#ff9e59″ button_bg_color_hover=”#ff9e59″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_text_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_border_color__hover=”#ff9e59″ button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_bg_color__hover=”#ff9e59″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
What is the midnight sun<\/strong><\/p>\n Are the northern lights visible in the summer<\/strong><\/p>\n Aurora Reykjav\u00edk – where the northern lights are always on display<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Packages Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”60px||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”Oswald|on||on|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What Is the midnight sun in Iceland?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Can You See the Northern Lights During the Midnight Sun?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Aurora Never Stops – Only Our Ability to See It<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Experiencing the Northern Lights at Aurora Reykjav\u00edk in Summer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n A Guaranteed Aurora Experience During the Midnight Sun<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Final Thoughts: Midnight Sun and Northern Lights – Two Sides of Iceland<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav prev_text=”Laval” next_text=”lala” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_nav][et_pb_divider color=”#ed4441″ divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”3px” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”150px” module_alignment=”center” height=”0px” custom_margin=”30px|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_delay=”100ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Iceland is a country defined by extremes of light and darkness. In winter, long nights create perfect conditions for Northern Lights viewing. In summer, the season of the midnight sun<\/strong>, the landscape is bathed in near-constant daylight. This dramatic shift leads many visitors to ask the same question every year: Can you see the Northern Lights in Iceland during summer?<\/em><\/p>\n The short answer is no – but the full story is more interesting. Understanding why the aurora isn\u2019t visible during the midnight sun, and how you can still experience it in summer, requires a closer look at both science and storytelling.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”northern lights summer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The midnight sun<\/a><\/strong> occurs in Iceland from late May through early August<\/strong>, when the sun remains above the horizon for most or all day<\/strong>. Even at \u201cnight,\u201d the sky never becomes truly dark – instead, it stays bright with a soft twilight glow.<\/p>\n This phenomenon is a result of Iceland\u2019s high latitude<\/strong>, just south of the Arctic Circle. While it creates unforgettable summer experiences for travellers, it also has a direct impact on aurora visibility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-12.13.08.png” alt=”Gullfoss summer” title_text=”Gullfoss summer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Summer colours at Gullfoss waterfall, in the Golden Circle<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Highlands-Postcard_-scaled.jpg” alt=”Highlands” title_text=”Highlands” url=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/northern-lights-tours\/” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Summer in the Icelandic Highlands<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||17px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-20-at-12.39.57.png” alt=”Reykjanes” title_text=”Reykjanes” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Summer highlight: join an evening hike<\/a> to the latest eruption sites \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text module_id=”northern lights summer” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Despite a persistent myth, you cannot see the Aurora Borealis in Iceland during the midnight sun period<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Auroras are caused by charged particles from the Sun interacting with Earth\u2019s magnetic field and atmosphere. This process happens year-round – including in summer. However, auroras are relatively faint light phenomena and require dark skies<\/strong> to be visible from the ground.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This is why the Northern Lights season in Iceland runs from late August to mid-April<\/strong>, when darkness returns.<\/p>\n For a deeper dive into seasonal visibility, explore: Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Iceland<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text module_id=”see northern lights” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n An important distinction often gets lost: the aurora does not disappear in summer<\/strong>. The same solar processes continue high above Earth\u2019s atmosphere. What changes<\/strong> is our ability to observe it.<\/strong><\/p>\n It is similar to what happens with stars in the daytime sky – they are still there, but invisible due to sunlight. The midnight sun creates the same effect for the aurora.<\/p>\n However, summer visitors can engage with the Northern Lights, even if outdoor viewing is impossible.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-19-at-15.22.14.png” alt=”eclipse” title_text=”eclipse” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Package Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_fold=”20%” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No stars in the summer, but get ready for the August 12th, 2026 total eclipse<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Worlds-first-360\u00b0VR-Northern-Lights-.jpg” alt=”World’s first northern lights VR experience -exclusively at Aurora Reykjav\u00edk” title_text=”World’s first 360\u00b0VR Northern Lights” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Package Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_fold=”20%” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Aurora Reykjav\u00edk – Iceland’s First and Only Northern Lights Center<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” module_id=”aurora reykjavik” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For travellers visiting Iceland during the midnight sun, Aurora Reykjav\u00edk \u2013 The Northern Lights Center<\/strong><\/a> offers the most complete aurora experience available outside the winter season.<\/p>\n Located in Reykjav\u00edk\u2019s Grandi<\/a> harbour area, the museum is designed to bridge the gap between science, nature, and human experience<\/strong> – making the Northern Lights accessible year-round<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” module_id=”aurora reykjavik” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n At the heart of Aurora Reykjav\u00edk is a high-definition cinema experience<\/strong> featuring aurora footage from across Iceland<\/strong>, professionally captured by our team of experts and award-winning photographers<\/strong>. This 30-minute film showcases a wide range of auroral forms, colours, and intensities (from subtle arcs to full-sky storms), exactly as they appear under dark winter skies.<\/p>\n For visitors experiencing the midnight sun, this is often the first time they see what the aurora truly looks like<\/strong> in motion.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/30-minutes-movie-of-Northern-Lights-all-over-Iceland.jpg” alt=”Northern Lights cinema” title_text=”Northern Lights cinema” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Get comfy and enjoy the northern lights…no matter the season!<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||41px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Free-audio-guides-in-10-languages.jpg” alt=”Aurora Reykjav\u00edk Science” title_text=”Aurora Reykjav\u00edk Science” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Package Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_fold=”20%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Learn about the northern lights in an interactive environment<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” module_id=”aurora reykjavik” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The museum\u2019s interactive displays explain:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” module_id=”aurora reykjavik” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This context is especially valuable for summer visitors planning a future winter trip, as it builds realistic expectations<\/strong> about visibility and conditions.<\/p>\n More background reading about the phenomenon is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||32px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” module_id=”aurora reykjavik” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Aurora Reykjav\u00edk also offers a virtual reality experience<\/strong> that places visitors beneath active Northern Lights displays using real footage filmed across Iceland<\/strong>. The experience is world\u2019s first VR entirely dedicated to the Aurora<\/strong>. Feel the scale, motion, and atmosphere of standing under a dark winter sky, as you observe the northern lights as they move overhead.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Words-first-360\u00b0-aurora-movie-a-fully-immersive-experience.jpg” alt=”Aurora Reykjav\u00edk VR” title_text=”Word’s first 360\u00b0 aurora movie – a fully immersive experience” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Package Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_fold=”20%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n World’s first northern lights VR experience<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” module_id=”aurora reykjavik” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For those visiting during the midnight sun, this provides a rare and realistic sense of what seeing the Northern Lights in nature actually feels like – something not possible outdoors at that time of year.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||37px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jubvshbfhku.frhku_.-.png” alt=”Aurora Reykjav\u00edk photography” title_text=”Aurora Reykjav\u00edk photography” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Package Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_fold=”20%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our experts will set up your camera for the Aurora hunt<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” module_id=”aurora reykjavik” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Aurora Reykjav\u00edk also focuses on photography education<\/strong>. Visitors can explore:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” module_id=”aurora reykjavik” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This makes the museum particularly useful for travellers returning in winter or those interested in astrophotography.<\/p>\n Related reading: Can You See the Northern Lights with the Naked Eye?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Unlike outdoor aurora tours, which depend on darkness, weather, and solar activity, Aurora Reykjav\u00edk offers a guaranteed experience<\/strong>. There is no waiting for clouds to clear and no concern about the time of year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”Package” module_id=”Section5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Description” module_id=”aurora reykjavik” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_delay=”100ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you want to explore related topics, these articles provide useful context:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/aurorareykjavik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/c-aurora-Reykjavik-2017-29-of-31.jpg” alt=”Aurora Reykjav\u00edk photography” title_text=”c aurora Reykjavik 2017 (29 of 31)” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Package Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”right” animation_intensity_fold=”20%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Northern Lights glowing over Sk\u00f3gafoss, [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The midnight sun<\/strong> and the Aurora Borealis<\/strong> represent opposite ends of Iceland\u2019s natural light cycle<\/strong>. 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mid\/late April<\/strong>. During this long period, Iceland experiences sufficient darkness<\/strong> for the Aurora to be visible at night. However, chances<\/strong> of experiencing the northern lights vary depending on the time of year<\/strong>. Find out which months are the best<\/strong> for seeing the Aurora here<\/a>.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Can you see the Northern Lights during a full moon?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Yes. Strong auroras remain clearly visible even during a full moon.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What time do the northern lights show up?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Northern lights are statistically<\/strong> often seen between 9:00pm and 1:00am<\/strong>, but they may appear at any time as long as it is dark<\/strong> (and the sky clear<\/a>). During the winter months, when the hours of light are limited, the northern lights can often appear as early at 7:00pm. As the exact time<\/strong> of an Aurora display cannot be predicted<\/strong>, keep your eyes at the sky<\/strong>. And remember, patience is key<\/strong>! \u00a0 \u00a0[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How long do the northern lights last?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Auroras can last any time between few minutes and hours<\/strong>. Each northern lights display is different, and varies in duration<\/strong>. Furthermore, the northern lights are not always visible for the entire duration of a single Auroral episode: they often change in intensity<\/strong> throughout a single display, and can go from very bright to incredibly faint, to the point they are hardly visible at all any more. Learn more about how the northern lights behave duration-wise here<\/a>.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Can I see the northern lights when it is cloudy?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Well, that depends. First of all, Iceland<\/strong> is well-known for its unpredictable weather<\/strong>: the fact that it is cloudy now does not mean that the sky will still be cloudy 5 minutes from now. As long as we can find some gaps in the cloud cover<\/strong>, some windows of clear sky – there’s hope<\/strong>. And, even when it’s cloudy, keep in mind that not all clouds are the same<\/strong>. For example, high clouds are often see-through and do not necessarily disrupt our view. Rule of thumb<\/strong>: if you can see the stars<\/strong>, you can potentially see the northern lights<\/strong> too. Once again, keep your eyes at the sky<\/strong> and check the forecast<\/a> regularly<\/strong> for the most reliable prediction.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Do the northern lights only appear when it is cold?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]The northern lights season<\/strong> in Iceland starts in late summer<\/strong>. As you can imagine, this means that you don’t need cold temperatures<\/strong> to see an Aurora (although you should not expect t-shirt weather at night in Iceland, not even in August). The northern lights happen way above the weather systems<\/strong>, and are not influenced by weather systems and temperature fluctuations<\/strong> in the lower atmosphere. Find out more here<\/a>.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Are the northern lights visible all over Iceland?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Iceland is located within the so called “aurora belt<\/strong>“, the area where the northern lights are typically seen. In the Arctic region, the belt extends between 60\u00b0N and 70\u00b0N<\/strong> latitude. As Iceland<\/strong> in its entirety is included between 63\u00b0N and 67\u00b0N<\/strong>, and therefore well within the aurora belt, chances of seeing the northern lights<\/strong> are virtually the same everywhere<\/strong> around the island – if weather allows. That said, the likelihood of witnessing the northern lights is higher away from the city lights<\/strong>, and some areas around the country are especially scenic. Here<\/a> are our favourite locations<\/strong> for northern lights spotting in Iceland.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Are the northern lights really colourful?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Is a new moon better for aurora viewing?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]It can help with faint auroras, but solar activity and cloud cover matter far more. \u00a0 \u00a0[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Is the full moon good for aurora photography?” open_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Yes \u2014 it often improves landscapes, foregrounds, and image sharpness. \u00a0 \u00a0[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In winter, long nights create perfect conditions for Northern Lights viewing. In summer, the season of the midnight sun, the landscape is bathed in near-constant daylight. 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Can You See the Northern Lights During the Midnight Sun?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
During the midnight sun:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The Aurora Never Stops – Only Our Ability to See It<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Experiencing the Northern Lights at Aurora Reykjav\u00edk in Summer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Immersive Aurora Films and Visual Displays<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Interactive Exhibits: Science, History, and Myth<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Virtual Reality: Standing Beneath the Aurora<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Northern Lights Photography and Simulation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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A Guaranteed Aurora Experience During the Midnight Sun<\/strong><\/h2>\n
For summer visitors, it provides:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Further Reading: Northern Lights Planning and Myths<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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on the South Coast<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nFinal Thoughts: Midnight Sun and Northern Lights – Two Sides of Iceland<\/strong><\/h2>\n
OUR BESTSELLER<\/h3>\n
NORTHERN LIGHTS SUPER JEEP TOUR<\/h1>\n
NORTHERN LIGHTS & SOUTH SHORE<\/h1>\n
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NORTHERN LIGHTS SMALL GROUP TOUR<\/h1>\n
FAQ ABOUT THE NORTHERN LIGHTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n