Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
The Northern Lights exist in the outer most layer of the atmosphere. They are created by electrically charged particles that make the thin air shine, not unlike a fluorescent light. They can be seen in aurora belts that form 20-25 degrees around the geomagnetic poles, both the north and the south. The Northern Lights are also called Aurora Borealis. Named after the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind, Boreas. They are one of the most spectacular shows on this earth and can frequently be seen in Iceland from September through March on clear and crisp nights.
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- Great display of Northern Ligths
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- Auroras over Mt. Esja near Reykjavik
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- Auroras reflecting in Þingvallavatn lake
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- Auroras over lake Myvatn
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- Northern Lights in Iceland
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- Super-Jeep under the auroras outside Reykjavik
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- Church below the auroras
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- Northern Lights above Icelandic horses
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- Norhtern Lights over Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon
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- Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon
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- Hotel Grimsborgir under amazing display of auroras
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- Northern Lights above plastic bags of hey
