Northern Lights Part 2

Guests often ask, When is the best time to see the Northern Lights? Of course during the winter months - from September to early April. The lights can appear at any time during the night. So as long as you have a dark and clear sky, your chances are good. Did you know that we have 2 different Auroras? They are both polar lights, but the main difference is their location: Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights, are seen primarily in high-latitude regions like Norway, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Russia and parts of Canada and Alaska. Aurora Australis (the Southern Lights) - they can be seen near the South Pole and in parts of  Australia and New Zealand. We are often asked: Can you photograph the Northern Lights? Yes! The Northern Lights are a popular subject for photography. The easiest way to photograph it, would be to turn on the night mode on your mobile camera application. The Northern Lights are an incredible natural phenomenon, but it’s important to understand that what you see in photos isn’t exactly what you'll see with your own eyes. In pictures, the lights are often captured with long-exposure cameras that bring out all the colours and details - especially the bright greens, purples, and reds. But when you look at the light in person, the colours might not be as vibrant. In reality, the Northern Lights often appear much fainter to the human eye, like a long-fainted cloud in the sky. However, depending on the strength of the solar activity it is possible to see very strong shows with your own eyes! Our eyes can see a range of colours, but due to the way we process light,  green is the most noticeable colour in the Aurora. Colors like red, purple, or blue are harder to see unless the display is very strong, and even then, it’s still not as colourful as photos show.