May 4th, 2013 at 4:00PM: Considering a trip to see the Northern Lights? This year may very well be the best time to go. 2013 is the height of the 11-year solar cycle. September and October offer peak activity. They can be seen in Alaska, Norway, Finland and Canada on a clear night. Better yet, try viewing on a ship at sea.
Common tips for viewing the Northern Lights say to go North, inside the Arctic circle, bring ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Northern Lights Best Viewed At Sea, On A Yacht, French Style
May 4th, 2013 at 4:00PM: Considering a trip to see the Northern Lights? This year may very well be the best time to go. 2013 is the height of the 11-year solar cycle. September and October offer peak activity. They can be seen in Alaska, Norway, Finland and Canada on a clear night. Better yet, try viewing on a ship at sea.
Common tips for viewing the Northern Lights say to go North, inside the Arctic circle, bring ...Northern Lights Just One Reason To Visit Iceland
Sep 22nd, 2012 at 1:00PM:
The northern lights are a natural light display that occurs in the high latitude regions of our planet. Alaska is one of the best places to see the northern lights, especially in September and March when skies are dark and temperatures mild for comfortable viewing. Iceland is also a good place to view the display and offers some unique advantages.
One of several astronomical phenomena ...15 Super Shots Of Nature Reflected On Water
Aug 14th, 2012 at 4:00PM: The richness I achieve comes from nature,
the source of my inspiration. - Claude Monet
It's true. There are not many things on this planet as inspiring as nature. Vibrant colors, enormous peaks, crystal lakes, animals in the wilderness and natural phenomena you have to see to believe exist in a world far away from the intimidating skyscrapers and chaotic lifestyles of busy cities. Spending ...5 Of The World's Best Places For Viewing The Night Skies
Jun 9th, 2012 at 10:00AM: If you grow up in Southern California, school field trips to the Griffith Observatory are practically a requirement. For whatever reason, I always found the Planetarium more frightening than enlightening, especially in the sixth grade, when David Fink threw up on me on the bus ride home.
Despite many youthful camping trips with my family, I also can't recall ever paying attention to the night ...Video: Northern Lights over Norway
Mar 18th, 2012 at 10:00AM: It has been an unusual year for solar activity. Strong solar flares have had an impact on travel and communications around the globe, but they have also made for some spectacular light shows across the night sky as well.
Take for example the images captured in the time-lapse video below. It was shot in Norway where the northern lights are common but this year they have been exceptionally ...
Gorgeous time lapse of Australia's "Southern Lights"
Feb 10th, 2012 at 10:30AM:
It's been a lifelong dream of mine to see the Northern Lights, that glorious display of eerie green "smoke" that appears to float above the nighttime sky of some of the furthest northern reaches of our globe. But now I have another sight to add to that list: the Southern Lights. Also know as "Aurora Australis", it's the southern hemisphere equivalent of the auroras that occur up north, ...
Witness the hidden corners of Iceland in high definition
Dec 8th, 2011 at 3:00PM: In this video, Pétur Kristján Guðmundsson of TrailerPark Studios films his home country of Iceland, focusing on the diverse and unique landscape as well as the culture. The overarching goal of the film, which is called Heild, or Totality, is to "present Iceland in a way it has never been presented before, using many elements of higher-end cinematography". In the video, viewers ...
Stunning northern lights display shown to vast audience
Oct 28th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
In a rare natural phenomena, star-gazers in locations as "normal" as Michigan were able to witness auroras, otherwise known as the northern lights, on Monday evening, October 24. Caused by a sun storm this past Saturday, these green and red lights took two days to reach earth.
These were the most vibrant I've ever seen," Canadian skywatcher Colin Chatfield of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan told ...
Winter in Alaska: five amazing, unforgettable things to do in Fairbanks
Mar 6th, 2011 at 3:00PM: In the spirit of journeying during periods less traveled, I've embarked to Alaska this winter. Follow the adventures here, and prepare to have your preconceived notions destroyed along the way.
A glimpse at what Fairbanks offers during the winter
We've already discussed a number of amazing activities to do whilst in Anchorage during the winter, but what about Alaska's second largest ...
Tutorial: how to properly shoot / photograph the Northern Lights
Mar 4th, 2011 at 12:00PM: In the spirit of journeying during periods less traveled, I've embarked to Alaska this winter. Follow the adventures here, and prepare to have your preconceived notions destroyed along the way.
Ah, the Northern Lights. Aurora Borealis. Pure magic. Regardless of what you call them, these mysteries of our universe are truly impossible to forget once you see them, and now that I have, I totally ...Mysterious blue light shines over Norway
Dec 10th, 2009 at 1:00PM: On December 9th, residents of northern Norway were surprised to see a weird blue light shining above. According to reports, the beam of light seemed to point to the sky from behind a mountain. As the light began moving in circles, forming a spiral, a brighter beam came out of the center. The phenomenon lasted for about 12 minutes.
After the light disappeared, the Norwegian Meteorological ...The most amazing bed-time view in Finland
Jan 22nd, 2009 at 3:00PM: The Hotel Kakslauttanen is in Saariselka, Finland, a small town in the far north of this already northern country. From your guestroom, you can turn off the lights and take in the aurora borealis from your bed. This, quite simply, is an experience you won't find anything else. Glass igloos take the place of traditional guestrooms at the Hotel Katslauttanen. A small room, encased in transparency, ...Photo of the Day (11/06/08)
Nov 6th, 2008 at 9:00PM: Fiznatty does it again with today's Photo of the Day. This shot, taken in northern Sweden, just screams winter, doesn't it? He used a 25 second exposure and 'painted' the bath house with a flashlight while the shutter was open. I like how the northern lights shoot upward above the house, almost as if the heat from the bath house generated the glow. Having grown up in Alaska, I've seen this kind ...See the Northern Lights
May 23rd, 2006 at 9:22AM: Neil posted a few times here about the Northern Lights, and what an exhilarating experience it can be. I confess that seeing, photographing them is an item high on my personal life list. Yet, despite almost five years of living in Seattle and numerous trip to Canada (ski trips to Whistler mostly), I've still never laid eyes on this amazing natural spectacle. But I could, if I was willing to fork ...
