Saturday, 13 December 2025
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
Tonight's Forecast
Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 3, N-W 2 m/s and 3°C. The moon is Waxing Crescent and 34% illuminated. Partly clouded skies are forecast in the area.
Aurora activity: 3
Weather conditions: N-W 2 m/s and 3°C
Cloud cover: Partly clouded skies
Moon status: Waning Crescent and 34% illuminated
Few natural phenomena are as mesmerising as the aurora borealis. These shifting curtains of colour sweep across the polar skies, painting them in hues of green, pink, and violet. While their appearance may seem unpredictable, scientists have developed ways to understand when and where they might occur and by studying the activity levels, we can estimate the likelihood of seeing them.
NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
Report from Eldey: This evening we were very lucky! As soon as we left the harbour, while I was still running through the safety information for the boat, we had seen our first northern lights! They were faint at first but as we headed further away from the lights of Reykjavík, they became stronger and stronger. Soon we could see the bright green with our naked eyes! For over an hour, the lights lit up the sky. A huge arc stretching from Esja and out towards the open sea. It was incredible to watch as it got stronger and even started dancing a little! Unfortunately, the clouds started to move in and our show was over. We started heading back to harbour but we spotted the auroras again peeking out between the clouds. We stopped for a few more minutes before continuing our journey home.
- Emily Erskine