Sunday, 8 March 2026
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
Tonight's Forecast
Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 3, S 3m/s and 1°C. The moon is Waning Gibbous and 76% illuminated. Partially clouded skies are forecast in the area.
Aurora activity: 3
Weather conditions: S 3m/s and 1°C
Cloud cover: Partially clouded skies
Moon status: Waning Gibbous and 76% illuminated
NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
Report from Eldey: After a quick snow storm, we sailed out of the harbour. There were some clouds in the sky, but plenty of gaps that we could see stars through. Soon after rounding the top of Viðey, we spotted a faint green cloud over Akranes. It was the start of some northern lights! We waited patiently and it paid off! The auroras grew stronger and greener. The arch spread from over the ocean to over the top of Esja. After a while the arch faded again as the clouds came back over with another short snow shower. Our night was not over though because, as the clouds parted again, the auroras were still there! Eventually, the northern lights faded again and we had to start our journey back to the harbour.
- Samantha Smith
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.