Thursday, 24 March 2026
- NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 22:00
Tonight’s Forecast
Tonight we are expecting an aurora activity of 3, NE 3m/s and -2 °C. The moon is Waxing Gibbous and 39% illuminated. Partly clouded skies are forecast in the area.
Aurora activity: 3
Weather conditions: NE 3 m/s and -2°C
Cloud cover: Partly clouded skies
Moon status: Waxing Gibbous and 39% illuminated
NORTHERN LIGHTS CRUISE | 21:00
Report from Eldey: This evening, we had a good forecast for the northern lights and after some bad sea conditions for the last few days, we were happy to be back out aurora hunting. After leaving the harbour, we headed towards Esja where there were some gaps in the clouds forming. We had some middle and high clouds but no low clouds so still plenty of chances to see northern lights. As we waited, we could see more and more stars as the sky started to open. Unfortunately, even though we waited patiently and had good conditions, the auroras never appeared. We offered all our passengers complimentary tickets to come on another cruise to try their luck again.
- Emily Erskine
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.