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A glimpse of Northern Lights on a winter night in Iceland, with moon 4
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Date: 17th November 2014
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Credit: Planet One Images/Universal Images Group
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City: Reykjavik
County: Southwest
Country: Iceland
© Jon Bower, Apexphotos
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A glimpse of Northern Lights on a winter night in Iceland, with moon 4
Reykjavik, Iceland - 11 December 2014; Iceland in midwinter is usually a pretty safe bet for Aurora spotting. But not on our trip - it was cloudy every day! But here is a tenuous glimpse of this wondrous phenomenon, spied in the countryside around Reykjavik. A|t the expense of getting totally frozen, That place is COLD, even with multiple clothing layers
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© Jon Bower, Apexphotos
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A mesmerizing dance of celestial lights illuminates the wintry night sky in Iceland. Despite our luckless trip, where clouds shrouded the sun each day, a fleeting glimpse of the enchanting Northern Lights graced our presence. Venturing into the countryside near Reykjavik, we braved bone-chilling temperatures to witness this ethereal phenomenon. Iceland's midwinter is renowned for its reliable Aurora spotting, but nature had other plans for us. Undeterred by freezing conditions and bundled up in layers upon layers of clothing, we stood in awe as vibrant green hues swirled across the heavens above. The sheer beauty and grandeur of this spectacle left us feeling small amidst its majestic display. The towering cliffs and barren landscape provided an ideal backdrop for this unearthly light show. Silhouetted against mountains and rocks, a lone tree stood tall under the starry night sky while the moon cast a gentle glow on everything below. This natural phenomenon is driven by physics - solar wind interacting with Earth's magnetosphere creates these luminous ribbons that defy explanation. It was a humbling experience to witness such sublime beauty that seems almost otherworldly. Jon Bower skillfully captures this moment through his lens, allowing us to relive this breathtaking encounter with nature's most captivating marvels.
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