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We are now at the point that the 24 hours of daylight from the Midnight Sun will begin to dissipate and the northern skies will grow darker as autumn approaches. We have Listed here 10 Good Reasons for Seeing The Northern Lights in Autumn
The Midnight Sun is something to behold but it doesn’t half frustrate Aurora hunters in the Nordic countries because constant daylight renders the Northern Lights invisible. The lights are there, the displays are happening but unfortunately, they are invisible to the human eye.
All changes in mid to late-August as the days grow shorter and the nights become darker. There’s always excitement in Aurora hunting circles as to where the first displays of the new season will appear and, who will capture the phenomenon.
Whoever does see them first will have to be up pretty late at night because in late August there remains a large amount of residual light even after sunset. It is only in September when true darkness prevails and the Aurora presents itself in its full glory.
Reasons to be cheerful
Having missed the entirety of last season’s Northern Lights hunting, our Clients are eager to head north again and get our fix of shimmering, wraith-like lights.
The Sun has passed through what is known as Solar Minimum and is now well into the rising stage of Solar Cycle 25. Essentially, this means that activity on the Sun’s surface is increasing and the more that happens, the more likely we are to see the Aurora dancing in our night sky.
An X-Class flare and a far side explosion
The lights may not have been visible in July, but the Sun has given us a couple of indications that solar activity is ramping up.
Firstly, on 03 July 2021, a new sunspot appeared on the Sun’s surface and wasted no time in exploding and giving naissance to the first X-Class flare in four years. X-Class flares represent the most violent of Solar events and this one was so forceful as to result in a shortwave radio blackout over the Atlantic.
Secondly, a massive explosion occurred on the far side of the Sun on 15 July 2021. Of course, Solar explosions are not uncommon, but it was the sheer ferocity of this one that made geophysicists sit up and take notice.
Normally, an explosion on the far side would result in electronic particles being thrown into space but away from the Earth. On this occasion though, the force was so great that our planet was showered with energy particles. This was despite their path being blocked by the vast body of the Sun. That is some force and indicative again of growing solar activity.
We are heading north in September
We are naturally delighted that Finland has announced that it will be opening its doors to vaccinated travellers and plan to take full advantage. We’ve always said that September is one of, if not the best time to see the Northern Lights and our friends at Aurora Zone have wasted no time in booking flights.
We’ll be working with and reacquainting ourselves with friends and partners during the days. Come evening though, we’re not going to let another second slip by. We’ll be out in the pitch-black wilderness scouring the northern skies for the greatest of Mother Nature’s many wonders.
Finnish Lapland is home to 200,000 reindeer, 183,000 people, 6 national parks but more importantly, it is possible to witness Auroral activity on anything up to 200 nights per year!
There is a reason why Aurora Zone offer more Northern Lights Holidays to Finland than they do anywhere else in the world and that reason is the years and years of Aurora hunting experience.
They have carefully selected the very best places and the most experienced guides for their Aurora holidays because they want to provide Malvern World Travel clients with the greatest possible chance of seeing the Northern Lights. They have gone to all four corners of Finnish Lapland in order to locate those extra special destinations which are ideal for experiencing everything the region has to offer, as well as maximizing your Aurora viewing potential.
All of our holidays with Aurora Zone, include dedicated Aurora hunts in the company of expert local guides. Their knowledge gives you a great edge when it comes to the chase. So, whether you want to visit Utsjoki in the north, Torassieppi to the west, Nellim and Muotka to the east or Luosto back down towards the Arctic Circle, the choice is yours.
Aurora Zone holidays booked through Malvern World Travel combine the best that Finnish Lapland has to offer in terms of Aurora hunting and there’s always plenty to keep you entertained during the day as you wait for darkness to descend. Activities like dog sledding, snowmobiling, reindeer safaris, snowshoeing and ice fishing are amongst the treats on offer. Our range of holidays includes leisurely, balanced and active so you can choose the pace with which you are most comfortable.
Whichever holiday you choose, you can rest assured that you will be exploring one of Europe’s most pristine wilderness environments in the company of experts.
Choose From :
Saariselka-Autumn Lights Tailor Made 3 or more nights
Harriniva and jeris Aurora escape 7 nights
Pyha Autumn Auroras 3 Nights
Northern Lights Village Levi under a Northern skyline 3 Nights
Wilderness Hotel Inari Autumn lights over Lake Inari 4 Nights
Harriniva Best of the Northern Lights 7 Nights
Saariselka Glass Igloo escape in Autumn 4 Nights
Nellim Aurora in the Wild 7 Nights
Torrasieppi Lakeside Auroras 7 Nights
Rovaniemi Apukka Tailor made 3 or more Nights
Nangu Northern Lights Short Break ( one of the most popular tours) 3Nights
Wilderness Hotel Inari Aurora Hunting Adventure 7 Nights
Muotka Fellside Auroras from 3 nights
We also have plenty of other Tours of varying durations. Please don’t hesitate to ask for Trip Dossiers for any tours.
Other Countries and Tours for Aurora sightings can also be booked. Ask us for any tours for Iceland, Norway and Sweden
It has been far too long, and here at Malvern World Travel we cannot wait to send you Aurora Hunting! Call Malvern World Travel today on 01684 562406 or email an enquiry to [email protected]
