✨ Exciting News Alert! ✨
We're thrilled to share that something incredible is coming to The Aurora Zone very soon! 🎉
While it's not entirely new (our sister brand has been perfecting it for years), after countless requests, we're finally bringing it to YOU, our amazing Aurora Zone community! 😍
Stay tuned! The big reveal is just around the corner! 🤫
Any guesses on what it could be? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
Video Credit: Pavel Danilyuk, Yana Krukau, Northern Lights Village, Mikhail Nilov, Nadezhda Moryak, Pavel Danilyuk, Ruvim Miksanskiy
Are you ready for a Finnish Adventure this winter? 😍
Well we’re ready for you! With so many new trips and exciting activities, you’re bound to find something perfect for you…
Whether you’re exploring by husky sleds, snowmobiling through the forests, enjoying a special aurora camp or simply relaxing under the Northern Lights, our travel experts can tailor a trip ready for you to hit the winter season with a bang!
Reach out today on 01670 785012 or using the link here to enquire - https://www.theaurorazone.com/holiday-enquiry-now/
Strongest Solar Flare of Cycle 25
An X-class flare (the highest level on the flare measuring scale) erupted from the Sun yesterday, which could generate strong geomagnetic storm conditions from tonight and into tomorrow evening. This is the strongest solar flare of the current solar cycle, which lasts approximately 11 years. We're currently at the peak of activity within this cycle, which means large solar flares like this are more common. If the solar flare is Earth-directed (which this one kind of is), it can generate auroras that can be visible further south in the northern hemisphere, just like it has been over the last few months.
So keep an eye out tonight and tomorrow for a chance of seeing the aurora, and if you want to increase your chances of seeing it in person, take a look at our winter breaks here.... 😉 https://bit.ly/ALLDESTINATIONS
Late yesterday, the Sun unleashed an Earth-directed M-Class solar flare! Yes, this is as exciting as it sounds. It comes after days of other smaller releases, which could cause strong geomagnetic conditions over the weekend. In simpler terms, the northern lights could be visible all over the UK this weekend if conditions work in our favour.
What’s even more exciting is that our guests in our Arctic destinations will likely observe unforgettable dancing displays of the aurora, the likes we can only dream of seeing at lower latitudes in the northern hemisphere.
Although parts of the UK may get a sneak peek of the northern lights this weekend, nothing beats experiencing the phenomena in the aurora zone.
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Good luck to all our aurora hunters in the Arctic; we’re excited to see what you capture.
An annular or "ring of fire" eclipse will be visible across parts of the USA this weekend. On Saturday, 14th October, the Moon will be seen obscuring the sun and causing a unique and spectacular eclipse.
An annular eclipse, also known as a "ring of fire" eclipse, is a type of solar eclipse that occurs when the Moon covers the centre of the Sun, leaving a ring-like appearance of the Sun's outer edges, resembling a ring of fire. This phenomenon happens when the Moon is too far from Earth or at the farthest point in its elliptical orbit around Earth to create a total solar eclipse.
During an annular eclipse, the Moon does not completely cover the Sun's disc, as it would in a total solar eclipse. Instead, the Sun's bright centre, known as the solar corona, is still visible around the edges of the Moon, creating a ring or annulus of light.
Nevertheless, this is an unbelievable sight and will pass over the USA, Mexico & Central America and parts of South America. It's also a little "dress rehearsal" for a total solar eclipse happening in the same regions in April 2024. We wish clear skies to our followers on that side of the Atlantic.
It's time to visit Tromsø! If you book our Tromsø - Northern Lights City Break and our Tromsø & Sommarøy - City and Island Auroras trip to travel in November, you'll receive a complimentary four-course dinner at Fiskekompaniet! Fiskekompaniet is not just a restaurant; it's an experience where you'll taste the finest fish pulled fresh out of the waters with a beautiful view of Tromsø's harbour. Their menu changes based on what the sea can offer at that time. Discover more about this exciting offer https://bit.ly/DISCOVERNORWAY
Sure we could tell you why you should visit Nangu, but how about we show you? Experience an unforgettable winter holiday as a couple at this adults-only destination and get the Northern Lights ticked off your bucket list together! https://bit.ly/NANGUTAILORMADE
It's time to visit Tromsø! If you book our Tromsø - Northern Lights City Break and our Tromsø & Sommarøy - City and Island Auroras trip to travel in November, you'll receive a complimentary four-course dinner at Fiskekompaniet! Fiskekompaniet is not just a restaurant; it's an experience where you'll taste the finest fish pulled fresh out of the waters with a beautiful view of Tromsø's harbour. Their menu changes based on what the sea can offer at that time. Discover more about this exciting offer https://bit.ly/DISCOVERNORWAY
Keep your eyes peeled for the Aurora tonight!
The Earth is about to experience a double whammy of solar storms after the Sun unleashed two strong CME's.
The material that you see exploding away from the Sun in the video will deliver a glancing blow to the Earth in the next 24 hours which could see Northern Lights visible across Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
There is only a small window to potentially view this due to summer daylight hours, if everything aligns, Aurora could be visible around the midnight hours.
They're a bit late, but Noctilucent cloud season has finally arrived.
Nocturnal or noctilucent clouds are the type of cloud in the Earth's atmosphere that lie at an altitude of about 85 kilometers - the highest of any clouds. The clouds get their name because they are so thin they are only visible during the immediate hours after sunset and before sunrise.
They are believed to form as moisture high in the atmosphere collects on debris left behind by meteors entering the atmosphere of the Earth from space and debris from volcanic eruptions that are catapulted high into the Earth's atmosphere.
So as we wait for aurora season to begin again in around a month, pop your head outside around sunset and sunrise to sport this beautiful high-altitude phenomenon.
Brandon Lodge and its cosy winter cottages are the perfect place to create a personalised Swedish Lapland holiday. Just choose from our extensive selection of winter activities to assemble your ideal itinerary. Your options include dog sledding, snowmobiling, and dedicated Northern Lights hunts. Just choose what works for you!
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Sunspots at a 21-year high.
There is absolutely no doubt that we’re in a solar maximum. In recent days we’ve observed a huge sunspot on the Earth-facing side of the Sun, and now according to the Royal Observatory of Belgium, sunspot numbers are at their highest average monthly level since September 2002.
Every 11 years, the number of sunspots on the Sun peaks; this is due to the solar cycle. Sometimes, these sunspots will be enormous, just like Sunspot AR3354. This sunspot is over ten times wider than the Earth and unleashed a huge solar flare a few days ago. These solar flares, if Earth-directed, can cause impressive displays of the aurora over our Arctic destinations during the aurora season.
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“Why are sunspots important for seeing the Northern Lights?” Our astronomer Matt Robinson tells all.
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Plan your Winter escape today and book the beautiful Brandon Lodge for a magical stay in our cosy woodland cottages in Swedish Lapland.
This trip is completely tailor-made so you can choose from our extensive selection of winter activities to assemble your perfect itinerary.
Whether you’d like a fast-paced adventure with our husky sledding and snowmobile experiences or if you prefer a slower pace, then why not try snowshoeing or even cross-country skiing?
At the end of your day out in the snow, you can enjoy an Aurora hideaway dinner, this is a different dining experience, as your dining room is out on the frozen Bay of Bothnia, with a cosy log fire and a delicious 3-course meal, this is an extra special evening where you can sit back, relax, with no light pollution, and watch the Northern Lights in comfort and peace.
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If the nights didn’t go dark, and the sun didn’t set, what would you do differently when there is 24hrs of daylight? Go for a hike at 2 am, or a midnight swim? Explore our Midnight Sun holidays in Scandinavia this Autumn, and remember to pack a sleep mask! https://bit.ly/MIDNIGHTSUNTRIP
The Sun is extremely active at the minute after launching a number of solar flares over the last few days. Two of these are Earth-directed, which means over the next 48 hours, there is an increased chance of geomagnetic activity!
G2 (Moderate) and potentially G3 (Strong) geomagnetic conditions could be possible over the next 48 hours. This would make the aurora visible in southern England and mid to north Europe!
Just because we're heading into summer and the nights are too light to see the aurora in the Arctic, the Sun is still crackling away and releasing flares. The northern lights will be visible again in the Arctic from mid-August.
A few days ago, a coronal mass ejection was released from the Sun, and it was directly facing the Earth. A large filament was thrown off into space and will reach the Earth today, potentially generating strong displays of the Northern Lights that could be visible as far south as the Midlands and Norfolk.
This is a fantastic opportunity to observe the northern lights and even more so for our guests in our Arctic destinations.
It’s Sun Day!! Here’s a Sun fact for you.
The word "Sunday" comes from the Old English word "Sunandæg," which means "Sun's day." This name originated from Germanic paganism, where the sun was a significant symbol of power and worshiped as a god.
The name Sunday has been used for this day of the week in English-speaking countries for centuries.
We love the Sun because of the solar storms it releases, then causes spectacular displays of the Northern Lights that our guests see from our Arctic holiday destinations.
Happy Sun Day :-)
Today a total solar eclipse was observed in western Australia; crowds gathered in the coastal town of Exmouth to watch this spectacular event.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun's light and creating a shadow on our planet. For a brief moment, the sky turns dark as the moon perfectly aligns with the sun. This incredible sight can only be viewed within the path of totality, a narrow region on Earth where the moon's shadow falls.
A total solar eclipse is a rare and awe-inspiring phenomenon which can leave a lasting impression on those who witness it.
What makes this event even more incredible is that it was also captured from space by a meteorological satellite that monitors conditions in Asia and Australia.
