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23 Jan 11
23 Jan 11
I'm sure this has been asked before, but where and when is the best place to see the the Northern Lights?
For background: I have a significant birthday coming up in late Feb and am looking to remember it with a short break in the cold to include possibly a ski-dooing outing and some local culture.
Thanks.
23 Jan 11
Originally posted by divegeesterYou can see some excellent Northern Lights in Amsterdam.
I'm sure this has been asked before, but where and when is the best place to see the the Northern Lights?
For background: I have a significant birthday coming up in late Feb and am looking to remember it with a short break in the cold to include possibly a ski-dooing outing and some local culture.
Thanks.
I wouldn't recommend skiing after, though.
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23 Jan 11
Originally posted by SuzianneGoogle image search for "Northern Lights"...
A Ski-Doo is a snowmobile.
Yes, skiing after dark is a bad idea.
Snowmobiles come with headlights, though.
http://www.google.com/images?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=northern%20lights&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1920&bih=882
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23 Jan 11
Originally posted by divegeesterStatistically speaking, your chances are best around the equinox. They would also be much better if you'd wait a couple of years, but I guess that's not an option? Tromsø is pretty much the perfect latitude, although your chances for clear skies are probably better if you go further inland. Also, the darker it is, the better, so you should try to get away from any city lights. A full moon can also mess things up a bit (although it can be a very beautiful combination if the aurora is strong enough). And of course the sun messes things up completely once the days get too long - you shouldn't go later than beginning of April.
I'm sure this has been asked before, but where and when is the best place to see the the Northern Lights?
For background: I have a significant birthday coming up in late Feb and am looking to remember it with a short break in the cold to include possibly a ski-dooing outing and some local culture.
Thanks.
23 Jan 11
Originally posted by SuzianneSkiing after dark is very common here, otherwise there would be a very short time frame for skiing during the darkest time of the year. Many cross-country ski runs have lighting.
Yes, skiing after dark is a bad idea.
Anyway, Ragnorak was talking about skiing after Amsterdam aurora. That does sound like a bad idea.
23 Jan 11
Originally posted by RagnorakLol, somebody thought these were northern lights: http://www.bgc-albany.org/images/technology/clubtech/webtech/0809_MIRACLES/97322%20CJ/Northern-Lights.jpg
Google image search for "Northern Lights"...
http://www.google.com/images?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=northern%20lights&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1920&bih=882
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23 Jan 11
Originally posted by divegeesterThey have a sort of northern light in Leeds.
I'm sure this has been asked before, but where and when is the best place to see the the Northern Lights?
For background: I have a significant birthday coming up in late Feb and am looking to remember it with a short break in the cold to include possibly a ski-dooing outing and some local culture.
Thanks.
It has nothing to do with with the Earth's magnetic flux though, more petrol and old rags.
Very impressive all the same.
As for the Ski-doo, would a shopping trolley not be better?
23 Jan 11
Originally posted by NordlysInteresting, I should have realized in a land where skiers start very young (as well as a shortage of sunlight during the winter), that there would be provision made for skiing after dark.
Skiing after dark is very common here, otherwise there would be a very short time frame for skiing during the darkest time of the year. Many cross-country ski runs have lighting.
Anyway, Ragnorak was talking about skiing after Amsterdam aurora. That does sound like a bad idea.
After looking at his link, though, I'm more inclined to believe that Ragnorak was talking about skiing after partaking of the "herbs" illustrated on his linked page. That, too, sounds like a bad idea.
24 Jan 11
Originally posted by SuzianneOn Ski-Doo's
A Ski-Doo is a snowmobile.
Yes, skiing after dark is a bad idea.
Snowmobiles come with headlights, though.
Always best to drive at night with the snowmobile lights off.
It makes it a little more challenging, not to mention the rush you get out of it. 😉