Category Archives: Atmosphere
Eclipse of the Sun
Conditions to observe the solar eclipse in Iceland today were very good. There were clear skies and people could be seen all over the place with special glasses so as to be able to look at the sun without damaging their eyes.
The total phase of the solar eclipse was not visible in Iceland, but it could be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. The Moon covered only a small portion of the Sun as can be seen in the photoes here.
Last night’s outing
Last night we had some clear skies and I just couldn’t stay indoors. Some Northern lights were predicted and despite the cold I went out of town with my camera. I met some like-minded people, among them an American pair that had just come for a 5 days stay in Iceland with the aim of seeing the Northern lights. Yes, I am not the only one who is mesmerised by these natural phenomena.
Catching the Northern lights on camera is an endless challenge for me. Here’s what came out of last night’s outing.
Snowstorm played havoc
On this beautiful February morning the forecast predicted some very heavy winds, Grímsnes, South Iceland.
And the next day the weather forecast came true. Snowstorms played havoc throughout the country with winds way above 25m/sec. in some places.
Full Moon
There is no denying that winter is the most beautiful season of all,
–at least some of the time 🙂
A full moon occurs every 28 – 30 days.
Full Moon on February 2, 2015. Nikon D90 + Nikkor 14-24mm
Magical Northern Lights
Aurora December 2014 from Olafur Haraldsson on Vimeo.
Northern Lights
Christmas Lights
Wonderful Northern Lights adorned the sky above our house last night and we can expect them again tonight. – Season’s greetings to everyone. 
Winter solstice
December 21 is the northern winter solstice. Here in Selfoss sunrise was at 11:14 and sunset at 15:29 and the sun is just 2.7° over the horizon at midday.
Winter wonderland
Lots of snow and the Northern Lights light up the night sky. This looks a lot like Christmas. Another photo from last night.