Evening Glow South IcelandThe Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, grace the Icelandic skies during clear, dark winter nights. Visible from mid August to early April, these mesmerizing lights result from electrically charged particles from the sun colliding with gaseous particles in Earths atmosphere. Iceland, situated at 65 N on the southern edge of the Arctic Circle, offers one of the best vantage points for witnessing this celestial dance of bright, colorful hues.