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News and articles on the Northern Lights and the night sky above Iceland
August 28, 2026 partial lunar eclipse
Two weeks after the August 12 total solar eclipse, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Europe, Africa and the Americas
Must see sky events above Iceland in 2026
A total solar eclipse, a deep partial lunar eclipse and stunning conjunctions of the Moon and planets can be seen in the sky above Iceland in 2026
Good spots in Reykjavík and near to see aurora and go stargazing
Here are some of our favorite dark sites to chase the Northern Lights near Reykjavík
Comet Lemmon in the sky above Iceland
Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is vaguely visible to the unaided eye from a dark location but is an easy target with binoculars or telescope
When’s the best time to see the Milky Way from Iceland?
During autumn evenings, the Milky Way is a beautiful sight.
2026 total solar eclipse in Iceland - teaser
Come for the eclipse, stay for the wonders of heaven and Earth
Asteroid named after Icelandic town Grindavík
Grindaví is now on Earth, the asteroid belt and on Mars
September 7, 2025 total lunar eclipse
In Iceland, a partially eclipsed Moon rises in the East but in the penumbral shadow in Reykjavík
Rent a car to chase the Northern Lights
Increase your chances of catching Northern Lights by being mobile
How to photograph the Northern Lights with a smartphone or a DSLR camera?
Taking an image of the Northern Lights is super easy
