HAVE YOU SEEN THE LIGHT???

NORTHERN LIGHTS TO REACH THEIR PEAK IN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS, SAY SPACE SCIENTISTS…..

Activity on the Sun rises and falls in a cycle lasting approximately 11 years and the entrancing Arctic displays known as the aurorae or the northern lights wax and wane in step with it. According to space scientists, the Sun’s current cycle of activity will peak this autumn, so the opportunities to se the northern lights in late 2013 and early 2014 should be the best ever over a decade.

Aurorae are a phenomenon of the Earth’s upper atmosphere, sparked by streams of atomic particles from the Sun. Funnelled downwards by the Earth’s magnetic field, the solar particles cascade onto the atmosphere in a ring around the poles, making it glow with dancing veils of light.

In a recent survey by the Passenger Shipping Association, the northern lights was voted the natural phenomenon that passengers would most like to view from a cruise ship. Northern Norway is directly under the zone os maximum activity and is hence an ideal place to experience this great natural light show at its best.

Hurtigruten, the Norwegian coastal line, offers specialist atronomy voyages, which includes lectures and stargazing sessions on deck.

I experienced the 5 day Arctic Highlights cruise which starts off in Tromso to Kirkenes then back to Tromso. Dog sledging in Tromso with 12 husky dogs taking you through the arctic wilderness is a must and after experienceing this first hand I definately agree.

Hurtigruten have now introduced direct flights from Gatwick and Manchester on various dates from December 2013 through to March 2014 with price starting as little as £995. Prices are based on two people travelling together sharing a twin cabin.

I can guarantee you an experience you will never forget so please dont hesitate and give me a call.

I touched on the Northern Lights last week but felt the need to fill you in on the latest developments from Nasa which have come to light recently.

Please feel free to write your experiences or views in the comments box , its great to receive feedback on what is a truly memorable experience .

Holly