Actors get paid millions of dollars to perform. Mother Nature puts on a show for free. And sometimes, it’s better than anything you’ll see on the big screen. When two natural phenomena collide, it’s the kind of production that wins an award.
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Many people like to visit Iceland to get a view of aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. They naturally appear when charged particles from the sun interact with gases near the Earth. The sky appears to be painted in beautiful colored hues that look like art.
According to VisitIceland.com, the Northern Lights peak season is just around the corner.
“The best time to see the Northern Lights is during the winter, between September and April, when dark and long nights have taken over from the bright summer nights in Iceland. The Northern lights are said to be most active around the equinoxes in September and March, but the chances also improve mid winter by bringing more darkness – it simply gives you a larger window each day to witness them,” the website reads.
Iceland is also known for its volcanos. Sometimes, a volcano will erupt while the Northern lights are shining and creates an incredible show. ABC News Shared a video of one such event on Instagram.
“Natural phenomena collide as an erupting volcano and the Northern Lights join forces to illuminate the night sky over Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula,” the caption reads.
Visitors Were In Awe As They Watched The Volcano Erupt Under The Northern Lights
The video shows people standing back and watching as fireballs fly high into the air with an emerald-green sky in the background.
An Instagrammer wrote, “This is honestly incredible. Can’t imagine seeing it live.”
This person agreed, “Mother Nature is truly amazing. Phenomenal display.”
“Woooow!!! Incredible. Iceland is a world in itself.”
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