{"id":10737,"date":"2023-06-20T13:02:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T13:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=artikler&#038;p=10737"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:17:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:17:12","slug":"aurora-makes-a-grand-entrance-in-the-fall","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/aurora-makes-a-grand-entrance-in-the-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Aurora makes a grand entrance in the fall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-ingress\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vnn__ingress\">\n\t\t\t\tDo we really have to come in the midst of winter to experience the Northern Lights? Not according to solar physicist at the Norwegian Space Agency, P\u00e5l Brekke. He suggests that the time around autumn equinox is a great time to look for Aurora Borealis. Here he explains why. \n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The fall aurora season starts with a bang! End of September and beginning of October could be best chance for experiencing the strongest northern lights in many years for two reasons. First of all there are usually much more <strong>strong auroras <\/strong>around the fall and spring <strong>equinox<\/strong>. In addition <strong>the activity on the Sun,<\/strong> which controls the frequency and strength of the aurora, is also higher that in almost 10 years. In addition, from mid-September the <strong>nights <\/strong>are also getting much <strong>darker<\/strong>. Thus, this fall will be a perfect time to visit North-Norway and experience one of nature\u2019s <strong>spectacular light phenomena<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Botnvatnet-Bergsfjord2.jpg\" data-size=\"2400x1601\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Botnvatnet-Bergsfjord2-2048x1366.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Botnvatnet near Bergsfjord on Senja Island an autumn night \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Botnvatnet-Bergsfjord2.jpg\" data-caption=\"Lake Botnvatnet near Bergsfjord on Senja Island an autumn night \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hamn-i-Senja.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hamn-i-Senja-768x960.jpg\" alt=\"Viewpoint on Senja&#039;s outer coast. See who bothered to turn up! \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Hamn-i-Senja.jpg\" data-caption=\"Viewpoint on Senja&#039;s outer coast. See who bothered to turn up! \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Olaheimen.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Olaheimen-768x960.jpg\" alt=\"From Olaheimen, Southern Senja \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Olaheimen.jpg\" data-caption=\"From Olaheimen, Southern Senja \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Anderdalen2.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Anderdalen2-768x960.jpg\" alt=\"Camp fire in the \u00c5nderdalen National Park at Senja Island \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Anderdalen2.jpg\" data-caption=\"Camp fire in the \u00c5nderdalen National Park at Senja Island \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Lake Botnvatnet near Bergsfjord on Senja Island an autumn night \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Viewpoint on Senja&#039;s outer coast. See who bothered to turn up! \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: From Olaheimen, Southern Senja \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Camp fire in the \u00c5nderdalen National Park at Senja Island \u00a9 Truls Aasnes IG Truls from Norway<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-auroras-are-born-on-the-surface-of-the-sun\">The auroras are born on the surface of the sun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The source of the aurora was first explained by the Norwegian scientist Kristian Birkland more than 120 years ago.&nbsp; He was the first to argue that the Sun sends out a <strong>stream of charged particles <\/strong>that interact with Earth\u2019s magnetic field. These particles, consisting of protons and electrons, are called the \u201c<strong>solar wind<\/strong>\u201d. The Earth\u2019s magnetic field creates an invisible shield around the Earth that prevents our atmosphere from being bombarded with solar wind particles. We call this magnetic cocoon engulfing Earth the <strong>magnetosphere <\/strong>which normally protects us from solar particles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-geomagnetic-storms-are-brewing\">Geomagnetic storms are brewing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The solar wind and solar storms also carry with them the magnetic field of the Sun. This magnetic field will interact with Earth\u2019s magnetic field and create what we call a <strong>geomagnetic storm<\/strong> which will fuel strong auroras. Here lies the key to understand why there is more strong and frequent auroras around the equinoxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/jordas-gang-rund-sola-med-a\u030arstider-skrevet-pa\u030a-EN.jpg\" data-size=\"2000x1100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/jordas-gang-rund-sola-med-a\u030arstider-skrevet-pa\u030a-EN.jpg\" alt=\"The earth&#039;s orbit around the sun. At spring- and autumn equinox, the tilt of the globe is exactly right for receiving the particles from the sun more effectively.\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/jordas-gang-rund-sola-med-a\u030arstider-skrevet-pa\u030a-EN.jpg\" data-caption=\"The earth&#039;s orbit around the sun. At spring- and autumn equinox, the tilt of the globe is exactly right for receiving the particles from the sun more effectively.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sol-og-magnetfelt.jpg\" data-size=\"1132x886\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sol-og-magnetfelt-768x601.jpg\" alt=\"The direction of the magnetic field the solar wind or CMEs brings with it will decide how strong the aurora will be. Opposite direction of Earth\u2019s magnetic field will create strong auroras while if they have the same direction there will be weak auroras. (S. Hill\/NASA).\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sol-og-magnetfelt.jpg\" data-caption=\"The direction of the magnetic field the solar wind or CMEs brings with it will decide how strong the aurora will be. Opposite direction of Earth\u2019s magnetic field will create strong auroras while if they have the same direction there will be weak auroras. (S. Hill\/NASA).\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/magnet.jpg\" data-size=\"1783x1054\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/magnet-768x454.jpg\" alt=\"Solar winds from the sun sent towards the earth, and are lead along the magnetic shield of the planet towards the polar regions.\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/magnet.jpg\" data-caption=\"Solar winds from the sun sent towards the earth, and are lead along the magnetic shield of the planet towards the polar regions.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/partikler.jpg\" data-size=\"1856x1047\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/partikler-768x433.jpg\" alt=\"When the particles from the Sun reach Earth\u2019s atmosphere, they collide with oxygen and nitrogen atoms and molecules. These atoms and molecules will then emit light that we see as the aurora (solarmax.no).\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/partikler.jpg\" data-caption=\"When the particles from the Sun reach Earth\u2019s atmosphere, they collide with oxygen and nitrogen atoms and molecules. These atoms and molecules will then emit light that we see as the aurora (solarmax.no).\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: The earth&#039;s orbit around the sun. At spring- and autumn equinox, the tilt of the globe is exactly right for receiving the particles from the sun more effectively.<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The direction of the magnetic field the solar wind or CMEs brings with it will decide how strong the aurora will be. Opposite direction of Earth\u2019s magnetic field will create strong auroras while if they have the same direction there will be weak auroras. (S. Hill\/NASA).<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Solar winds from the sun sent towards the earth, and are lead along the magnetic shield of the planet towards the polar regions.<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: When the particles from the Sun reach Earth\u2019s atmosphere, they collide with oxygen and nitrogen atoms and molecules. These atoms and molecules will then emit light that we see as the aurora (solarmax.no).<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-opposite-magnetic-fields-create-the-magic\">Opposite magnetic fields create the magic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You know that a magnet always comes with to poles: a north pole and south pole&nbsp; &#8211; just like a compass needle. Solar magnetic fields \u2013 carried to Earth via the solar wind&nbsp; &#8211; also have a north and south pole<strong>. South-pointing <\/strong>magnetic fields inside the solar wind oppose Earth\u2019s <strong>north-pointing <\/strong>magnetic field. The two oppositely directed magnetic fields partially cancel each other, weakening our planet\u2019s magnetic defence. This opens up <strong>holes <\/strong>or <strong>cracks <\/strong>in the magnetosphere allowing solar particles to flow more easily towards the polar region where they eventually <strong>collide <\/strong>with atoms and molecules in our atmosphere, creating the dazzling northern lights. However, if the magnetic field in the solar wind has a north directed orientation, there will typically be a very weak interaction and low aurora activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013475_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" data-size=\"1620x1080\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013475_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights over the Lyngen Alps, seen from the mountains behind Sp\u00e5kenes point in K\u00e5fjord \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013475_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" data-caption=\"Northern Lights over the Lyngen Alps, seen from the mountains behind Sp\u00e5kenes point in K\u00e5fjord \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013473_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" data-size=\"720x1080\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013473_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" alt=\"The Lyngen Alps and the Northern Lights, seen from Dalberget, near Djupvik, Lyngenfjord \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013473_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" data-caption=\"The Lyngen Alps and the Northern Lights, seen from Dalberget, near Djupvik, Lyngenfjord \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013487_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" data-size=\"720x1080\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013487_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" alt=\"Camp fire and budding Northern Lights over the Lyngen Alps \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013487_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" data-caption=\"Camp fire and budding Northern Lights over the Lyngen Alps \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013498_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" data-size=\"720x1080\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013498_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" alt=\"The shelter at Dalberget in K\u00e5fjord, Lyngenfjord. Yes, and the Northern Lights \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/013498_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord.jpg\" data-caption=\"The shelter at Dalberget in K\u00e5fjord, Lyngenfjord. Yes, and the Northern Lights \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Northern Lights over the Lyngen Alps, seen from the mountains behind Sp\u00e5kenes point in K\u00e5fjord \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: The Lyngen Alps and the Northern Lights, seen from Dalberget, near Djupvik, Lyngenfjord \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Camp fire and budding Northern Lights over the Lyngen Alps \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: The shelter at Dalberget in K\u00e5fjord, Lyngenfjord. Yes, and the Northern Lights \u00a9 Petr Pavl\u00ed\u010dek\/Visit Lyngenfjord<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-model-dates-from-the-70-s\">The model dates from the 70&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scientists Christopher Russell and Robert McPherron explained this <strong>cancellation <\/strong>effect in the 70\u00b4s. The cancellation of the magnetic fields can happen at any time of the year, but it happens with greatest effect around the fall and spring <strong>equinoxes<\/strong>.\u00a0 They put forward a model to explain why these holes in the magnetosphere opens more frequently around the equinoxes. Thus, the effect is today called the \u201cRussell-McPherron effect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s about tilting the right way..<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Their model points to the <strong>alignment <\/strong>of Earth\u2019s magnetic field. Just like the <strong>tilted <\/strong>rotation axis of the Earth, it is slanted&nbsp; with respect to the Sun and our orbit around it. Twice a year, around the equinoxes, Earth\u2019s orbit then brings this tilted field into <strong>prime position<\/strong> to receive charged particles from the Sun to generate strong auroras. Furthermore it is known that, at the equinoxes, the Earth\u2019s magnetic poles fall into a <strong>right angle<\/strong> to the direction of the solar wind\u2019s flow, making the solar wind more potent. This also gives more frequent geomagnetic storms and more auroras. This effect is called the \u201cequinoctial effect\u201d. To add to the above mentioned affects related to the equinox the current high activity on the Sun will fuel even more northern lights this and coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_1379-2.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_1379-2-1638x2048.jpg\" alt=\"Lake on Senja Island \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_1379-2.jpg\" data-caption=\"Lake on Senja Island \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_4480-1.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_4480-1-768x960.jpg\" alt=\"In the October forest inland on the island of Senja \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_4480-1.jpg\" data-caption=\"In the October forest inland on the island of Senja \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_8221-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2048x2560\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_8221-768x960.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights on the outer coast of Senja \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_8221-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"Northern Lights on the outer coast of Senja \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_8217-scaled.jpg\" data-size=\"2048x2560\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_8217-768x960.jpg\" alt=\"The Senja Coast and the Northern Lights \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_8217-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"The Senja Coast and the Northern Lights \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Lake on Senja Island \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: In the October forest inland on the island of Senja \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Northern Lights on the outer coast of Senja \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: The Senja Coast and the Northern Lights \u00a9 Steffen Fossbakk IG seffis<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Every eleven years, the sun&#8217;s heart beats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sun has a heartbeat. Every eleven years or so it beats, and it beats hard. This is known as the solar cycle and is&nbsp;measured by the number of sunspots visible on the sun. Thus, <strong>every 11 years<\/strong> the sun undergoes a period of high activity called the \u201csolar&nbsp;maximum,\u201d followed about five years later by a period of quiet called the \u201csolar minimum.\u201d During solar maximum there are many solar storms, and during&nbsp;solar minimum there are few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-are-heading-towards-more-northern-lights\">We are heading towards more Northern Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The aurora activity varies with the solar activity which will reach maximum in 2025. Furthermore, it also turns out that the peak of the aurora activity comes a few years after solar maximum. This means that the coming 4-5 years with be unusual good for experience strong auroras dancing across the night sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-3\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_6782-Edit.jpg\" data-size=\"1714x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_6782-Edit-1463x2048.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights in a Senja fjord \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen IG krisvang\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_6782-Edit.jpg\" data-caption=\"Northern Lights in a Senja fjord \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen IG krisvang\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_0520-Edit.jpg\" data-size=\"1920x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_0520-Edit-768x960.jpg\" alt=\"Late autumn and northern lights on Senja island \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen IG krisvang\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_0520-Edit.jpg\" data-caption=\"Late autumn and northern lights on Senja island \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen IG krisvang\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_5869.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_5869-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights in \u00c5nderdalen on the island of Senja \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen IG krisvang\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC_5869.jpg\" data-caption=\"Northern Lights in \u00c5nderdalen on the island of Senja \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen IG krisvang\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Northern Lights in a Senja fjord \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen IG krisvang<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Late autumn and northern lights on Senja island \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen IG krisvang<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Northern Lights in \u00c5nderdalen on the island of Senja \u00a9 Kristoffer Vangen IG krisvang<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-first-auroras-dance-in-late-august\">The first auroras dance in late August<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, if you travel to North Norway <strong>this fall<\/strong> you will have a great chance to see more northern lights than in many years. The aurora season starts already in <strong>late August<\/strong> when the polar nights are getting dark enough to see the northern lights. Watching the northern lights dancing overhead on a clear night is one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring sight the natural world can offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>P\u00e5l Brekke is a solar physicist with a PhD in astrophysics from the University of Oslo. Ha has worked for many years at NASA. He is currently lead space science at the the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.romsenter.no\/eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Norwegian Space Agency<\/a>. P\u00e5l Brekke also takes an interest in popularising astrophysics and Northern Lights, and is a much used lecturer and author of Northern Lights publications for a wider audience. &nbsp;<em>He has also produced an award-winning documentary about the northern lights. Read more about his work on the northern&nbsp; lights at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.solarmax.no\">www.solarmax.no<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\"><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-northern-lights season-autumn region-northern-norway malgrupper-bucket-list-betty wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/autumn-auroras-that-you-can-see-in-a-tshirt-perhaps\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/001727_Gaute-Bruvik_www.nordnorge.com_Tromsoe.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Norway\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Autumn Auroras that you can see in a T-shirt? Perhaps.<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Lights\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-eat-and-stay todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-northern-lights todo-photo season-autumn region-northern-norway wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/autumn-is-the-best-time-in-the-north-the-locals-say\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Anderdalen2-768x960.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Norway\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Autumn is the best time in the north, the locals say<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tActivities\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-northern-lights todo-photo season-autumn season-winter malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/kristoffer-went-hunting-for-the-northern-lights-in-senja\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 46% 62%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1154\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/DSC_3350-Edit-768x1154.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Kristoffer went hunting for the Northern Lights in Senja<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Lights\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-attractions todo-northern-lights season-autumn season-spring season-winter region-northern-norway malgrupper-bucket-list-betty malgrupper-epic-seeker malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-nature-specialist malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/what-are-the-northern-lights\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/low-res2-8-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tNorthern Norway\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>What are the northern lights?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 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creates the Northern Lights?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"what-creates-the-northern-lights?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tThe solar particles that manage to enter Earth\u2019s magnetosphere are guided along the magnetic field lines down towards the polar regions. When they hit Earth\u2019s atmosphere they collide with oxygen and nitrogen. These collisions, which typically occur at altitudes of between 80 to 300 km, transfer some energy to these atoms (they get excited), and immediately send out light on a certain frequency or color. When billions of such small flashes occur each second, the cumulative effect is a spectacular glowing atmosphere with green, red, white, and blue colors. The mechanism that makes the sky glow is very similar to what happens in a light tube, neon sign, or an old-fashioned TV set. The mechanism behind the aurora is well described in this book (The Story about the Northern Lights\u201d and the documentary \u201cNorther Lights \u2013 a Magic Experience\u201d and can be downloaded here (www.solarmax.no)\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"from-when-is-it-good-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-northern-norway?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFrom when is it good to see the Northern Lights in Northern Norway?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"from-when-is-it-good-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-northern-norway?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tYou can be lucky to see them from mid-August, and they are frequent from early September. However, by mid-September you have as good chances, sometimes better, than in mid-Winter. This is because the most important Northern Lights hours are dark by then. The Russel-McPherron effect &#8211; increased Northern Lights activity around Autumn Equinox &#8211; furter increased your chances of spotting the lights.  \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"what-kind-of-temperatures-can-i-expect-in-fall-nights?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat kind of temperatures can I expect in fall nights?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"what-kind-of-temperatures-can-i-expect-in-fall-nights?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tAutumn nights can be surprisingly mild, or they can be frosty. In late August and into mid-September, mild f\u00f6hn southeasterlies can make the night pleasant and mild. Northeasterlies, however, can bring frost. Be sure to dress correspondingly. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"what-if-the-weather-is-bad?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat if the weather is bad?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"what-if-the-weather-is-bad?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tClear skies are required to see the Northern Lights. Autumns can be wet in the north. This is particularly true in coastal areas. Inland there are very dry pockets, with good chances of spotting the lights close to every day. If the weather is iffy, being mobile is a good idea. This you can do by joining an organised Northern Lights hun, or by renting a car. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-can-i-spot-the-northern-lights-on-my-own-in-fall?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow can I spot the Northern Lights on my own in fall?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-4\" aria-labelledby=\"how-can-i-spot-the-northern-lights-on-my-own-in-fall?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tAutumn &#8211; fall &#8211; is excellent if you want to do things on your own, as it isn&#8217;t so cold. In a clear night, go for long walk in the hours before and around Midnight. If you go around in built-up areas, bring a reflective so that you are observed by passing cars. You can also walk along the beach or up to a viewpoint in the forest. Then you should bring a headlamp, and ask the locals where to go. Usually, there is a footpath used by the locals to excercise. Climbing high mountains in the dark, however, should be left to the experienced hikers. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"can-i-go-to-particular-places-to-improve-my-chances?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCan I go to particular places to improve my chances?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-5\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-go-to-particular-places-to-improve-my-chances?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tMost of Northern Norway is under or near the Northern Lights oval. This does not only mean that most areas have equal chances. It also means that you can spot the same Northern Lights eruptions in Lofoten, Troms\u00f8 and Alta, notably. This is because of the altitude of the Northern Lights, most occur in excess of 100 km, occasionally up to 800 km up. It thus makes no sense to move locally to a place with better chances. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"how-about-light-pollution?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-6\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow about light pollution?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-6\" aria-labelledby=\"how-about-light-pollution?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tLight pollution can diminish your experience. Try to move away from the downtown areas of cities and towns, and avoid roads with a lot of traffic. However, the light pollution effect is often exaggerated; lights from houses and streetlamps in the distance are not a big problem. A big eruption is also easily spotted in downtown Bod\u00f8 or Troms\u00f8. \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"t2-accordion-item wp-block-t2-accordion-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t2-accordion-title\">\n\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"t2-accordion-trigger\" id=\"is-it-as-good-to-see-the-northern-lights-around-spring-equinox-as-it-is-around-fall-equinox?\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-7\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\tIs it as good to see the Northern Lights around spring equinox as it is around fall equinox?\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-closed-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t2-accordion-icon is-open-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevronup\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.7 14.7c-.2-.2-.3-.4-.3-.7s.1-.5.3-.7l4.6-4.6c.1-.1.2-.2.3-.2.1 0 .2-.1.4-.1.1 0 .3 0 .4.1.1 0 .2.1.3.2l4.6 4.6c.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3L12 10.8l-3.9 3.9c-.2.2-.4.3-.7.3s-.5-.1-.7-.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-accordion-item__inner-container is-layout-flow\" id=\"accordion-panel-7\" aria-labelledby=\"is-it-as-good-to-see-the-northern-lights-around-spring-equinox-as-it-is-around-fall-equinox?\" role=\"region\" hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\tAs the planet is in exactly the same position at spring equinox in relation to the sun, the chances of spotting big aurora eruptions are the same. So spring equinox is as good as fall equinox.  \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/partikler-3-fig-1024x230.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/partikler-3-fig-1024x230.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/partikler-3-fig-300x67.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/partikler-3-fig-768x172.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/partikler-3-fig-1536x345.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/partikler-3-fig-2048x460.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide 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50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ORG_DSC04662-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tTroms\u00f8\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Discover why Troms\u00f8 locals swear by Autumn as the best season<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tActivities\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-boat-tour todo-bungee-jump todo-culture-and-history todo-glacier-hiking todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-kayaking todo-natural-highlights todo-northern-lights todo-sapmi-culture todo-watersports todo-worldwar2 season-autumn region-lyngenfjord malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-outdoor-adventure malgrupper-unplugger wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/follow-the-colourful-trails-into-the-lyngenfjord-autumn\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 68% 63%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/014307_Petr-Pavl-ek_Visit-Lyngenfjord-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tLyngenfjord\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>Follow the colourful trails into the Lyngenfjord Autumn<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg 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todo-architecture todo-art todo-attractions todo-coastal-culture todo-culture-and-history todo-eat-and-stay todo-food-in-northern-norway todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-northern-lights todo-vikings season-autumn malgrupper-culture-lover malgrupper-heritage-explorer malgrupper-local-insider malgrupper-nature-lover wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/autumn-is-a-time-of-abundance-in-harstad\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 60% 35%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Aloha_2011-09-09_2444.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2>Autumn is a time of abundance in Harstad<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tCulture and history\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-artikler todo-activities todo-attractions todo-beautiful-drives todo-hiking todo-hiking-trips todo-natural-highlights todo-national-scenic-routes todo-suggested-routes facilities-sustainable-travel season-autumn region-senja malgrupper-nature-lover malgrupper-outdoor-adventure wp-block-t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content-layout-col-3\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t<div class=\"default-card wp-block-t2-wrapper\">\n<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/the-senja-autumn-is-a-drama-of-colours-and-weather\/\">\n<div class=\"t2-post-dynamic-part is-source-filter filter-default_card wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\">\n\t\t<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-16-9 wp-block-t2-post-dynamic-part\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HikingSegl_VisitSenjaRegion-768x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"card-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-region\">\n\t\t\t\tSenja\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h2>The Senja autumn is a drama of colours and weather<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-activities\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-activites\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M625.941 293.823L421.823 497.941c-18.746 18.746-49.138 18.745-67.882 0l-.36-.36L592 259.882 331.397 0h48.721a48 48 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zm-128 0L293.823 497.941C284.451 507.314 272.166 512 259.882 512c-12.284 0-24.569-4.686-33.941-14.059L14.059 286.059A48 48 0 0 1 0 252.118V48C0 21.49 21.49 0 48 0h204.118a47.998 47.998 0 0 1 33.941 14.059l211.882 211.882c18.745 18.745 18.745 49.137 0 67.882zM464 259.882L252.118 48H48v204.118l211.886 211.878L464 259.882zM144 96c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48s21.49 48 48 48 48-21.49 48-48-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\tNorwegian Scenic Routes\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-vnn-gallery gallery-count-4\">\n\t\t<ul><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/low-res-10.jpg\" data-size=\"1476x1600\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">01<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/low-res-10.jpg\" alt=\"Autumn Northern Lights, seen from the top of the Cable Car \u00a9 William Copeland\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/low-res-10.jpg\" data-caption=\"Autumn Northern Lights, seen from the top of the Cable Car \u00a9 William Copeland\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-web-08911.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">02<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-web-08911-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights over Troms\u00f8 in autumn \u00a9 Jensenmedia\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-web-08911.jpg\" data-caption=\"Northern Lights over Troms\u00f8 in autumn \u00a9 Jensenmedia\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-web-08163.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">03<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-web-08163-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Several Northern Lights ribbons over Troms\u00f8 \u00a9 jensenmedia\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-web-08163.jpg\" data-caption=\"Several Northern Lights ribbons over Troms\u00f8 \u00a9 jensenmedia\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-web-02023.jpg\" data-size=\"1600x2400\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-gallery-count\">04<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-web-02023-768x1152.jpg\" alt=\"Heading up to to the mountain from the forest, and the Northern Lights turn up \u00a9 jensenmedia\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/David-Jensen-@jensenmedia-web-02023.jpg\" data-caption=\"Heading up to to the mountain from the forest, and the Northern Lights turn up \u00a9 jensenmedia\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vnn-gallery-figcaptions\"><figcaption>01: Autumn Northern Lights, seen from the top of the Cable Car \u00a9 William Copeland<\/figcaption><figcaption>02: Northern Lights over Troms\u00f8 in autumn \u00a9 Jensenmedia<\/figcaption><figcaption>03: Several Northern Lights ribbons over Troms\u00f8 \u00a9 jensenmedia<\/figcaption><figcaption>04: Heading up to to the mountain from the forest, and the Northern Lights turn up \u00a9 jensenmedia<\/figcaption><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"vnn__byline vnn-grid has-author has-date has-tags\"><div class=\"vnn__byline-meta\"><div class=\"vnn__byline-author\">Written by P\u00e5l Brekke<\/div><div 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