Names: The Northern Lights are also known as aurora borealis. The term was coined by Galileo Galilei in 1619. “Aurora” is Latin for “dawn” and “Borealis” means “Northern Winds”. They are sometimes referred to as “Polar Lights”, a term that includes the Southern Lights too. Colour spectrum: Ranging in rarity from white to blue to green to pink and purple, the colour depends on the composition of gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, at what altitude charged solar particles collide with them, and at what speed. Shapes: The number and the sequence of these collisions creates different shapes and movements. There are four main types: the corona aurora (rays of light), the drapery aurora (ribbons or curtains), the arc aurora (a rainbow) and the diffuse aurora (a hazy glow).
The Original Northern Lights Promise
Sailing on The Hurtigruten Coastal Express has always been the best way to see and enjoy the aurora. We’re so confident of this that we offer you the closest thing you’ll get to a guarantee. Sail with us on our 12-day Classic Voyage between 1 October and 31 March, and if the Northern Lights don’t appear at least once within sight from the ship, we promise to give you a 6 or 7-day voyage the following Northern Lights season absolutely FREE.
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