Northern lights diary – February 20th 2026

Sunrise: 09:06 UTC

Sunset: 18:17 UTC

Kp: 3/9

Moon status: 12% illuminated

Forecast from Vedur.is : Clear skies above Reykjavik, good KP index. The tour is on!

Comment: The evening show exceeded our wildest expectations, and the timing was perfect! We set sail under a starry sky, with only a gentle breeze and calm seas. Just a few minutes after leaving the port, we saw the first signs of the northern lights in the sky – a delicate arc stretching from Esja to the western side of the bay. As time passed, the arcs multiplied and began to take on colors and shapes, eventually transforming into green and purple ribbons dancing directly above our heads. A truly perfect show!

Tonight´s guide: Klaudia