Aurora Borealis Dates 2024. In addition to the northern lights, iceland has glaciers, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and geothermal areas, giving it the nickname the land of ice and fire. According to the alaska travel industry association, the best time to see the northern lights is typically from aug.

A plot of sunspot numbers from 2012 showing the end of solar cycle 24, the start of solar cycle 25 from 2020. Good news — the next four to five years will provide optimal conditions for some.