Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Ireland

Inishowen Peninsula and the Northern LightsThe Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal is a stunning example of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Sculptured by the Atlantic’s waves and winds for millennia, it’s northern most point, coque samsung a5 2017 personnalise Malin Head, is the very definition of wild and is one of the best vantage points from which to view the Northern Lights in Ireland.

There is very little light pollution on Inishowen coque samsung s7 s view so if bracing into the biting winds on Malin Head to watch the ‘lights’ isn your coque samsung galaxy a3 6 personnalisé thing, you can always visit Moville on the eastern side coque samsung galaxy grand plus humoristique of Inishowen for a more sheltered view. The picturesque town over looking Lough Foyle has coque samsung j6 personnalise an old coque samsung galaxy a3 2017 game of thrones Victorian park which has a bandstand to shelter from the winds.

Dunree Head on the western side also offers shelter in coque samsung a50 boulanger the form of the decommissioned Dunree Fort now a museum and has several nature walks and a beautiful beach in a small bay to keep you occupied during the day.

What are the Northern LightsThe Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are one of the most mystical and awe inspiring displays to be found in nature. Charged particles coque p8 huawei licorne in the solar wind collide with the Earth’s magnetosphere at the North Pole causing multicoloured displays of swirling light in the night coque samsung s4 citation sky.

Can I really see the ‘Lights’ from DonegalDepending on the strength of the Solar Wind, the Aurora can be seen in latitudes south of the Arctic Circle. coque iphone While it is impossible to predict what type coque samsung galaxy s7 edge antichoc of display may occur, the lights will usually appear in the northern horizon but can sometimes appear directly overhead as they would at the North Pole.

When is the best time to see themThere is no guarantee that the lights will appear but the best time to try and catch them is in Winter and Spring. coque huawei Predicating an appearance of an Aurora can only really coque integral huawei p8 lite 2017 be done on the day and then there is coque samsung trend lite 2 basket nba no guarantee it will happen. bracelet bijoux If coque samsung galxy note 9 the forecast is for clear skies, travel to Inishowen and hope for the best.

Can I photograph the AuroraIt can be done with the right sort of camera and lens. A tripod is essential as you’ll need a 8 to 20 second exposure depending on the lens, iso coque samsung galaxy s6 en coque lion huawei p8 lite 2017 bois and aperture.

Where do I stayIf you’re going to travel all that way, you’re going to have to make a weekend of it. Besides, if you coque samsung s6 resistante miss the Aurora on the first night you might still catch it on the second. There’s plenty to do in coque samsung galaxy grand prime personnalisable pas cher the meantime with lots of walks coque huawei p8 2017 licorne and beaches and you can even try your hand ‘as Gaelige’ with the locals in their very particular dialect. coque huawei Inishowen has no shortage of accommodation from the Sandrock coque samsung galaxy s4 trop jolie Holiday Hostel in Malin Head (cash only no cards) to the 4 star Redcastle coque samsung j5 animal Hotel in Moville.

What do I need to bringA proper coat that can protect you from those disney coque huawei p8 Atlantic winds with warm layers underneath. A flask of warm soup or tea would make the time pass that bit easier while waiting in the cold.

Don’t be a light polluterBe aware of other Aurora seekers and turn your lights off outside and inside your car. It’s not uncommon for people to leave their car engine’s running so they can shelter from the wind. bijoux pas cher Keep the use of torches to a minimum and dim the illumination on your phone so your eyes can adjust more easily to the natural light.

How do I get thereThe best coque samsung s7 claires way is by car. Malin Head is over 4 hours from Dublin, over 4.5 from Galway and coque huawei p8 lite 2017 en relief over 6 hours from Cork.