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travel2 years ago

"Unveiling the Ultimate Guide to Experiencing the Northern Lights on a 2024 Cruise"

The best time to go on a Northern Lights cruise is from late August to late April when the nights are long and dark. While the Northern Lights can be seen at lower latitudes, the true glory of the aurora is best experienced in the Arctic Circle. Taking a cruise offers a convenient solution, with opportunities for photography, lectures, and other astronomical activities. Three recommended cruises are the Hurtigruten Astronomy Voyage, the Aurora Expeditions Northern Lights Explorer Voyage, and the Elding Reykjavík Northern Lights Cruise.

via Forbes|
#arctic-circle#astronomy#cruises
travel2 years ago

Stranded Luxury Cruise Ship in Greenland Fails Third Attempt to Free It

At least three passengers on a luxury cruise ship that ran aground in Greenland have tested positive for Covid-19, according to the ship's operator. The MV Ocean Explorer remains stuck above the Arctic Circle, despite three failed attempts to free it. The stranded passengers are in isolation and being cared for by the onboard medical team. The ship, which has passengers from Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, the UK, and the US, is awaiting assistance from a larger inspection vessel.

via NBC News|
#arctic-circle#covid-19#greenland
science-and-technology2 years ago

48-Hour Solar Storm: Earth Struck by Intense Solar Flares

A solar storm caused by multiple solar flares is expected to last 48 hours, with the main impact being a shortwave radio blackout in the Arctic Circle. The storm, caused by charged proton particles, is not expected to have significant effects on satellites, GPS, mobile networks, internet, or power grids. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) utilizes satellites like NOAA-20 to monitor and predict atmospheric disturbances.

via HT Tech|
#arctic-circle#noaa#science-and-technology
environment2 years ago

Record-breaking Heatwave Sweeps Globe, Blamed on Climate Change

Canada experienced its farthest-north 100-degree temperature ever recorded as wildfires continue to rage across the country. The Northwest Territories reached a scorching 100 degrees, the hottest temperature ever measured north of 65 degrees latitude in the Western Hemisphere. These blistering temperatures have exacerbated Canada's unprecedented wildfire crisis, with a record-breaking 22.7 million acres burned so far. The situation is worsened by dry conditions, lightning storms, and new blazes. Evacuations have been ordered in northern British Columbia, where hundreds of fires are out of control. The fire risk remains high in western Canada, and the possibility of more heat in eastern Canada could increase the fire threat.

via The Washington Post|
#arctic-circle#canada#climate-change
military2 years ago

Russian criticism as US aircraft carrier joins NATO exercises in Norway

The USS Gerald R. Ford, along with Carrier Air Wing 8 and its escorts, has made its first port call in Oslo, Norway, as part of its first global deployment. The visit prompted comments from Russian officials who called it "illogical and harmful." The carrier is expected to operate north of the Arctic Circle, and its visit is seen as a clear expression of the security guarantees provided by NATO. Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said, "This is Norway's security."

via USNI News|
#arctic-circle#military#nato
science-and-technology2 years ago

Solar Storms Strike Earth from Far Side of Sun.

A G2-class solar storm caused by coronal mass ejection (CME) clouds hitting the Earth has ionized the atmosphere around the Arctic Circle, resulting in a shortwave radio blackout condition. The storm has also caused a rare polar cap absorption event, blocking out shortwave radio frequencies and making communication impossible. The impact would have been worse if the eruption was Earth-directed. The Arctic Circle will face the two regions responsible for the event in the next seven days, and another such explosion is possible, potentially damaging satellites, mobile networks, internet services, power grids, and sensitive electronics.

via HT Tech|
#arctic-circle#cme#communication