Northern Lights show in Hafnarfjörður
The Northern Lights have been putting on a great show for us recently, and tonight's forecast is looking very promising. We are taking this opportunity to switch off the streetlights in the areas west of the Reykjanesbraut/Fjarðarhraun between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
It's all heading towards
There were great and beautiful Northern Lights tonight, and the City of Hafnarfjörður has decided to answer the call.
residents and switch off street lighting in selected locations. It is hoped that residents
The residents of Hafnarfjörður and other visitors and passers-by can enjoy that beautiful Northern Lights display.
which is in tonight's cards.
The Northern Lights have delighted us greatly in recent days and promise
The aurora forecast for this evening is very good. We're taking the opportunity and have decided to
Switch off street lighting in neighbourhoods west of Reykjanesbraut/Fjarðarhraun between from 6 p.m.
22-23. Thus, there will be no street lighting in North Town, South Town, West Town, Hraunum, the town centre, on
harbour area and other hills, other than the description of Reykjanesbraut, Strandgata and
Road to Reykjavik.
Let's take this unique opportunity to enjoy a unique
Light displays with the family. We're keeping our fingers crossed and hoping the activity will be
Good for the hour that the streetlights will be switched off. We encourage residents to
to take part and switch off the lights in their homes at the same time, so as to achieve the greatest possible
darkening and to keep light pollution to a minimum.
We also urge residents to take extra care in traffic and to show
consideration this hour.
The police in Hafnarfjörður, the fire brigade, HS veitur and Strætó have been
informed about the matter.
Let's enjoy the Northern Lights
in Hafnarfjörður this evening!
Photograph: Ragnar Th. Sigurðsson