潮流报告

潮流报告

Strategies to Light-Catching

Apart from a bit of luck, you also need to know some basic skills before you set off for the date with the Goddess Aurora. So, what exactly do you have to do?

追光攻略

观赏极光除了一点儿运气之外，也需要一定的技巧。想要与神秘而美丽的欧若拉女神相会，需要提前做好哪些准备呢？

Aurora Forecast

One month before your trip, you can start work on the aurora forecast. A few useful auroral forecast websites show you the best time to hunt for the natural wonder. An essential index is called the KP index, which measures the dynamics of aurora. When the KP index is above 2.5, observers are more likely to be able to see the aurora with the naked eye; when it is above 4, watchers can see clearly an entire sky of north light dancing above.When you arrive in the country of your choice, you can go to the second website below to check out the real time forecast. And when it tells you that the KP index of one specific night is above 4, then you should pick that day to see the aurora. You can also download these two APPs: Aurora Now and Aurora

Forecast

Recommended websites:

http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/

Europe/20171121 (28-day aurora forecast)

http://www.aurora-service.eu/aurora-forecast/

(Accurate aurora forecast within three days)

极光预测

在出发前一个月左右，就可以开始关注极光预测网站，以定好最终的出行时间。衡量极光强弱的一个很重要的指数是KP值，当KP值到达2.5以上时，观测者有机会用肉眼看到极光，当KP值在4以上时，观测者可以看到整个天空漫天飞舞的极光。当你去到目的地国家的时候，可以打开第二个网站查看实时极光强度预测，如果在未来某天有K值大于4的大爆发，可以适当调整行程以获得最佳的追光体验。此外手机端可以下载 Aurora Now、Aurora Forecast等软件进行极光预测。

28天极光预测：http://www.gi.alaska.edu/

AuroraForecast/Europe/20171121

3天以内比较准确的极光预测：http://www.aurora

service.eu/aurora-forecast/

Weather Forecast

Fine weather is also important for the making of aurora.When you encounter the rainstorm or heavy snowfall, more often than not, you are not going to see the aurora this time. It is advisable to do some research on the local weather forecast at least three or four days in advance. You might want to check a few weather forecast websites just to be sure.

Recommended website: https://www.yr.no/?spr=eng

天气预测

天气对于观测极光也非常重要，如果恰好遇上当地的暴雨或者暴雪时期，天空中云量比较多的话，极光也是很难看到的。建议提前一周或者三四天了解当地天气状况，做好准备才能万无一失，可以通过几个比较著名的气象预测网站或者百度一下来 了 解。https://www.yr.no/?spr=eng

Photographic Equipment

You need a tri-pod and a DSLR camera that can do long exposure.Most local tour groups lend tripods for free.If you go by car,remember to take a tripod that stands firm, since it is usually very windy outside,and it might even rain sometimes. Also,prepare a few more lithium batteries since cameras are more power-consuming in cold weather.

摄影设备

拍摄极光需要能长时间曝光的单反相机和三脚架。如果是报名当地旅行团的追极光团的话，大部分是会免费提供三脚架的，如果是自驾游追极光的话，一定记得携带稳定性能比较好的三脚架。相机在寒冷的天气下耗电会比较快，有条件可以多备几个锂电池。

Dress Right

The cold Arctic climate demands extra warm clothing, especially since you will be standing still outside for extended periods of time. Take Tromso for example, the local temperature at night time in December is about -10°. You will need thermal underwear, warm sweaters, a jacket, a scarf, a hat and gloves.Choose footwear somewhat larger than normal to allow space for insulating air and socks, and make sure that all your clothes are waterproof, since you might be walking through the snowfield when necessary. Take some heating pads with you, since the temperature might fall below -30° if you are in the north of Finland.保暖衣物

以特罗姆瑟12月份观看极光的行程为例，晚上气温大概是零下10度左右，需要准备滑雪裤/滑雪服（冲锋衣）、保暖内衣、防寒帽、抓绒手套、滑雪袜、雪地靴，一句话就是，全副武装！最重要的是，这些衣物要防水，因为追极光可能会徒步穿越雪地，如果衣物进水了那种感觉真的太难受了。暖宝宝如果有条件的话可以准备一下。

Book a hotel

If you are not in a rush, you might want to stay a few more days in the place you plan to catch the aurora, so that you could schedule your trips more flexibly according to the local weather. During peak season, the most popular auroral hotels are usually fully booked. If you want a perfect trip, be sure to book your hotel at least one month in advance.

预订酒店

如果时间宽裕，可以考虑在观极光地点多待几天，以根据当地天气调整行程。由于一般到12月份以后，几个比较著名的极光酒店都会被订满，所以如果想获得一个完美的体验，建议提前一个月以上预订酒店。

（Peng Gaofeng, contract photographer for Ctrip）