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Aurora curls, which can normally only be detected on sensitive instruments, were just caught on video in Iceland. Jeff Dai, an astrophotographer and amateur astronomer, was at the Kerid Crater in Iceland on Jan. 16 when he noticed aurora curls above him. Aurora curls are rare, so even scientists don’t have a definitive answer to how they form or why they happen, according to the BBC, but it’s believed they are part of the magnetic waves that help create auroras.

Expedia’s top trending aurora destination is Lapland, Finland; followed by Churchill, Canada; and Alta, Norway.

The most popular destinations to see Northern Lights this year have been revealed by Expedia as well as the cheapest time to book.

The travel tech company has also published an e-magazine providing what to know in planning such a trip.

This year's hotspots are looking a whole lot cooler with the rise of Northern Lights tourism, spurred by reports that the astronomical phenomenon will be extraordinarily visible in 2024. According to a survey commissioned by Expedia®, almost three-quarters of Canadians (71%) aspire to see the Northern Lights in their lifetime but haven't yet crossed the item off their bucket-list1. Travelling to see the Aurora Borealis is more in-demand than going on an African Safari (44%), exploring Japan duri