Check in now to see the March solar eclipse – the phenomenon on March 20 will not be repeated until 2026.
The eclipse will cause 99 per cent of the sun to be blocked by the moon – and Iceland is said to be one of the best countries to see it.
The country’s low-cost airline Wow Air is offering trips to the country from £49 each ay to celebrate.
The airline has also released a number of tips for those looking to take pictures:
* Be sure to use eye protection, the sun may be partially covered throughout but is as strong as usual.
* A special solar filter is key for photographing an eclipse, again to protect the photographer’s eyes.
* Try and photograph the whole process, it will make for a great series of shots.
* Longer the lens the better, the sun is 149,600,000km away.
* Set the ISO to the minimum value, mode to manual, fastest shutter speed.
* Take focus on the sun by focussing on a faraway object as the sun is too bright. Once the setting is found, then take a shot of the sun and check the LCD screen for any blurriness.
* Get shooting! And don’t worry about the sun’s position, editing will take care of that.
* Finally, don’t forget to take a look (through sunglasses), there’s no other chance until 2026!
There’s also the chance to catch the Northern Lights on the same trip – from the air. Wow’s late flight from Gatwick departs at 19.40 – arriving in Iceland at 22.50. With the last hour in darkness, grab a window seat to see if you can spot them.
See www.wowair.co.uk for more