Late fall and spring months are considered to be peak times as solar activity is the most intense.
Best time to view the northern lights in michigan.
When looking north over lake superior one.
Without getting too technical the aurora borealis more commonly known as the northern lights is caused by a chain reaction of released energy from solar particles reacting with earth s magnetic field.
Check out the best places in michigan to see the northern lights.
One of best places to view the northern lights on the planet is the mountaintop aurora sky station in swedish lapland.
I was beyond thrilled august 30 31 2019 ended up sparking a few g1 level events.
You also need maximum darkness and clear skies to be able to see aurora borealis.
Here are the best places in michigan to see the northern lights in action.
Northern michigan sits in a great location latitude wise as the auroral oval dips further south on nights of stronger auroral activity.
The northern lights the northern lights are a spectacular phenomenon that are hard to predict and hard to forget.
By this time the northern lights started to show on the horizon and would gain strength as the night progressed.
This solar wind puts a pressure on earth s magnetic field which is.
Michigan is home to more than 300 waterfalls 2 500 miles of trails and 11 000 inland lakes but did you know it s also one of the best places in the world to view the northern lights.
Bright lights and pollution only hinder a possible viewing experience.
The season of aurora borealis in the northern hemisphere lasts from august through april.
Tucked on the northernmost tip of the keweenaw peninsula on the shores of lake superior copper harbor is the best viewing spot in michigan.
From many michigan vacation rentals you may be able to view the northern lights from the comfort of home.
To get there head to abisko national park and ride a 20 minute chairlift to.
Their occurrence is tied to the activity of the sun and the solar wind caused by the eruption of spots on the sun s surface.