How To See The Northern Lights In Michigan This Week

MICHIGAN — The Northern Lights might flash across Michigan skies this week. According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, a G1 geomagnetic storm will arrive June 26 through June 27, meaning the Aurora Borealis may be visible at high altitudes in the U.S., including Michigan. The best chance to see them is the night of June 26 and June 27.‘

The bright dancing lights of the aurora are actually collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth's atmosphere. The lights are seen above the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres.

They are known as 'Aurora borealis' in the north and 'Aurora Australis' in the south.. Auroral displays appear in many colors although pale green and pink are the most common. Shades of red, yellow, green, blue, and violet have been reported.

The lights appear in many forms from patches or scattered clouds of light to streamers, arcs, rippling curtains or shooting rays that light up the sky with an eerie glow.

Looking for the best place to see the magic? Check out three of Michigan's best locations to catch the Northern Lights.

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