Northern Lights May Be Visible Monday Night In Michigan

MICHIGAN — Be sure to look up tonight as the Northern Lights could dazzle Michigan skies. The Space Weather Prediction Center predicts a G1 geomagnetic storm will arrive July 23, meaning the Aurora Borealis may be visible at high altitudes in the U.S., including Michigan. The best chance to see them is Monday night from sunset to 1 a.m.

Northern Lights are seen in Northern Michigan much more often than Lower Michigan, although it isn't unheard of, WDIV reported. Much of that depends on the weather, which Monday is a toss up, with partly cloudy skies in the forecast.

Dark Sky Preserves in Michigan

Dark Sky Preserves are protected against light pollution and are ideal locations for watching shows in the sky. Michigan is home to state-designated Dark Sky Preserves located within six state parks. There also are plenty of excellent night-sky viewing opportunities across more than 15,000 square miles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The Headlands Dark Sky Park (Emmet County park) is the only internationally designated Dark Sky Park in the state and offers additional opportunities for viewing the night sky.

Dark Sky Preserves are located in the following state parks:

• Lake Hudson Recreation Area
• Negwegon State Park
• Port Crescent State Park
• Rockport Recreation Area
• Thompson's Harbor State Park
• Wilderness State Park

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