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.
Best time to view the northern lights in michigan.
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.
By this time the northern lights started to show on the horizon and would gain strength as the night progressed.
From many michigan vacation rentals you may be able to view the northern lights from the comfort of home.
Bright lights and pollution only hinder a possible viewing experience.
Late fall and spring months are considered to be peak times as solar activity is the most intense.
The season of aurora borealis in the northern hemisphere lasts from august through april.
To get there head to abisko national park and ride a 20 minute chairlift to.
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.
When looking north over lake superior one.
This solar wind puts a pressure on earth s magnetic field which is.
The northern lights the northern lights are a spectacular phenomenon that are hard to predict and hard to forget.
Northern michigan sits in a great location latitude wise as the auroral oval dips further south on nights of stronger auroral activity.
Tucked on the northernmost tip of the keweenaw peninsula on the shores of lake superior copper harbor is the best viewing spot in michigan.
Best time to see northern lights.
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Here are the best places in michigan to see the northern lights in action.