As the moon, Venus, and Saturn align to create a captivating smiley face in the sky before sunrise this Friday morning, there’s even more reason to look up. We are in the midst of International Dark ...

These spots along Lake Superior offer stellar stargazing and the potential to spot the elusive aurora thanks to their dark ...

MACKINAW CITY — There's nothing as special as looking up at the stars on a dark summer night in Northern Michigan, and there's no better place to do it than the Headlands International Dark Sky Park.

Orchard Beach State Park north of Manistee. Photo by Kris Riley International Dark Sky Week starts today, and a number of Northern Michigan state parks will stay open for extended hours through Sunday ...

If your idea of the best vacation ever involves seeing the sky light up with the green and purple ribbons of the aurora borealis, or getting that epic picture of the Milky Way, you'll want to put ...

At the northern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where rugged cliffs jut out toward Lake Superior, Keweenaw County is known for its rich biodiversity and opportunities for outdoor recreation. One of ...

The Orionids, which began Oct. 2, will continue to be active until Nov. 12, 2025. The meteor shower will peak Oct. 22-23.

Three meteor showers are active over Michigan skies, with peaks approaching. And a pair of comets are joining the show.

Saturn could be more visible than typical this weekend for Michigan stargazers. Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun in the solar system, will be in opposition Sunday, Sept. 21 — appearing opposite ...