Residents of northern U.S. states could have the opportunity to see the northern lights Thursday night. Here's what to know about viewing in Michigan.

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 ...

A total lunar eclipse, viewable from Michigan, will occur overnight Thursday into Friday. The eclipse will peak at 2:59 a.m. Friday, with the moon appearing red due to sunlight filtering through Earth ...

COPPER HARBOR, MI – This dark sky festival showcases the spectacular stargazing of Michigan’s northernmost peninsula. The third annual U.P. Dark Sky Festival is scheduled for April 24-26 at the ...