Northern Lights Retreat Copper Harbor Mi

Copper Harbor Tucked on the northernmost tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula on the shores of Lake Superior, Copper Harbor is the best viewing spot in Michigan. This tiny hamlet sits 30 miles from the nearest town, creating a near-complete lack of light pollution that makes it easier to see the lights dance across the sky.

While you can occasionally catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis in the summer, winter offers a higher sighting probability. If you’re staying in one of Copper Harbor’s adorable downtown vacation rentals, bring snowshoes and hike out to Hunter’s Point Park to watch for the lights on the shore.

Northern lights is one of the most beautiful natural phenomena. Stunning displays color the skies in green, pink, red, and purple. This natural wonder is caused by a solar wind when energetic particles float through the magnetic field of the earth. It usually occurs during periods of peak solar activity.

The Upper Peninsula with its shoreline along Lake Superior is the premiere aurora-watching location in Michigan. The area has many spots without light pollution, trees, and tall buildings that could spoil the view. Houghton offers many potentially good spots for aurora enthusiasts.