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Experience the Dark Skies of Michigan
What Can I See Tonight?
Mercury
Difficult to see
Try after sunset
Venus
Fairly good visibility
View just before sunrise
Mars
Very difficult to see
Visible only after sunset
Jupiter
Perfect visibility
View in the early morning
Saturn
Great visibility
View after sunset
Uranus
Average visibility
Up most of the night
Neptune
Difficult to see
View after sunset
View more details, including interactive maps, about the night sky tonight.
What Can I See Tonight?
Mercury
Difficult to see
Try after sunset
Venus
Fairly good visibility
View just before sunrise
Mars
Very difficult to see
Visible only after sunset
Jupiter
Perfect visibility
View in the early morning
Saturn
Great visibility
View after sunset
Uranus
Average visibility
Up most of the night
Neptune
Difficult to see
View after sunset
View more details, including interactive maps, about the night sky tonight.
Where Are the Best Places to See the Night Sky?
Escape light pollution and witness a night sky brimming with stars, thanks to these incredible spots. And don't forget the Upper Peninsula – it offers some truly exceptional night sky viewing opportunities!
DarkSky International Parks
Dark sky parks are designated by the DarkSky International.
A Headlands Dark Sky Park, opens a new window
B Keweenaw Dark Sky Park, opens a new window
C Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, opens a new window
D Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary, opens a new window
Dark Sky Preserves
Dedicated by the State of Michigan as a Dark Sky Preserve, open 24 hours. These specially protected areas are marked with signage.
E Lake Hudson Recreation Area, opens a new window
F Port Crescent State Park, opens a new window - No winter plowing, visitors can hike from the parking lot to the preserve.
G Negwegon State Park, opens a new window - No winter plowing.
H Rockport Recreation Area, opens a new window - Plowed in the winter.
I Thompson's Harbor State Park, opens a new window - Plowed in the winter.
J Wilderness State Park, opens a new window - No winter plowing; however, area near park headquarters is plowed.
Other Dark Places to Visit
K Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, opens a new window
L Isle Royale National Park, opens a new window
M Whitefish Point, opens a new window
N Tahquamenon Falls State Park, opens a new window
O Porcupine Mountains State Park, opens a new window
