Blue Moon Supermoon Sturgeon Moon
August 30, 2023 – August 31, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 6:45 am – Once in a blue moon, a month will have two full moons, the second is known as the blue moon. About 3-4 times per year we have supermoons – when the moon is closest to earth and appears the brightest, up to 30% brighter than other full moons. The Sturgeon moon happens every August as […]
Northern Lights Friday May 31
May 31, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Huge chance of Northern Lights Friday May 31 from dusk to about 10 pm for all but the southern most part of Minnesota. Get to the darkest spot as early as you can as the storm will be going strong from about 1pm on. Learn more about northern lights and stargazing
Best Stargazing June
June 6, 2024 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm – New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – look due north after the sun has set and find the Big Dipper constellation [see photo] with its telltale 3-star handle and 4-star dipper. In the summer, the dipper is […]
Northern Lights June 10
June 10, 2024 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Find the best stargazing dates on the North Shore. There is a good chance to see the Aurora Borealis aka ‘northern lights’ tonight. Watch from dusk until 10:30pm in the skies to the north. The forecast is for all of Minnesota except the southernmost 50 miles.
Best Stargazing July
July 5, 2024 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm – New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – look due north after the sun has set and find the Big Dipper constellation [see photo] with its telltale 3-star handle and 4-star dipper. In the summer, the dipper is […]
July Full Moon
July 21, 2024 @ All Day – Full moons have many names derived from various cultures reflecting what was happening in the natural world. The July full moon is known as the Buck Moon as it is when new antlers of buck deer grow. It is also known as the Salmon Moon, Raspberry Moon, Thunder Moon, and Hay Moon.
Keeper’s View Event
July 26, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Join us as we celebrate Split Rock Lighthouse’s 114th birthday! Visit on July 26th from 6:30 pm to 10 pm to enjoy food from Rustic Inn, watch a 13-minute film, and join a 20-minute guided tour. Learn about the dangers of the North Shore and the risks faced by Split Rock’s keepers and their families. […]
Aurora Borealis – July 30
July 30, 2024 @ 1:00 am – 11:45 pm – the northern lights are likely to be out! Look to the sky at in the early morning hours (1am to dawn) on Tuesday July 30 and again at dusk. A nice size geomagnetic storm will begin Monday, July 29, but much of the peak will be during daylight hours. Since storms can change, you can […]
Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Jackie Scherer
August 3, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and wildlife photographers of the area. For the month of August our featured photographer is Jackie Scherer. Born and raised in Minnesota, Jackie has always had an interest in photography. However, […]
Best Stargazing August
August 4, 2024 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm – New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – look due north after the sun has set and find the Big Dipper constellation [see photo] with its telltale 3-star handle and 4-star dipper. In the summer, the dipper is […]
Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse
August 7, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm – To celebrate our dark skies, we will start the night off with a presentation by Bob King on the Northern Lights. He will cover what causes them, their forms, and how best to view them. Bob writes for Sky & Telescope and teaches community education astronomy in Duluth. He also pens the Astro Bob blog […]
Aurora Borealis – August 9-10
August 9, 2024 – August 10, 2024 @ 9:30 pm – 4:00 am – The northern lights are likely to be out! Get outside art dusk for the best chance to see northern lights on Friday, August 9 and on Saturday August 10! This forecast is for everywhere north of the Twin Cities across the entire state of Minnesota. Find the best stargazing dates on the North Shore.
Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Jackie Scherer
August 10, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and wildlife photographers of the area. For the month of August our featured photographer is Jackie Scherer. Born and raised in Minnesota, Jackie has always had an interest in photography. However, […]
Perseids Meteor Shower
August 11, 2024 – August 12, 2024 @ 11:00 pm – 5:00 am – The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are active from mid-July until late August and will peak Aug. 11 according to the AMS. The moon sets about midnight, leaving most of the night to watch the meteor shower. Viewers can start observing […]
August Full Moon
August 19, 2024 @ All Day – Full Moon, Super moon, Blue Moon! This full moon is as close to the earth as the moon gets (super moon) and is the 4th moon of the seaon (instead of the normal 3), making it a blue moon. Full moons have many names derived from various cultures reflecting what was happening in the natural […]
