Northern Lights February 27

purple and green northern lights above pines on the north shore mn

February 27, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Chance of Northern Lights February 27 The forecast for Thursday night February 27 6-9pm is for a FAIR chance of northern lights for the northern half of Minnesota. Get to the darkest spot you can for the best viewing. Learn more about northern lights and stargazing

March Full Moon

full moon

March 14, 2025 @ All Day – The March full moon is known as the Worm Moon because (in warmer climates) it is when the earthworms start coming up out of the soil. It makes more sense to call it the Sugar Moon on the North Shore as maple sap typically begins to run in late March.

Community Science Day at Split Rock

aerial view of split rock lighthouse, fog signal building and lightkeeper's homes on a cliff above lake superior

May 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Split Rock Lighthouse and the Bell Museum are teaming up to bring hands-on STEAM fun to the North Shore! Families and kids of all ages can explore exciting activities, and everyone will have the chance to safely view the Sun through a special solar-filtered telescope (weather permitting). While the lighthouse is closed for construction, you […]

sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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