February Full Moon

full moon

February 12, 2025 @ All Day – The February full moon is known as the Snow Moon as it a month of big snowfalls. Some areas and cultures call it the Hungry Moon as it is a time of scarce food while others call it the Bear Moon as bear cubs are born(they don’t leave the den until early April).

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.

Northern Lights March 2025

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

March 17, 2025 – March 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 4:30 am – Chance of Northern Lights March 2025 The extended forecast shows a good chance of northern lights for the northern half of Minnesota from March 17-18 and March 25-28. We will be backĀ  and update daily with best times. Learn more about northern lights and stargazing

sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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