Stargazing

April 5-12, 2021 is International Dark Sky Week. There are multiple events happening around the world to show appreciation for having the ability to look up and see the stars above us. There are multiple viewing areas at the Lodge and around the tip of the Keweenaw. International Dark Sky Week is organized by the …

Lyrids Meteor Showers occur in late April each year. This year, the peak viewing period is overnight on April 21-22.  The moon is currently waxing (growing) during this time, with it expected to be around 68% illuminated. The brightness of the moon might make difficult to view the meteor showers, thus getting up early before …