THE BEST PLACES TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Although we cannot guarantee you will see the Northern Lights during your adventure, you can track the Northern Lights forecast.
Experience the awe-inspiring Northern Lights and pristine dark skies with Voyageurs Outfitters at StarLite Island, located in the heart of Voyageurs National Park. StarLite Island offers unparalleled stargazing and Northern Lights viewing, far from city lights, in one of the country’s few designated International Dark Sky Parks. Here, you’ll witness the vibrant auroras dancing across the night sky, casting reflections on the calm waters of Rainy Lake.
Whether you’re visiting during peak Northern Lights seasons in fall and winter or enjoying the summer constellations, StarLite Island provides an unforgettable celestial experience. As the sun sets, the sky comes alive with stars, planets, and the Milky Way visible to the naked eye, offering perfect conditions for astrophotography and dark sky enthusiasts.
At StarLite Island, you can enjoy luxury accommodations in a geodesic dome, complete with full amenities, making your stargazing adventure as comfortable as it is magical. Let Voyageurs Outfitters guide you to one of the best Northern Lights viewing locations in Minnesota, where the wonders of the universe are on full display.
Book your Northern Lights and dark sky experience with Voyageurs Outfitters today and immerse yourself in the beauty of the cosmos at StarLite Island.
IONS MAKE DIFFERENT COLORS
Oxygen atoms emit green and sometimes red light, while nitrogen is more orange or red.
THEY ARE VISIBLE FROM SPACE
Satellites can take pictures of the aurora from Earth’s orbit — and the images they get are pretty striking
OTHER PLANETS HAVE THEM
Auroras on either Jupiter or Saturn are much larger and more powerful than on Earth, because those planets’ magnetic fields are orders of magnitude more intense.
NORTHERN LIGHTS LOOK LIKE FIRE
The temperature of the upper atmosphere can reach thousands of degrees Fahrenheit. The density of the air is so low that a thermometer would register temperatures far below zero where aurora displays occur.
DID YOU KNOW!
There is virtually no light pollution in and around Voyageurs and in fact we are working with the Dark Skies Association to gain our own Dark Skies Designation, a designation that few places on the planet can have.