Northern Lights Michigan 2024 Dates. The best time to see northern lights in michigan is during the winter months, from september to april. So i was thrilled when i learned that 2024 will apparently be the best year to see the northern lights aka the aurora borealis in nearly 20 years.

You’ll need a dark, clear night sky to see the aurora, and be prepared to stay up late, since the late night and wee morning hours (often between 10 p.m. Keep reading to find out the best moments to see the northern lights in michigan: