Cool Northern Lights Vacations Michigan Ideas. Northern lights can happen during any time of the year, but usually the best time to see them in michigan is in winter. The upper peninsula and the shores around lake superior offer prime locations to watch the northern lights.
The targeted time period of northern lights is midnight to 4 a.m. The further north you go the better your chances of seeing them throughout the year when they become active. (rob king via spaceweather.com) listen.
