Solar Storms & Cosmic Colors: Explaining the Aurora Borealis 

July 15 – Rainy Lake Visitor Center | 9:00 - 11:30 AM
July 22 – Kabetogama Visitor Center | 9:00 - 11:30 AM
July 29 – Ash River Visitor Center | 9:00 - 11:30 AM
August 5 – Crane Lake Visitor Center | 9:00 - 11:30 AM

2025 is one of the best years to witness the aurora borealis, thanks to peak solar activity in the current solar cycle!

Start your morning with a drop-in solar viewing from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM, where Voyageurs Conservancy’s dark sky specialist & NASA Solar System Ambassador will guide you in safely observing the Sun through a solar telescope. At 11:00 AM, dive into a 30-minute program exploring the science behind northern lights – why they happen, what determines their colors, why this year is ideal for viewing, and tips for catching these mesmerizing celestial displays.