To get started, you will want to learn more about:
- Stargazing at the park
- Locations to view stars at the park: Maps
- How to get to the park: Directions
- The headquarters of the park: The historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge property
- The park is outdoor grounds, open 7pm to 7am to the general public; no physical facilities available for park guests
- No overnight camping
- Understand the moon phases of the current month
New Moon
The stages of the moon offers different viewing experiences of the stars. A new moon is when the sun and the moon are aligned, and the moon is invisible from earth. Thus, the sky is darker during a new moon, and the stars are brighter.
Below is the current year (2025) New Moon Calendar.
| January 29 | July 24 |
| February 27 | August 22 |
| March 29 | September 21 |
| April 27 | October 21 |
| May 26 | November 19 |
| June 25 | December 19 |
Clear Sky Chart for Copper Harbor, Michigan
This chart shows how clear the skies are predicted to be over the next several days.
