Aurora Borealis Dazzles Over Lake Michigan

The Aurora Borealis (also known as The Northern Lights) appeared over Lake Michigan in Michigan City, Indiana on May 11, 2024. The Northern Lights are created from electron-charged particles from the sun (solar winds) that enter the Earth’s atmosphere. These particles that leave the surface of the sun hit the earth’s magnetic field, increasing the activity in the Earth’s atmosphere. I waited 5 hours to capture images between 10:40 – 10:55 p.m. — the 15 minutes of peak activity. What a phenomenal evening experiencing this astronomical event!

— Paul Kemiel