Park · MI, US
Headlands
Headlands International Dark Sky Park is a lakeshore park at 15675 Headlands Rd near Mackinaw City, Michigan, designated in 2011. The grounds are open 24 hours every day, but camping is not allowed. White light is banned in the viewing area, red-filtered flashlights are sold on site, and the shore runs about 10 degrees colder than expected.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | MI |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Mackinaw City |
| Certified | 2011 |
| Coordinates | 45.7777, -84.7793 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/headlands-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 7:06 AM EST. Sets 4:36 PM EST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
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