Rite of Passage on the Manitou Passage

Rite of Passage Part 2 by Captures by Ethan

Here’s an incredible photo of the Northern Lights dancing over the Manitou Passage in Lake Michigan last night from Sleeping Bear Point. South Manitou Island is to the right, North Manitou Island to the left & The Crib (North Manitou Shoal Light) is in the center. Ethan’s father Elmer Hohnke recently passed away and he shares:

I’ve been a little quiet lately on here as my dad passed away a few weeks ago and needed to step back for a while. Since then I’ve been needing a mental health break chasing the night sky, as that is my true escape. With the peak of the Perseids meteor shower as well as anticipation of a coronal mass ejection(s), AND a clear night..last night was the perfect night. It wound up being so much more than perfect. The aurora made an appearance and danced from just after sunset to just before sunrise. The night sky did so many different things and so many different colors were present. I also felt the presence of my dad with me last night and it was something I can’t even put into words. I love you, forever and always. This night will hold closer to me than any other night.

This is a great reminder of the pain this world can hold for us all and the fact that many you will see today are grappling with similar pain. Please grant them grace & here’s hoping for a lifting of all our spirits … and a continued run of absolutely banging auroras!!

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