Let’s see, if I started chasing the Northern Lights in 2012, that means I’ve been chasing the Aurora now for 12 years. It’s crazy to imagine, and yet, I’m more fascinated by the adventure than any year before!

Now, I have an entire year of giving public talks and programs on the books, and I even held my first self-designed Aurora Chasing Retreat in Northern Michigan in December. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I’m excited to travel farther and mentor beginners even more in the coming year!

Get in on these exciting events, where I will be speaking and signing my book “Below the 45th Parallel: The Beginner’s Guide to Chasing Aurora in the Great Lakes Region.” The book is now sold in Michigan’s two international dark sky parks, as well as many independent bookstores and large online retailers like BN.com and Amazon.

Upcoming Events

University Low Brow Astronomers Meeting

Astronomy Program Featuring Melissa F. Kaelin

“Outsmart Space Weather Forecasts to Catch Aurora in Your Backyard”
7:30pm, Friday, January 19, 2024
Detroit Observatory, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Night Photo Summit, with National Parks at Night

Featuring Over 35 presenters

“Make the Dream A Reality: Chasing Auroras in the Mid-Latitudes”
12:45-1:45pm, Saturday, February 3, 2024
Virtual: Register at npsummit.live/melissa

Chasing Aurora at the 45th Parallel

Library Program Featuring Melissa F. Kaelin

6-7pm, Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Otsego County Library
Gaylord, Michigan

2nd Annual Michigan Aurora Chasers Workshop

Featuring Several Michigan Aurora Chasers

Noon-6pm, Saturday, March 16, 2024
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Mackinac City, Michigan

2nd Annual Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival

Featuring Many Presenters

April 11-13, 2024
Keweenaw International Dark Sky Park
Copper Harbor, Michigan

Chasing the Aurora Below the 45th Parallel

Library Program Featuring Melissa F. Kaelin

6:30pm, Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Bay County Library
Bay County, Michigan

Aurora Summit 24: Celebrating the Art, Culture, Science, and Photography of the Aurora

Featuring a Keynote Speaker, Hands-On Photography Clinics, Aurora Chasing and Many Presenters

October 18-20, 2023
Red Cliff, Wisconsin
Details: TheAuroraSummit.com

For more information and details about these events, visit the News and Events page on my website. You’ll find admission details and links to register: KaelinArt.com/news-and-events