Chasing Hacks

My Favorite Aurora Chasing Hacks:

Refresh this link anytime to see projected Aurora activity, as measured just outside of Earth’s atmosphere: Ovation Model
Locate dark skies near you on a Light Pollution Map
Find a viewing location anywhere with An Empowered Guide to Viewing Locations*
Track powerful substorms with ORANGE ALERTS or stronger, using push notifications on the Telegram Chat for Aurora Alerts U.K., a.k.a Glendale App
Examine the trends of “That Pesky Bz” (the gatekeeper for Aurora) over a period of time: ACE Real Time Solar Wind Data
View data and predictions for Aurora activity: Space Weather Prediction Center and Subscription Service
Look for blips indicating substorms with the real-time Auroral Electrojet index from Kyoto: Real-Time AE Index

* Learn more from my work for the Michigan Aurora Chasers, including a list of over 45 exact viewing locations!

The Michigan Aurora Chasers help people experience the Northern Lights in Michigan and surrounding areas, with public resources.

The annual Aurora Summit brings Northern Lights enthusiasts together for a three-day convention in the Great Lakes region of the U.S.

Experience a four-day celebration of stargazing, science, creativity, and community in one of the best dark sky destinations in the Midwest.