The ideal perspective for viewing Aurora is one that is uniquely yours, chosen with your own individual lifestyle and goals in mind.
Author: Melissa F. Kaelin
A writer, painter and photographer, Melissa has written many poems and short stories. She is currently seeking publication for her debut novel.
“Thirsty for the Marvelous”
“I am so thirsty for the marvelous that only the marvelous has power over me. Anything I can not transform into something marvelous, I let go. Reality doesn’t impress me.” — Anaïs Nin
2022 Year in Review
The past year brought no shortage of challenges, but it turned into an incredible part of my journey. What gives me the most joy is the sheer number of people I helped to catch the Northern Lights for the first time!
Upcoming Events in 2023
Come out for inspiration and connection. Attend one of these awesome new events in 2023!
Below the 45th Parallel: Book Release
Chase the Aurora in the mid-latitudes! Find out what it takes to catch this phenomenon in your own backyard with my new guidebook.
10 Years of Aurora Chasing
To celebrate 10 years of chasing this rare natural phenomenon, I traveled to Alaska near the 65th Parallel — where I can dance with the Aurora in her own neighborhood. The North.
Make or Break Your Shot: The Beauty of Night Sky Etiquette
Take a few easy steps to ensure everyone around you can enjoy the night sky.
Delight Your Eyes: How to View Aurora with the Unaided Eye in the States
Are you chasing a rare phenomenon you can’t even see? In the lower 48 states, the answer could be yes.
Train Your Eyes on the Sky: A Field Guide
So, you’ve chased the Northern Lights in the U.S. and come home empty-handed. You may have been looking right at the Aurora and not even realized it! This field guide will tell you how to know for sure.
On the Web
So many adventures, so little time! To make it easy, I’ve compiled the best links in one place.
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