Happy New Year!!! I hope some of you got to experience the Aurora from the G4 Storms that danced across the globe (and above the clouds), bringing nature’s fireworks to this exciting New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! The year of 2024 was so unexpected. It brought opportunities to do things and travel to…
Author: Melissa F. Kaelin
A writer, artist and speaker, Melissa is inspired by nature and travel. She is an Aurora Chaser and author of several books.
Catch the Corona in the Mid-Latitudes
The corona is a type of Aurora that’s unmistakable, creating elaborate formations in the center of the night sky.
An Inspiring Opportunity in Iceland
Is it a dream? In November, I’ll travel to Iceland as an Aurora tour guide!
Hope for Aurora Chasers after an Epic Fail
Keep hope alive! When I first started chasing Aurora over 12 years ago, I made every mistake in the book. It took me over one year and five epically failed attempts before I caught my first Aurora.
The Best Aurora Event of the Year
Photograph by Aurora Summit Presenter Greg Ash Numbers are racing through my mind lately. The number of states and countries represented. The number of talented presenters featured. The number of days remaining. The number of Aurora Chasers who will gather in 2024. It can only mean one thing! It’s almost time for the next Aurora…
On the Web
Welcome to my adventures in Aurora Chasing, writing and nature. Browse this list for links to the latest and greatest! Or you can find these projects and more at linktr.ee/mfkaelin.
A Forecast Is A Forecast Is A Forecast
When forecasting Aurora, scientists simply don’t have enough data and eyes on outer space to know the whole story behind each instance of strong solar activity, which leads to low-latitude Aurora.
Official Book Release Party
You’re invited to the Official Book Release Party for “Beyond the 45th Parallel,” the 2nd Edition of my guidebook.
Seven Ways to Find an Aurora Viewing Location
So, you want to see the Aurora! Here are seven ways to find a great Aurora Viewing Location, which are included in my new Empowered Guide.
Become an Empowered Chaser
So, you want to see the Aurora! The first thing you might ask is “Where should I go?” A new guide has the answers. Photo courtesy of Gary Syrba.
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