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.
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.
Chasing the Aurora: A Blog for Newcomers
In many parts of the world, night falls and all one has to do is look up to witness the magnificence that expands out into the atmosphere and beyond the edges of our world. In other parts, it’s not so easy.
The Pros and Cons of Relying on Kp
When you’re trying to catch the Northern Lights for the first time, it’s natural to wonder when you can see them and where. The answer to these questions, it turns out, is not so easy.
Aurora Chasing at the 42nd Parallel
When you get discouraged, take a closer look at the odds. What are the odds of capturing a vivid Northern Lights display as far south as the 42nd Parallel?
Events to Inspire in 2022
In times of difficulty and uncertainty, the world needs art and literature. Look to these public events to bring us inspiration and hope in 2022.
A Simple Guide to Aurora Forecasting in the U.S.
What causes the Northern Lights and why is it so difficult to predict? In simple terms, our planet’s Aurora are created by the solar wind that is emitted from the sun’s surface.
Inspired by Night Sky Myth & Legend
There’s more than one way to tell your story. With a new perspective, this piece shares insight into my adventures as an Aurora Chaser.
Critique & Technique
A community of writers and artists banded together to publish the Social Gap Experiment Anthology, and the finished project was beautiful. One person called it “a masterpiece.” So, I submitted our creative collection to a book contest.
2021 Year in Review
In many ways, 2021 was a wild year! It marked poignant milestones, incredible accomplishments, bittersweet endings, and exciting new beginnings. This was a year when we got vaccinated, reunited with long lost friends, and truly realized the value of having meaningful connection in our lives.
Introducing the Social Gap Experiment
Creativity. Courage. Compassion. The Social Gap Experiment is a project to bridge the gap of social distancing and use creativity to connect during the global pandemic. We shared stories of hope on social media in the summer of 2020. Now, we’ve published an anthology to support those in need.
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