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Guiding You to the Northern Lights

It gives me joy to lead everyone under the stars to the Northern Lights!

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Breathe

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Embracing A Creative Expansion

When in the presence of the Aurora, three main phases occur that hint at what’s to come: Onset, expansion, and recovery. On my own journey, it seems fitting that this season has been one of expansion.

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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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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.

Early Silhouettes, No. 2

Untitled Acrylic on canvas, 14×11, by Melissa F Kaelin September 2011

Early Silhouettes, No. 1

Untitled Acrylic on canvas, 14×11, by Melissa F Kaelin September 2011

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Are you ready to catch the Northern Lights?! Even as we continue toward Solar Minimum around the year 2030, there will be many opportunities to see the Aurora, especially in northern Michigan and the northernmost states! It all comes down to learning the game, or watching for alerts in your area. That’s why I created the @miaurorachasers — to help you catch the Aurora in your backyard! Thanks to the @Mi_Sci Michigan Science Center for introducing us to Detroit skywatchers, and best of luck to you all! These photos were taken just north of the 42nd Parallel— not far from Detroit — in Pinckney, Michigan, at our #LiveChase, on November 12th, 2025. Happy Chasing!! 💥🌎☄️😎 Every day is a great day for a hike with your dog! Or at least, I can count on one hand the few days that aren’t… 😅 For the love of sunset! This is how we “evening”! Taking a walking tour of the venue for @AuroraSummit 26 was like walking through an architectural and scenic dream! Can’t wait to bring our celebration of the Northern Lights to Houghton, Michigan in November! Registration opens in June: TheAuroraSummit.com The sound of strong men in the U.S. who are courageous enough to reject what is happening to women like their sisters, daughters and mothers, at the hands of other American men, should be DEAFENING.

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