MI AURORA RESOURCE LIST
We’re excited to see so many follow the Michigan Aurora Chasers! Anyone can use the links provided here as go-to resources for Aurora Chasing.
The Michigan Aurora Resources list is a compilation of some of the best websites and tools used in Aurora Chasing across the world, as well as our own websites, tools, shortcuts and guides. If you need Aurora Chasing advice, you can find it here!
A brief look at the links below:
• The Beginner’s Guide for Chasing Aurora, by Patrick Grubba
• Guide to Viewing Locations
• Direct link to the Ovation Model
• UTC Time Conversions
• SWPC 3-day Forecast
• Weather maps
• Our link tree, including where to buy t-shirts!
This #MiAuroraResources post is a standing item for our Featured Section. We will reference this time and time again. These links are evergreen, and they will always be relevant. If you see this resource and find it helpful, we would appreciate your comment below!
Comments help more Aurora Chasers see informative content, even a simple emoji. Likes and Reactions have no impact on the algorithm. 
Thank you to Group Expert Jen Selwa for the beautiful Aurora photo and graphic! Please keep scrolling to browse our links.
MI AURORA RESOURCES
YOUR GO-TO LIST FOR THE BEST of #MIAURORACHASERS
- Visit our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/MiAuroraChasers
- Visit our Gratitude Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/MiAuroraLeaders
GENERAL RESOURCES USED EVERYWHERE
- READY Guide for Time Conversions from Universal Time/UTC:
https://www.ready.noaa.gov/READYtime.php - A Great Light Pollution Map:
https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/ - Direct link to Ovation Model, refresh the link anytime for updated conditions:
https://services.swpc.noaa.gov/images/aurora-forecast-northern-hemisphere.jpg - 3-Day Geomagnetic Activity Forecast from the Space Weather Prediction Center:
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/3-day-forecast - Geophysical Institute Aurora Forecast:
https://www.gi.alaska.edu/monitors/aurora-forecast - Graphical Weather Forecast:
https://graphical.weather.gov/sectors/centgrtlakes.php#tabs - Smoke and Fire monitoring map: https://fire.airnow.gov
- Space Weather Live:
https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/
Aurora Webcams Helpful to North America
- North Dakota Duel Webcam (48.1N): https://www.youtube.com/live/z8nsIKstWy4?si=fAaY6D6vd5M54IfP
- Isle Royale North Shore Webcam (48.1N): https://www.nps.gov/media/webcam/view.htm?id=A3720AFA-E940-6127-6902E95ED431184B
- Webcam in Abitibi, Quebec, Canada (48.5 N)
https://www.youtube.com/live/R5JWkp7gynY?si=5io9HKcmMontyBHr - More webcams around the world, provided by SpaceWeatherLive: https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/en/auroral-activity/webcams.html
RESOURCES DEVELOPED BY THE MICHIGAN AURORA CHASERS
- Get our best links & advice on the link tree:
https://linktr.ee/MiAuroraChasers - The Beginner’s Guide for Chasing Aurora, by Patrick Grubba
- An Empowered Guide to Viewing Locations:
https://KaelinArt.com/viewing-locations/ - Our Michigan Aurora Guides, also see the Guides Tab:
https://www.facebook.com/…/michiganaur…/learning_content - Our public website:
https://KaelinArt.com/michigan-aurora-chasers/ - Upcoming Michigan Aurora Chasers Events, also see the Events Tab:
https://KaelinArt.com/michigan-aurora-events/ - Take a moment to read up on Night Sky Etiquette:
https://KaelinArt.com/…/make-or-break-your-shot-the…/
Resources developed by Founder Melissa F. Kaelin • Author & Aurora Chaser
- Aurora Chasing Advice Blog:
https://kaelinart.com/aurora-blog/ - Melissa’s Favorite Aurora Chasing Hacks: KaelinArt.com/Aurora
- YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaTheAuroraChaser - Video: How to Read the 3-day SWPC Forecast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJylwqoOyb0 - Video: How to Use the Michigan Aurora Chasers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqFwV6Tibe0&t=12s - Video: How to Find the Featured Section in the Michigan Aurora Chasers Facebook Group:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpG6IJBx3hg&t=4s - Video: Resources and Guides for Aurora Chasing in the Michigan Aurora Chasers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0syEmxBBl0
- Book, “Beyond the 45th Parallel: A Beginner’s Guide to Chasing Aurora in the Mid-Latitudes”:
https://store.bookbaby.com/book/beyond-the-45th-parallel
Fun STUFF
- Celebrating 100K Tribute Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uQR9B77ht4&feature=youtu.be - Our Store:
https://michigan-aurora-chasers.myspreadshop.com/
Thank you! Good luck on the Aurora Chasing trail!
#MiAuroraChasers #MiAuroraGuides
The beautiful photograph provided here is by Michigan Aurora Chaser and Group Expert Jen Selwa.
melissa f. kaelin 
