November Update: New to Our Website

In the featured photograph, Aurora pillars dance over Linden, Michigan on August 12, 2024, at 2:38. Photo by Michigan Aurora Chaser Tammy Neuville on iPhone.

As you cozy up for the colder seasons and get ready for the holidays, peak Aurora season, and our darkest nights, we have good news! New features have been added to our website, bringing you more ways to learn about Aurora Chasing and enjoy this awe-inspiring pastime.

If you haven’t already, check out the video that introduces you to some key aspects of our website, which was launched in 2024. You’ll see the video embedded below. Our website has been designed as a free, public resource, so don’t hesitate to share it with your friends and family!

Many new features have been added since the website launched, including:

• Our Recommendations — Including the best apps, books, follows and more.
• Your Stories — If you have an incredible story inspired by the Michigan Aurora Chasers, you can now share it publicly on our website!
• Featuring Your News — We posted a form where you can submit your news headlines for consideration, to see the news articles promoted under our section In the Press.
• How to Join a Live Chase — Learn everything you need to know about our popular guided Aurora Chases, held in the best viewing conditions!
• MI Aurora Workshop — Our specific events pages share details to help you join the next official event hosted by the Michigan Aurora Chasers, including our annual free workshop.
• New Guides — Including tutorials, quick links, and our own primer on Night Sky Etiquette.
• A Dedicated Page for Viewing Locations — Including a new hot list of over 45 exact viewing locations where you can experience the Aurora in Michigan, the Great Lakes Region, the U.S., and beyond.
• Bios Introducing Our Team — Including links to show your support or get in on exclusive opportunities from the founder of the Michigan Aurora Chasers.
• How to Use Our Group — Always expanding, we’ve posted a page to guide you in your journey to become a successful Michigan Aurora Chaser. We’re also building an FAQ, as frequent questions come to our attention.

Need a great holiday gift idea? The beautiful new book published by Bob King, “Magnificent Aurora: Your complete guide to nature’s greatest light show,” features the Michigan Aurora Chasers in Chapter 10!

Published by the American Astronomical Society, the book is only available from Sky & Telescope: https://shopatsky.com/products/magnificent-aurora

Thanks to our Michigan Aurora Chasers whose work is showcased here including Tammy Neuville in the featured photo, and Michelle Duff Aucello in the video cover image.