FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I find definitions for the terms and acronyms used in Aurora Chasing?
   Visit the Space Weather Prediction Center website to find their glossary in the footer: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/content/space-weather-glossary
   
   
2. Where do I find the Aurora Forecast?
   At the Michigan Aurora Chasers, we do all of our forecasting inside social media groups — namely the Facebook Group, until we gain enough followers to be eligible for an Instagram Broadcast Channel. Please join the Facebook Group to see our predictions at the top of the group. No forecasts are posted on this website.
   
   Many different resources offer forecasting for space weather and the resulting Aurora. You can find some of the best sources on our MI Aurora Resources list: MichiganAuroraChasers.com/MI-Aurora-Resources
   
   
3. How do you find the Featured Section inside the Facebook Group?
   The Featured section, which also appears as a tab, sits at the top of the Facebook Group, below the group name and the list of members. It may be hidden under a drop-down arrow, and it may also be called “Announcements” on some devices. For help finding the Featured posts and Aurora Forecasts, please watch our video explainer: How to Find the Featured Section.
   
   
4. How can I attend a Live Chase to catch the Northern Lights with the help of an expert guide?
   Learn more about the Live Chase under our Events page: https://michiganaurorachasers.com/events/live-chase/
   

This page is a work in progress!

The featured photo is by Michigan Aurora Chaser Rachel VanFossen, taken in Mackinaw City, Michigan on October 10, 2024.

Updated October 13, 2024