Chase the Northern Lights in your own backyard! Find out what it takes to view this rare natural phenomenon in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S. This guide caters to beginners with real advice for chasing in the mid-latitudes, which could include any location near or below the 45th Parallel. The advice is brought to you by the founder of the Michigan Aurora Chasers, which is a group of over 50,000 Aurora Chasers established in January 2021. Melissa F. Kaelin is a talented writer and community leader who has helped hundreds of people see the Northern Lights for the first time.