"Beat the odds. Chase the Northern Lights in the mid-latitudes. Make your dreams come true."--Title page

10 years of aurora chasing -- Embarking on the chase: commonly used terms -- Train your eyes on the sky: a field guide -- Aurora chasing below the 45th parallel -- A simple guide to forecasting aurora in the U.S. -- The pros and cons of relying on Kp -- Sure fire signs of the aurora -- Delight your eyes: how to view the aurora with the unaided eye in the lower 48 states -- An ideal perspective: scout out the best viewing locations -- Think twice: light pollution, moon rise & that mysterious glow in the distance -- Make or break your shot: night sky etiquette -- Bonus: photography tips from the unphotographer -- Sneak preview! "The wrong parallel" -- About the author -- Presenting the digital resource guide

"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."--Amazon website