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Hosted by Sages Entertainment at Stroll Cafe

Date: Tuesday, October 14th

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Stroll Cafe - 75 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Price: $10 per person

Discover the science, techniques, and tips for spotting nature’s most dazzling light show here in New Hampshire. This beginner-friendly session will cover when, where, and how to see the Northern Lights, the basics of solar activity and weather conditions, what gear to bring, and how to capture the moment on camera. Perfect for adventurers, photographers, and anyone curious about chasing the aurora — it’s your chance to bring the universe a little closer.

? Presenter: Caleigh MacPherson
Guiding us through the night sky is Caleigh MacPherson, an experienced engineer and passionate STEM advocate with a love for space exploration. She’ll share both the science and the wonder that make the aurora a truly cosmic experience.

? Support Our Host
Please support our wonderful host location, Stroll Café, by purchasing a snack or drink during the event. You can explore their delicious menu here: Stroll Café Menu

About Caleigh MacPherson

Caleigh MacPherson is an experienced engineer and STEM advocate with a passion for space exploration and science communication. A New Hampshire native, she holds master’s degrees in Engineering Management from Duke University and Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, where she specialized in Applied Spacecraft Systems.

Her journey in space began at UNH as team leader for the award-winning Lunabotics team in NASA’s Robotic Mining Competition. Today, she continues sharing her love of the cosmos as a Solar System Ambassador with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), regularly hosting and participating in community events.

Caleigh has been widely recognized for her leadership and STEM outreach, including being named the New Hampshire High Tech Council’s TechWoman of the Year and a recipient of StayWorkPlay’s Young Professional of the Year, among other honors.