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Product snapshot
Aurora Alerts & Forecast is an app built for people who want to watch the Northern Lights. It provides real‑time tracking and warnings about aurora activity based on your current location, so you can see the KP index, the chance of an aurora sighting, and a local visibility rating for cities around the world.
How visibility is determined
The app combines geomagnetic activity with local weather to create a visibility rating. Key inputs include:
- cloud cover and other meteorological conditions
- the time of day and local lighting conditions
- the current KP index and geomagnetic activity
These factors are processed into a single visibility score that helps you choose the best time and place to look for the lights.
Live map and data sources
A global interactive map displays auroral strength across the planet, using forecasts from the SWPC Ovation model. The map updates to reflect current conditions and lets users zoom to specific regions or cities to check local prospects.
Extra features and access tiers
Premium functionality is available through subscription plans that unlock unlimited use and advanced tools. Available durations include:
- Lifetime access
- Annual or multi‑month plans
- Short‑term (one‑week) subscriptions
These options are intended to suit anyone from a casual observer to a dedicated aurora chaser.
Alternative recommendation
If you also fly drones or need aviation/weather tools, consider Drone Weather: Assist for UAV (Free) as a complementary app for UAV operators who need specialized atmospheric and flight-related forecasts.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free
