Aurora Vision
Northern Lights Forecast
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
See the Northern Lights when they’re actually visible. Get live Aurora visibility scores, cloud analysis, and alerts only when it’s truly worth going outside.
See the northern lights when they are actually visible.
Aurora Vision helps you know exactly when and where the aurora can be seen from your location—without guessing, false alarms, or wasted nights.
Many people travel long distances hoping to see the aurora, only to be stopped by clouds or go out on the wrong night. Other apps rely on generic alerts and confusing numbers that don’t reflect real visibility. Aurora Vision focuses on what truly matters: clear skies, timing, and your exact location.
Each day you get a simple, honest aurora prediction you can check in the morning and use to plan your evening with confidence. Instead of waking you in the middle of the night for weak activity, Aurora Vision sends alerts only when conditions are genuinely worth going outside.
We turn complex space and weather information into one clear aurora score, so you instantly know if tonight is the night. High score? Grab your camera. Low score? Relax and try another evening. No technical terms, no guesswork—just clarity.
Aurora Vision also helps you plan ahead with multi-day forecasts, making it easier to choose the best nights for tours, photography, or travel. Find nearby dark-sky locations, avoid crowded tourist spots, and discover where locals go for the best views.
The app works worldwide, from Iceland and Scandinavia to Canada, Alaska, Scotland, New Zealand, and Australia. Predictions are adjusted for each region, so you only get alerts when the aurora is truly visible where you are.
Aurora Vision is built for travelers, photographers, and anyone who wants to experience the magic of the northern and southern lights—without frustration, false hope, or missed opportunities.
more Bug fixes and improvements.
- Fixed an issue where the "I See Aurora" report screen could appear behind the Dynamic Island or notch on iPhone, making the close button unreachable.
- Fixed aurora sighting notifications not triggering when multiple users reported seeing aurora in the same area.
- Aurora sightings are now stored for 7 days (the app still shows sightings from the last 12 hours).
4.0.59 Apr 20
Tour suggestions in the affiliate travel section now show experiences near your actual GPS location - whether you are in Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Scotland, Alaska, Canada, New Zealand or anywhere else in the world. Previously, tours defaulted to Reykjavik regardless of where you were located.
4.0.55 Apr 4
• New aurora splash screen
• Aurora Map: fixed crash when opening the map
• Onboarding: terms & privacy policy now visible without scrolling
• App review prompt now waits until you've used the app a few times
• Performance improvements
4.0.53 Apr 2
Bug fixes and improved app stability. The KP index now displays real-time measured values instead of forecast data. Geomagnetic storm watches (G2 and above) now appear correctly in the app. General performance improvements.
4.0.48 Mar 20
- All notifications now sent exclusively via backend (Firebase Cloud Messaging)
- Fixed solar storm display: app now fully trusts backend data, no direct NOAA fallback
- Fixed missing translation keys for geomagnetic storm alerts
- Fixed language detection for storm alert descriptions
- Removed unused local notification code.
4.0.41 Mar 18
• Fixed tour suggestions showing wrong region (Iceland users saw Greenland tours)
• Added "Book a Northern Lights Tour" button
• Improved solar storm detection reliability
• Fixed duplicate storm notifications
4.0.36 Mar 14
What's New in Version 4.0.31
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed native ad display issues on iOS devices
- Resolved ad loading crash on TestFlight builds
New Features:
- Added interactive map background to aurora score card
- Real-time aurora sightings now visible on score card map
- Improved map visualization with better transparency
Performance Improvements:
- Optimized map rendering performance
- Enhanced notification delivery system
- Better dark hours detection for alerts
This update improves the overall user experience with better native ad integration and enhanced visual features.
4.0.29 Feb 22
Improved notification system - evening aurora forecasts now use actual sunset times for each region instead of a fixed schedule. Notifications are sent when it's truly dark in your area. Removed redundant local notification code as the backend now handles all scheduled notifications via Firebase Cloud Messaging. Bug fixes and performance improvements.
4.0.18 Feb 20
Firebase Storage photo upload & cleanup, watermark fix
3.0.32 Jan 28
Version 3.0.12
Performance improvements for faster app startup
Optimized screen loading with smart caching
Fixed notification service stability issues
Improved background location handling
Bug fixes and reliability improvements
3.0.15 Jan 24
Enhanced Professional Data Screen:
Added Solar Wind Speed chart showing 6-hour trend with color-coded speed levels (slow, normal, fast, very fast)
Added Proton Density chart displaying particle density over 6 hours with intensity indicators
Fixed chart scaling issues - all graphs now automatically adjust to display data correctly regardless of values
Improved data visualization with better color coding and detailed tooltips
User Interface Improvements:
Enhanced "I See Aurora" report button with prominent map icon and location marker
Increased button size for better visibility and easier interaction
Added large background map icon to emphasize location-based aurora reporting
Technical Improvements:
Dynamic Y-axis scaling on all charts prevents data points from appearing cut off
Better handling of extreme solar wind values during high activity periods
Improved tooltip information showing exact times and strength classifications
Bug Fixes:
Fixed issue where high magnetic field values would display incorrectly on charts
Corrected chart boundaries to show all data points properly
This update provides aurora enthusiasts with more detailed solar wind data for better aurora predictions and an improved interface for reporting sightings.
3.0.10 Jan 21
Major Update: Worldwide Aurora Locations
• Added 120+ aurora viewing spots across the globe
• Norway, Sweden, Finland, Canada, Alaska, Russia, Greenland
• Southern Hemisphere locations: New Zealand, Australia, Antarctica
• Featured locations marked for easy discovery
Revolutionary Cloud Analysis
• Weighted cloud system: High clouds (5%), Mid clouds (25%), Low clouds (70%)
• More accurate visibility predictions
• "Forecast for Tonight" always visible with real-time data
• Detailed cloud layer breakdown
Improvements
• Enhanced location finder for worldwide users
• Better dark sky recommendations
• Improved notification system
• Performance optimizations
• Bug fixes and stability improvements
Going Global
AuroraVision is now truly international! Whether you're in Iceland, Scandinavia, North America, or the Southern Hemisphere, we provide accurate aurora forecasts for your location.
3.0.4 Jan 20
Ad Display Improvements
Enhanced ad presentation to meet platform requirements. All advertisements now include clear labels and visual separation from app content.
Bug Fixes and Performance
Improved app stability and performance optimizations for a better user experience.
Aurora Notifications
Continued improvements to real-time aurora notifications with enhanced cooldown system for more accurate alerts.
2.9.8 Jan 15
Performance and reliability improvements. Optimized aurora detection system for better real-time accuracy. Improved notification delivery to prevent duplicates. Enhanced data processing for more reliable forecasts.
Bug fixes: Fixed solar wind data parsing for more accurate predictions. Corrected sustained Bz threshold monitoring. Improved map label visibility in dark mode. Fixed notification timing for instant aurora alerts.
Updated for latest iOS compatibility with enhanced backend reliability and improved analytics.
2.9.4 Jan 14
Bug Fixes and Improvements
Fixed notification timing - aurora alerts now only sent during evening hours (6 PM - 2 AM) to avoid disturbing sleep
Improved Analytics tracking for better app performance monitoring
Enhanced app stability when resuming from background
Updated privacy permissions for iOS compliance
Recent Updates
Real-time aurora forecasts with KP index and solar wind data
Interactive map showing best viewing locations
Multi-language support (Icelandic, English, Nordic languages)
Push notifications for aurora alerts in your region
Thank you for using Aurora Vision
2.9.3 Jan 10
What's New in Version 2.9.0
• Improved Solar Storm Alerts - Brighter color indicators (green/yellow/orange/red) for better visibility
• Reduced Notification Volume - Raised thresholds to only alert when conditions are truly excellent (55/100 for real-time, 50/100 for forecasts)
• Enhanced Alert System - No more duplicate solar storm notifications
• Better ETA Information - Solar storm alerts now show estimated arrival time
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.9.0 Jan 8
Enhanced Data & Features:
2.8.1 Jan 6
Enhanced Data & Features:
Pro Data screen with technical solar wind metrics (Bz, Speed, Density, Bt)
Complete cloud layer breakdown (Low/Mid/High/Weighted analysis)
24-hour KP forecast for better planning
Real-time color-coded severity indicators
Night Sky Events 2026:
Complete 2026 astronomical calendar with all major meteor showers
Updated eclipse dates (Total Lunar Eclipse March 14, Partial Solar Eclipse August 12)
Full Moon calendar with traditional names throughout 2026
New Moon dates optimized for Milky Way viewing
All seasonal events (Equinoxes and Solstices)
Aurora Notifications:
Improved Aurora Power estimation for more accurate alerts
Crowd-sourced aurora sighting notifications (3+ confirmed reports)
Better regional forecast accuracy
Performance & Reliability:
Faster data loading with parallel fetching
Enhanced error handling for better stability
Updated backend for 2026 astronomical data
Bug Fixes:
Fixed notification timing for evening forecasts
Improved data accuracy tracking
General stability improvements
2.8.0 Jan 6
Minor improvements and bug fixes for better ad experience and iOS 14+ support.
2.7.9 12/31/2025
This update improves performance, ad reliability, and notifications.
Ad display has been refined for better consistency and compliance, with improved layout handling and more reliable consent management. The app is now optimized for iPhone only, resulting in a smoother and more focused experience.
Aurora sighting notifications have been enhanced with real-time regional alerts and smarter limits to avoid unnecessary notifications. The overall experience is more stable and polished across the app.
2.7.8 12/27/2025
Better forcasting.
2.7.7 12/24/2025
"Improved aurora score accuracy with refined scientific algorithm. Enhanced notification system with stricter thresholds to reduce false alerts. Bug fixes for iOS notifications and compatibility improvements."
2.7.6 12/20/2025
Faster app launch (lazy service initialization)
Better memory management (automatic cache cleanup)
iOS push notifications working properly
Native ads with Aurora design
2.7.1 12/19/2025
Improvements
Streamlined ad experience with optimized placement for better performance and faster loading times.
Enhanced notification system for more accurate and timely aurora alerts based on real-time solar wind data.
Technical Updates
Improved app stability with critical bug fixes for smoother navigation.
Optimized background processes for better battery efficiency.
Enhanced data synchronization between live scores and notifications.
1.10.2 12/18/2025
Improved Ad Experience
- Streamlined ad implementation across all screens
- Better ad performance and loading times
- Optimized for improved app responsiveness
Technical Improvements
- Enhanced app stability with improved null safety
- Fixed navigation edge cases for smoother experience
- Optimized memory usage throughout the app
Notification Enhancements
- Improved aurora alert accuracy
- Better synchronization between live scores and notifications
- More reliable Firebase integration
Bug Fixes
- Resolved crashes related to navigation
- Fixed issues with data loading and display
- Improved error handling throughout the app
As always, Aurora Vision continues to provide real-time aurora forecasts, cloud coverage data, and the best spots to view the Northern Lights in Iceland and beyond!
1.10.1 12/17/2025
Bug fixes and improvements.
- Fixed an issue where the "I See Aurora" report screen could appear behind the Dynamic Island or notch on iPhone, making the close button unreachable.
- Fixed aurora sighting notifications not triggering when multiple users reported seeing aurora in the same area.
- Aurora sightings are now stored for 7 days (the app still shows sightings from the last 12 hours).
more Version 4.0.59 Apr 20
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