Northern Lights Now

Aurora and Space Weather

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Aurora Forecast helps you decide when and where to look for the northern lights across the globe and the United States, from Alaska and the northern states to unexpected aurora displays farther south during stronger geomagnetic storms. Whether you are watching from home or travelling overseas, the app gives you the key aurora and space weather signals before you head outside. Check real-time space weather, aurora probability maps, Kp index, solar wind data, moon conditions and darkness times in one fast, native app. Whether you are planning a trip, watching from home or waiting for a geomagnetic storm, Aurora Forecast gives you the key signals you need before heading outside. KEY FEATURES • Real-time aurora and space weather conditions Track the Kp index, solar wind speed, proton density and interplanetary magnetic field data, including key IMF conditions that can affect aurora activity. • Aurora forecast maps Explore interactive OVATION probability maps to see where aurora activity may be visible. • Short-term and long-range forecasts View three-day and 27-day space weather forecasts to plan ahead for possible northern lights and southern lights activity. • NOAA alerts and recent activity Follow recent space weather updates and optional NOAA alert notifications for stronger geomagnetic conditions. • Moon and darkness planning Check moon phase, moonrise, moonset and astronomical darkness times to find better viewing windows. • Solar imagery and observatory data Browse solar imagery, observatory data and recent space weather information in one place. • Optional aurora notifications Get alerts for stronger conditions, NOAA updates and selected regional aurora activity. Aurora Forecast is designed for aurora watchers, photographers, travellers and anyone who wants a clearer view of when the sky may be worth checking.

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Corrected the Moon’s illuminated-side orientation across locations and lunar phases. Improved below-horizon handling and overall stability.

Version 2026.7.11

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Information

Seller
  • NeonCore Pty Ltd
Size
  • 8.8 MB
Category
  • Weather
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 8 more
  • English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
  • © 2026 NeonCore Pty Ltd
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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