Astraflare: Aurora Forecast

Astraflare: Aurora Forecast

Aurora & space-weather alerts

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 2, 2026
  • August 1, 2026
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This app provides real-time space weather data, including aurora forecasts, solar activity, and celestial event alerts. It offers clear, plain-language insights and helpful tools for sky-gazers and photographers.

Aurora forecasts and Kp index
Live solar imagery and data
Celestial event tracking
Clear-sky and cloud-cover overlays
Photography assistant tools
Configurable push notifications
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What's New in Astraflare

1.3.0

August 1, 2026

• The Moon and Sun cards now show their current position from your location — compass direction, azimuth, and degrees above or below the horizon, updating as you watch • Rise, transit and set events now include the direction to look, plus the object's altitude at its highest point • The CME solar system view now draws each planet's real elliptical orbit and widens the frame so Mars stays fully visible • Fixed overlapping labels in the twilight windows card

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User reviews

Everything I need for a night under the stars

Astraflare makes space weather and stargazing information surprisingly easy to understand. I especially like the clear aurora forecast, cloud cover, moon conditions, and the suggested times for heading outside. It’s also great having meteor showers, eclipses, planets, and solar activity all in one place instead of checking several different apps. The design is beautiful, and the explanations are genuinely helpful when you’re not familiar with all the technical terms. A must-have for aurora chasers and anyone curious about the night sky. Everything I need for a night under the stars
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FAQ

What is Astraflare's main purpose?

Astraflare's main purpose is to translate live space-weather data into easy-to-understand information about what celestial events are worth observing. It focuses on aurora, solar activity, and other sky phenomena.

Does Astraflare have ads?

No, Astraflare is ad-free. It is a free application that does not display advertisements to users.

What kind of aurora information does Astraflare provide?

Astraflare provides live Kp index, a 3-day forecast, an aurora-oval map with cloud-cover overlay, and a "tonight's-window" card that combines twilight, Kp, moon, clouds, and latitude for a clear verdict.

Can Astraflare help with astrophotography?

Yes, Astraflare includes a photography assistant with camera recipes tuned to current conditions and a "leave by" countdown, specifically designed to aid astrophotographers.

What solar activity does Astraflare track?

Astraflare tracks live SDO and SOHO imagery, X-ray flux, flare probability, solar wind data, sunspot numbers, coronal-hole activity, and CME propagation.

Does Astraflare work offline?

Yes, Astraflare is an iPhone-only app that caches data and works offline, meaning you don't need an internet connection to view most of its information.

How often is Astraflare updated?

The latest version of Astraflare is 1.3.0, which was last updated on August 1, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule for new features and data.

What devices is Astraflare available on?

Astraflare is currently only available for iPhones. It is not supported on iPads or Android devices.