Aurora Alerts Northern Lights

Aurora Alerts Northern Lights

Forecast, Kp Index & Tracker

215 ratings
195 reviews
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Released
September 15, 2016
Updated
October 30, 2026

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This app monitors real-time auroral activity and sends alerts when the Northern Lights may be visible. It provides short-term and long-term forecasts, weather conditions, and solar wind data to help you plan your viewing experience.

✓Real-time auroral activity monitoring
✓Push alerts for potential aurora visibility
✓Short-term (1 hour) and long-term (3 days, 27 days) forecasts
✓Weather conditions and moon illumination data
✓Probability of seeing Northern Lights by location
✓Solar wind data from NASA satellites
✓Customizable alerts based on Kp index and solar wind
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What users say about Aurora Alerts Northern Lights

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What's New in Aurora Alerts Northern Lights

1.6.1

October 30, 2026

- Added options to reduce repeated Local Aurora and Kp alerts while still notifying you of stronger conditions. - Moved notification scheduling to Alerts, with a clearer two-step start and end time selection. - Enhanced the alert status overview with color-coded thresholds and repeat-reduction status. - Redesigned Locations with country flags, a clearer selection indicator - Added Norwegian, German, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, and French. - Added panning for zoomed images in the Graphs section.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

Aurora forecast for 1 month

Get notified when you can see Aurora Borealis

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Last updated on November 1, 2026.

User reviews

Clear and Informative

I like how the app combines aurora forecasts, real-time activity, and cloud coverage to help plan the best time to see the Northern Lights. The visibility predictions and notifications make it much easier to know when it’s worth heading outside.

Chase the light

A really useful app for anyone hoping to see the aurora! I like how it combines aurora forecasts, weather conditions, and Kp index information in one place. The ability to check different locations and set custom alerts is especially helpful when planning a trip. The short-term and long-term forecasts are a nice touch too. Great for anyone interested in the Northern Lights!
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Working KP Tracker

The Kp index is working and maps show areas where Northern Lights are expected to be higher. A trending indicator and additional insights, news etc would have helped further.

Response from developer

Thanks for the review! 🌌 Happy the Kp index and maps are useful. Trend indicators and more insights are a great idea, and I’ll look into adding them. Clear skies!

New update

Love the new addition for the map !

Response from developer

Thank you so much! Glad you like the new map feature. Good luck hunting for the aurora, and clear skies! 🌌

Much better now for aurora hunters

The bugs have finally been fixed and the app now runs very stable. The developer has also started adding new features regularly, which is great to see

Response from developer

Thank you for the kind words and for sticking with us! We’re glad the app is running stably now. We’ll keep improving it and adding new features, so stay tuned. Clear skies! 🌌

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

Restore purchases not working

Bug

Alerts not triggering correctly

Bug

Long-term forecast not loading

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Requested Features

4 requests

Improved tutorial/documentation

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Ability to manually set location

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Sortable saved locations list

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Explanation of data metrics

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FAQ

What does the Northern Light Aurora Forecast app do?

This app monitors real-time auroral activity and provides forecasts to help you predict when and where the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) might be visible. It sends push notifications to alert you of potential viewing opportunities.

What are the main features of this aurora app?

Key features include short-term (1 hour) and long-term (3 days, 27 days) aurora forecasts, current auroral activity based on Kp indices, weather conditions for visibility, moon illumination, and solar wind data from NASA. It also offers customizable alerts and uses local time.

Is the Northern Light Aurora Forecast app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core forecasting and alert features. It also includes in-app purchases, which may unlock additional functionalities or enhance the user experience.

How does the app help me see the Northern Lights?

The app boosts your chances of viewing the Northern Lights by providing detailed forecasts, real-time activity updates, and weather information to ensure optimal viewing conditions. You can set custom alerts for specific Kp index values or solar wind conditions, and it shows the probability of seeing the aurora based on your location.

What kind of alerts can I receive?

You can receive alerts when the Northern Lights may be visible at your current or a custom location, either overhead or at the horizon. Alerts can also be triggered when the Kp index reaches a chosen value or when specific solar wind data parameters are met. You can filter these alerts based on the time of day.