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Aurora Compass

Aurora Compass

Aurora Forecasts and Alerts

9 ratings
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Free
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Released
August 25, 2023
Updated
October 9, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Otto Ranta-Ojala
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This app provides aurora forecasts and alerts, helping users find the best conditions to see the northern or southern lights. It offers detailed space weather data, real-time geomagnetic activity, and a cloudiness filter for accurate predictions.

✓Aurora alert notifications
✓Geomagnetic activity tracking
✓Aurora forecast map
✓Real-time aurora probability
✓Solar image animation
✓Cloudiness forecast
✓Darkness tool
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What's New in Aurora Compass

2.0.1

October 9, 2026

- Ukrainian language is now supported - Darkness and moon status charts now share the same time range - Fixed photos tab scroll lag - Fixed edge cases where newest data was not always fetched on location update - Fixed an issue where navigator header was not shown on photo view mode change - Fixed value indicator vertical position on WSA-ENLIL chart - Various performance improvements

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User reviews

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Nice 👍🏼

Отличное приложение, спасибо! Пожелание разработчику, добавьте русский язык.
MMr.🤖

Simple Easy Accurate

The app uses a lot more data than the other more simple apps that merely grabbed data from NOAA. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS APP.
BBogenman

Der perfekte Helfer

Hier findet man schnell und super aufbereitet alle relevanten Informationen für eine potentielle Aurora Sichtung
MMatze_Berlin

Great app!

Easy to use and has led to many successful aurora sightings.
Rrevontulet23

Great app, very precise

It‘s a great app with all the necessary data to chase northern lights. The Kp live index shows exactly if it's worth to look for it or not. Used it in Island and Norway.
TUTom User

FAQ

What is Aurora Compass?

Aurora Compass is a free app that provides aurora forecasts and space weather data. It helps users predict when and where to best see the northern or southern lights.

Does Aurora Compass have ads?

No, Aurora Compass is ad-free and has no paywalls, offering a clean user experience for aurora chasing.

What kind of alerts does Aurora Compass provide?

Aurora Compass offers aurora alert notifications, which can be filtered by cloudiness to ensure you only get alerts when conditions are favorable for viewing.

How does Aurora Compass track geomagnetic activity?

The app utilizes data from over 110 magnetometers to provide near real-time geomagnetic activity, a key factor in aurora visibility.

What devices support Aurora Compass?

Aurora Compass is available for iPhone and iPad, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

How often is Aurora Compass updated?

The app was last updated on March 31, 2026, indicating ongoing development and support for its features.

What is the age rating for Aurora Compass?

Aurora Compass has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience interested in weather and astronomy.

Can Aurora Compass help with visibility in different lighting conditions?

Yes, Aurora Compass includes a darkness tool to show when it will be dark and provides moon rise, set, and phase information to help plan aurora viewing.