# Northern Lights Now — Aurora and Space Weather

> Aurora and Space Weather (iPhone/iPad app by NeonCore Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-lights-now/id6784925547 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NeonCore Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777142323)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: Norwegian Bokmål, German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), British English, Latin American Spanish, Arabic
- Released: 2026-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northern-lights-now/id6784925547/reviews.md

## What is Northern Lights Now?

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.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.8.22 — 2026-08-22

• Added an hourly cloud-cover overlay to the 3 Day Forecast chart, helping you compare the Kp forecast with local viewing conditions.
• Current Conditions now shows cloud cover for your location.

### 2026.7.11 — 2026-07-09

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

### 2026.7.10 — 2026-07-08

Improved Maps & Imagery loading, refreshed image handling, notification reliability, and overall stability.

### 2026.7.9 — 2026-07-07

Bug fixes and reliability improvements. Fixed imagery animations that could appear temporarily unavailable, improved manual refresh for the latest images such as the webcam, prevented duplicate alert notifications on launch, and improved NOAA/SWPC data handling.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-06

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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