# Solar Weather - Space Forecast — Aurora Forecast & Sun Monitor

> Space weather forecasts, solar activity monitoring, and aurora predictions. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksandr Balyberdin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-weather-space-forecast/id6541757120 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleksandr Balyberdin](https://appshunter.io/developer/336185043)
- Category: Weather, Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-weather-space-forecast/id6541757120/reviews.md

## What is Solar Weather?

Track real-time solar activity and get accurate space weather forecasts with Solar Weather.
From Sun animations to aurora predictions — professional observatory data, designed to be easy to read and use.

What's happening on the Sun right now?
- Live UV solar animations across 7 wavelengths — from surface details to violent flare regions
- Coronagraph views: GOES-19 (CCOR-1), LASCO C2 and C3 — watch coronal mass ejections unfold from different distances
- Swipe through 24-hour solar animations almost minute by minute — full manual control over Sun, Aurora, and Coronagraph views
- Export any animation as a shareable video

Will there be an aurora tonight?
- Aurora map showing real-time intensity and coverage for both hemispheres
- 1-hour aurora visibility forecast based on current solar activity
- Kp index: 3-day forecast, 1-week history, and a combined real-time graph
- Solar Wind Speed, Magnetic Field Bt & Bz — the key indicators that trigger geomagnetic storms
- When Bz goes negative, aurora chances spike — and the app helps you spot it

Never miss a space weather event:
- Push notifications for Geomagnetic storms, Solar Radiation storms, and Radio Blackouts
- Set your own alert thresholds — only get notified for the storm levels that matter to you
- Geomagnetic and Radiation storm forecasts up to 3 days ahead
- Daily solar activity index (10.7 cm Radio Flux)
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with real-time data

Explore the Sun in detail:
- Hot Flares: the most intense solar eruptions captured in extreme ultraviolet
- Solar Corona: the Sun's outer atmosphere — millions of degrees hot, rarely seen up close
- Active Regions: areas of powerful magnetic activity where flares and CMEs originate
- Transition Zone: the dynamic boundary between the chromosphere and corona
- Chromosphere: the Sun's colorful middle layer, visible during eclipses
- Surface: sunspots, granulation, and intricate magnetic patterns

Built for space enthusiasts, amateur astronomers, and anyone curious about the Sun. Solar Weather pulls data directly from NOAA and NASA to give you an accurate, up-to-date picture of solar activity and its impact on Earth.

## Key features

- Live UV solar animations
- Coronagraph views
- Aurora map and forecast
- Kp index and solar wind data
- Push notifications for space events
- Detailed Sun exploration
- Home and Lock Screen widgets

## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-weather-space-forecast/id6541757120/reviews.md

### 2/5 — It’s OK

*2026-06-03*

I really like the interface. It’s convenient. But the data is lagging.

**Developer response:** Sometimes during high demand (when a major solar event is happening), some data from NASA and JPL services can be a laggy. That's unfortunately true. I have a few ideas on how to improve this and I'll try to implement these features in the next major release. Thanks for your feedback.

### 5/5 — Very cool

*2026-01-21*

This app seems pretty good. Would love to be able to save hi-res images of the sun from it.

**Developer response:** Thanks!
I’ve been thinking about adding image export but the main challenge is that there are a lot of images (around 360!), so I need to figure out the best way.
For now, you can export videos, including all SUVI wavelengths, the three coronagraphs (a fourth one is coming soon!), and the aurora probability for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
Really appreciate your feedback - it definitely helps!

### 5/5 — Not reliable!

*2026-01-20*

Normally during quiet solar events, this application function very well. BUT durian this recent solar extensive activities during the weeks from January 5 2026 to present January 20,  2026 this application freezes, frequently crash back to the device main page, all frustrating from any features selected in this app.
UNRELIABLE!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback and I sincerely apologize. The crashes were caused by a memory management issue that appeared after increased the resolution and amount of imagery in data feeds. The app wasn't handling this larger dataset efficiently, which led to crashes (actually it was termination by iOS, not a real crash) regardless of solar activity levels.
I've just released version 1.12.2 which includes a complete rewrite of the memory management system. Please update to the latest version — the app should now work smoothly.
I truly appreciate your patience and honest feedback. It helps me make Solar Weather better for everyone.

### 5/5 — Crashing

*2025-12-08*

Needs work

**Developer response:** Really sorry you're experiencing this. Recent iOS updates changed how the system manages memory and because Solar Weather loads large amounts of image data, iOS is terminating app when memory gets too high. So technically this is not a crash, it's a "memory termination" and I wasn't receiving crash reports or stack traces - it took me some time to detect and identify what was causing it.

I'm working on optimisation to fix this ASAP - it's my top priority.

UPD: The problem was solved in v1.12.2

### 4/5 — Fantastic!

*2024-10-10*

I previously used a different solar weather app that was clunky and difficult to navigate, but this app is a breath of fresh air! Its modern, sleek interface, combined with the seamless integration of solar videos, makes it an absolute pleasure to use. The only feature I’d love to see added is notifications for significant or large solar events.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! I've just released new version 1.5 - now you can enable push notification and customize it for solar events.

## Frequently asked questions about Solar Weather

### What is Solar Weather?

Solar Weather provides real-time solar activity tracking and accurate space weather forecasts. It offers detailed Sun animations, aurora predictions, and notifications for space events, drawing data from NOAA and NASA.

### What kind of solar activity can I monitor with Solar Weather?

You can view live UV solar animations across 7 wavelengths, coronagraph views of coronal mass ejections, and detailed explorations of the Sun's surface, active regions, and corona.

### Does Solar Weather predict auroras?

Yes, Solar Weather includes an aurora map showing real-time intensity and coverage for both hemispheres, along with a 1-hour aurora visibility forecast based on current solar activity.

### Can I get alerts for space weather events?

Yes, Solar Weather offers push notifications for Geomagnetic storms, Solar Radiation storms, and Radio Blackouts. You can also set custom alert thresholds for the storm levels that matter to you.

### What is the price of Solar Weather?

Solar Weather is a paid app priced at $3.99. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### On what devices can I use Solar Weather?

Currently, Solar Weather is supported on iPhones. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Solar Weather updated?

The app was last updated on February 23, 2026, with version 1.13.0. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

### What is the user rating for Solar Weather?

Solar Weather has a rating of 4.1 stars based on 20 user ratings, suggesting a generally positive user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.13.3 — 2026-07-13

Thanks for using Solar Weather!

Update v1.13.3:
- Fixed notifications

### 1.13.2 — 2026-04-17

Thanks for using Solar Weather!

Update v1.13.2:
- Fixed Kp-index chart
- Parser improvements

Update v1.13.1:
- Fixed Solar Wind Speed, Bt & Bz magnetic fields, and Noon 10.7cm Radio Flux 
  not displaying correctly after a provider-side format change
- Fixed Kp-index display broken by the same issue
- Fixed widgets not updating with current solar wind data
- Switched to a more flexible data parser so format changes like this 
  won't cause problems in the future
- General stability improvements

Update v1.13.0:
- Added Solar Wind Speed — real-time solar wind velocity used in aurora and storm forecasting
- Added Solar Wind Magnetic Fields: Bt (total field strength) and Bz (north-south component) — negative Bz is one of the strongest signs a geomagnetic storm is coming
- Added Noon 10.7cm Radio Flux — daily solar activity index
- Fixed repeated animation loading when a previous download was interrupted
- Reduced unnecessary network requests and data usage
- UI and stability improvements

### 1.13.1 — 2026-04-01

Thanks for using Solar Weather!

Update v1.13.1:
- Fixed Solar Wind Speed, Bt & Bz magnetic fields, and Noon 10.7cm Radio Flux 
  not displaying correctly after a provider-side format change
- Fixed Kp-index display broken by the same issue
- Fixed widgets not updating with current solar wind data
- Switched to a more flexible data parser so format changes like this 
  won't cause problems in the future
- General stability improvements

Update v1.13.0:
- Added Solar Wind Speed — real-time solar wind velocity used in aurora and storm forecasting
- Added Solar Wind Magnetic Fields: Bt (total field strength) and Bz (north-south component) — negative Bz is one of the strongest signs a geomagnetic storm is coming
- Added Noon 10.7cm Radio Flux — daily solar activity index
- Fixed repeated animation loading when a previous download was interrupted
- Reduced unnecessary network requests and data usage
- UI and stability improvements

### 1.13.0 — 2026-02-23

Thanks for using Solar Weather!
This update brings new real-time solar wind data — helping you better predict aurora activity and track space weather conditions

Update v1.13.0:
- Added Solar Wind Speed — real-time solar wind velocity used in aurora and storm forecasting
- Added Solar Wind Magnetic Fields: Bt (total field strength) and Bz (north-south component) — negative Bz is one of the strongest signs a geomagnetic storm is coming
- Added Noon 10.7cm Radio Flux — daily solar activity index
- Fixed repeated animation loading when a previous download was interrupted
- Reduced unnecessary network requests and data usage
- UI and stability improvements

### 1.12.3 — 2026-01-25

Thanks for using Solar Weather!
I know the recent app crashes have been frustrating. With this update, I've completely rebuilt how animations are handled in memory — no more unexpected terminations. 
Thank you for your patience, your support means a lot!

Update v1.12.3:
- Fixed SUVI (Solar Ultraviolet Imager) widget

Update v1.12.2:
- Fixed critical memory issue causing app termination by iOS
- Complete new cache workflow for solar, aurora, and coronagraph animations
- Improved stability on devices with limited RAM
- Optimized background memory cleanup

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Update v1.12.1:
- Fix Kp-index forecast for Widgets and App
 
Update v1.12.0:
- New 94 Å (Flaring Regions) solar filter for advanced activity observation
- Full 24-hour solar animation support with optimized performance
- Improved solar animation loading speed
- Fixed animation cache management issues
- Optimized memory usage for older devices
- Minor UI improvements

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