LookUpTonight vs ApexSKY

When was the last time you left the city? When was the last time the night sky actually stopped you in your tracks? Maybe tonight is that night. You want to stargaze. So you open the weather app. Check the moon. Google what’s visible. Wonder if clouds will ruin things at 2 AM. Open another tab. Still no clear answer. Too much research. Too many tools. Not enough sky. The answer LookUpTonight answers one question: Should I go outside tonight? Open the app. Get a stargazing score from 0–100 and a plain verdict — GO, GOOD, MAYBE, SKIP, or DON’T GO — plus a short line that tells you what it means for your night. No deep research. One tap. Decide. Go. What it does TONIGHT — your verdict • Stargazing score (0–100) built for observers, not commuters • Clear verdict with a human read on the night — not just a number • Live sky background — moon phase, clouds, and stars that reflect conditions at your location • Pull to refresh when you want the latest forecast WHY THIS SCORE • Short checklist — clouds, moon, planets, wind, humidity • Uses hour-by-hour weather through the observing window (astronomical night), not daytime “partly cloudy” • Best observing window when conditions are worth going out • Light pollution context (Bortle scale) so you know what’s realistic from where you are — and when a darker site is worth the drive VISIBLE TONIGHT • What’s above the horizon at your spot — planets and notable objects, with timing and direction CALENDAR — plan ahead • Multi-night forecast with a score for each night • Tap any night for the full breakdown • Compare evenings before you leave the city for dark sky YOUR LOCATION • GPS or search any city • Save favourite spots — home, dark-sky site, weekend getaway • Scores and sky conditions follow you wherever you observe Built for real stargazers LookUpTonight is for anyone who’s tired of juggling apps and still unsure at midnight. Whether you’re in the city hoping for planets, or driving out for the Milky Way, you get one clear answer — so you spend less time on screens and more time under the stars. Leave the routine behind. Look up tonight. Weather data: OpenWeather Light pollution estimates: VIIRS Nighttime Lights (Earth Observation Group, CC-BY 4.0) Location is used for forecasts and site context at your chosen observing spot.

ApexSKY shows your local sky at a glance — built for aurora chasers, meteor watchers, and tonight's observing plan. TONIGHT'S DASHBOARD • Home: Tonight's Sky score, weather snapshot, moon phase, and space weather at a glance • Observing forecast timeline — clouds, seeing, moon, and score through the night • Aurora Outlook with a 24-hour Kp forecast for your location LIVE SPACE WEATHER • NOAA SWPC data: Kp, Bz, solar wind, geomagnetic outlook • Animated aurora probability map and solar imagery carousel • Optional push alerts when activity spikes (Kp / storm thresholds) ISS, METEORS & PLANETS • Upcoming ISS passes with brightness, direction, and ground track map • Meteor shower outlook, sporadic rates, and active shower windows for your sky • Planet positions and visibility for tonight LOCATION & ALERTS • GPS or manual observing site; saved dark-sky sites when signed in • Notifications for aurora, geomagnetic storms, ISS passes, and more • Works without an account for core sky features ACCOUNT & MEMBERSHIP • Free ApexASTRO account: sync preferences, saved sites, observing log, achievements, and Messier browse in Best Targets • ApexSKY Member ($3.99/month): subscribe in the app to unlock the full deep-sky planner — NGC, Caldwell, IC, Tonight's Top 3, planning windows, and PRO Sky conditions • Sign in at account.apexastro.app; membership syncs to your ApexASTRO account on iPhone and web where supported ACHIEVEMENTS • Log observations, earn XP and badges; Trophy Room tracks your progress Core sky features are free. Membership is optional and unlocks the advanced observing planner. Data from NOAA SWPC, Open-Meteo, 7Timer, and public astronomy sources. Forecasts and aurora outlooks are estimates — always use local judgment for travel and observing. Questions or feedback: https://support.apexastro.app Privacy Policy: https://apexastro.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://apexastro.app/terms.html