Best Geomagnetic Observatory Apps

My Aurora Forecast & Alerts

Northern Lights & Borealis

Free

Track the Northern Lights with real-time KP index, global aurora maps, and detailed forecasts. Get free push notifications for high activity and discover the best viewing locations worldwide. Plan your aurora adventures with tour information and live webcams.

Latitude and Longitude Finder

GPS Coordinates and DMS Tools

Free

This app helps you find locations worldwide, convert coordinate formats, and view them on a map. It offers tools for calculating area, finding sun and moon times, and determining time zones. It also includes a compass and displays your current GPS coordinates.

CrowdMag

by University of Colorado Boulder

Free

This app allows users to measure and contribute to scientific research on Earth's magnetic field using their smartphone. It offers features for recording magnetic data during various activities, including flights, and provides tools for data visualization and analysis.

SatRadar: Satellite Tracker

ISS, Starlink & 10,000 more

Free

Track thousands of satellites in real-time, from the ISS to Starlink constellations. Explore orbital paths, view satellite details, and even travel back in time to witness the history of space exploration. The app offers a detailed view of human activity in low Earth orbit.

WorldScope: GPS Map Camera

Explore Live Cams& Street View

Free

Explore the globe from home with live cameras, street views, and a 3D Earth map. Discover famous landmarks, real-time traffic, and navigate your surroundings with a smart compass.

Flat Earth Firmament Trackers

Lite version

Free

Explore celestial bodies from a unique third-person perspective, visualizing their relationship to your physical location. Make accurate Sun and Moon predictions, including elevation angles and paths, with an integrated azimuth feature for directional guidance.

Military Compass+ Lite

by Elen Bekzadyan

Free

This app provides a real compass with a military design, displaying your device's orientation to magnetic fields. It also offers location data like coordinates, course, and speed, along with map views and location tracking.

Magnetology

by Vasiliy Kozlov

Free

Monitor geomagnetic storms and Earth's magnetic field. Understand how these events can impact health, communications, and navigation. Plan your activities and protect yourself from potential negative effects.

AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts

Aurora Borealis Alerts

Free

Get real-time alerts for potential aurora borealis sightings across the UK. Monitor geomagnetic activity, check aurora likelihood, and view live data including cloud cover and a cliff cam. Configure alerts to your preference and access information quickly via widgets and watch complications.

GNSS Log App

GNSS Static Observation Log

Free

This app provides a digital solution for surveyors and geodesists to document static GNSS observations. It offers comprehensive equipment management, direct integration with geodetic databases, and tools for field data collection, all while ensuring professional, publication-ready PDF output.

Sky Map: Stars & Planets

Stargazing AR Finder & Tracker

Free

Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your phone at the night sky. Features guided object finding, satellite pass predictions, aurora forecasts, and an AI astronomer for personalized answers. Includes time travel and an observation journal.

Aurora - Solar Observatory

Aurora and Space Weather

$6.99

Explore the Sun's dynamic activity with real-time data, expert insights, and stunning visuals. Receive notifications for solar eruptions, geomagnetic storms, and aurora predictions. Learn about solar phenomena through engaging content and advanced simulations.

Compass & GPS

Quick Compass for Directions

Free

This utility app provides a digital compass to help you determine cardinal directions. It's useful for outdoor activities, travel, or low-visibility conditions, and also displays GPS altitude and your current location on a map.

geoTools

Earth's Gravity and Magnetics

Free

This app provides tools for geological, geophysical, engineering, and geographic work. It helps estimate geophysical quantities like Bouguer anomaly and magnetic declination, and offers a quick coordinate converter. It's designed for professionals and enthusiasts interested in Earth Sciences.

Magnetic Storms

Follow the solar activity

Free

Monitor Earth's magnetic field and solar activity in near real-time. Track Kp and A indices, solar wind speed, solar flares, and proton/electron flux. Predict auroras and magnetic storms.

CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping

Route Planning & Navigation

Free

Plan and navigate off-grid adventures with detailed offline maps and real-time weather forecasts. Trusted by professionals, this app offers seamless syncing and collaborative planning for backcountry pursuits.