AuroraNow Features

Our app is designed to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about aurora borealis activity. Here are some of the key features you can expect

  • Aurora Ovation

    Global vision of the planet with the aurora borealis "painted" on it

  • Webcam View

    View aurora borealis activity in real-time from webcams around the world, so you know what to expect soon

  • Charts

    See the aurora borealis activity in the form of charts, so you can see the patterns and trends

  • 45 minutes forecast

    Get a 45-minute forecast of aurora borealis activity, so you know when to expect the best viewing conditions

  • Fine tuned alerts

    Get notified when aurora borealis activity is expected, so you can plan your trip accordingly

  • 10 languages

    AuroraNow is available in 10 languages, so you can use it no matter where you are from

How It Works?

We track the data given by NOAA and other sources and provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about aurora borealis activity

Kp Index

Kp index is a measure of the solar wind activity and is used to predict the aurora borealis activity.

Solar Wind

Our app tracks the solar wind activity and provides you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about aurora borealis activity.

Notifications

Setup your preferences and get notified when the aurora borealis is expected

Built for travelers and pros

AuroraNow give you simple informations with accessible UI and easy to use. Travelers can use it to plan their trip and pros can use it to improve their aurora hunting skills.

  • Simple and accessible UI with colors and icons to give you hints about the probability of seeing the auroras.

  • Charts and live data to help you understand the aurora activity. With an easy to use Kp index and solar wind data.

  • Notifications to alert you when the auroras are visible with either fine tuning or general notifications or preset models for amateur aurora hunters.

  • Educational content to explain the data and their impact on the auroras visibility.

App Screenshots

Here are some screenshots of the app and what to expect from it.

Support & Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about auroras, how they are detected, and how AuroraNow keeps you informed.

When you enable aurora notifications, AuroraNow creates an anonymous account and securely stores your notification preferences. If the aurora activity matches your chosen settings, you will receive a real-time notification.

Auroras, also known as the Northern Lights, are colorful light displays in the sky caused by charged particles from the Sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field. They are often visible near the polar regions.

AuroraNow monitors solar wind data such as the Bz component, Bt strength, wind speed, temperature, and density. When these values indicate increased geomagnetic activity, the app will notify you if the conditions meet your selected preferences.

Auroras are most likely to appear when the solar wind speed is high, the Bz value is negative, and the Kp index is elevated. The app continuously monitors these factors and alerts you when the chances of seeing an aurora are higher.

Auroras are concentrated near the poles because the Earth's magnetic field channels solar wind particles towards the magnetic poles, where they collide with the atmosphere and create the glowing lights.

To send notifications, we store your Notification Token and the aurora conditions you selected. No personal information is collected or linked to your identity.

Yes and no. You can disable notifications in the app settings, but we still store your preferences and the token for 90 days.