AuroraWatch: Global Aurora Forecast & Northern Lights Tracker
Track the Northern Lights and Aurora Australis worldwide with AuroraWatch. Get high-accuracy aurora forecasts, real-time space weather data, and live solar wind alerts in one place to never miss a geomagnetic storm.
Plan a chase, watch conditions from home, or learn what’s happening above your horizon. AuroraWatch brings together live aurora outlooks, KP-index context, and local weather so you can decide when—and where—to look up.
KEY FEATURES
Aurora forecasts & maps
Interactive maps show aurora probability using NOAA’s Ovation Aurora model, with clear intensity levels so you can see where activity is strongest.
KP & space weather
Follow the planetary K-index in real time, with short-term outlooks to time your session. Pair KP with solar wind speed and magnetic field data for a fuller picture of what’s driving the aurora.
Solar Imagery & Data
Visualize the sun across different wavelengths with high-resolution solar imagery. Track daylight cycles with integrated graphs to perfectly time your night-sky photography.
Weather where it matters
Current conditions and forecasts for your area, including cloud cover—because clear skies matter as much as strong geomagnetic activity.
Pro Features: Live Activities & Widgets
Stay updated without even opening the app. Use Live Activities to track real-time conditions on your Lock Screen and add customizable Widgets to your Home Screen for at-a-glance aurora tracking.
Designed for chasers
A clean, modern interface featuring Liquid Glass implementation (iOS 26) with themes you can tailor. Jump between maps and detailed space-weather views without clutter.
IDEAL FOR
Aurora photographers and night-sky enthusiasts
Travelers planning Iceland, Scandinavia, New Zealand, or other aurora destinations
Anyone who follows space weather and geomagnetic storms
Curious observers who want to know when the lights might appear
AuroraWatch blends data from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center with a sleek, native interface—so you always stay ready for the next great show.
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS — AuroraWatch Pro
Pricing:
AuroraWatch Pro (Weekly): $2.99/week (or your local price)
AuroraWatch Pro (Monthly) $4.99/month (or your local price)
AuroraWatch Pro (Yearly) $29.99/year (or your local price)
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions.
Privacy Policy: https://aurorawatch.app/privacy
Terms of Use (Apple): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Terms of Use: (AuroraWatch): https://aurorawatch.app/terms/
What's new (v3.0)
What's new in this release:
Global Optimization: Updated metadata and localization to improve detection for global aurora hunters.
Stability Improvements: Fixed bugs related to loading solar images and live functionality changes.
Performance: Optimized built-in SwiftUI code for increased efficiency on the latest iOS hardware.
Thanks for your support as we continue to grow Aurora Watch!