The Most Advanced Aurora Forecast App
5 visibility factors. Smart push notifications. Any point on Earth. 37 languages.
5 visibility factors. Smart push notifications. Any point on Earth. 37 languages.
Other apps only check Kp index. AuroraMe checks everything.
Real-time geomagnetic activity from NOAA OVATION model. Location-specific Kp thresholds calibrated from 3+ years of historical data.
Hourly cloud forecasts from Open-Meteo for your exact coordinates. No point alerting you if the sky is overcast.
Moon brightness and position calculated for your location. A full moon washes out faint aurora that would otherwise be visible.
Astronomical, nautical, and civil twilight windows. Aurora requires true darkness -- not just sunset.
Your geomagnetic position determines aurora visibility. Tromso needs Kp 1, Edinburgh needs Kp 6 -- AuroraMe knows the difference.
Our algorithm doesn't just check five boxes — it adapts how each factor is weighted based on context. During strong aurora storms, moon brightness matters far less (bright aurora is visible even under a full moon). During weak activity, our darkness threshold becomes stricter because faint aurora requires deeper twilight. We also incorporate real-time solar wind data (Bz component) from the DSCOVR satellite, giving us 15–60 minutes of advance warning before Kp-based forecasts react. These science-backed adaptations, validated against peer-reviewed research, mean fewer false alerts and more accurate "go outside now" moments.
Quiet hours, per-location control, and threshold selector included.
Solar wind speed, Bz component, proton density, X-ray flux, sunspot number, F10.7 index, solar flare alerts, CME alerts, and geomagnetic indices -- all in one place.
Machine-generated plain-English summaries explain what solar events mean for aurora visibility at your location. No PhD required.
Coronal Mass Ejection detection with estimated Earth arrival time and potential geomagnetic impact severity.
Statistical analysis across 11 years of data identifies the optimal months for aurora viewing at your location.
12-month by 4-week grid showing historical aurora frequency. See patterns at a glance.
Solar rotation cycle forecast based on Carrington rotation. Predict recurring activity windows.
See how we compare to other aurora forecast services
| Feature | AuroraMe ★ Best | My Aurora Forecast | Hello Aurora | NOAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Worldwide + Custom Coordinates | Limited regions | Major cities only | Global overview only |
| Forecast | 72-hour + Trip Planner (Best Days & Best Month) | Current conditions only | 24-hour forecast | 30-minute nowcast |
| Historical Data | 11 Years Statistical Model | None | Basic statistics | Raw data archives |
| Push Notifications | 10 types: Predictive + Storm + Bz early warning | Basic alerts | No quiet hours | Email only |
| Reality Factors | 5 Combined (Kp + Clouds + Moon + Darkness + MLAT) | Kp index only | Kp + Clouds | Space weather only |
| Interface | Super Intuitive | Complex | Cluttered | Technical/Scientific |
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