Aurora Watch Global

Aurora Watch Global

Know when to look up.

Live NOAA space weather, global aurora maps, and location-based alerts for both hemispheres — completely ad-free.

Download on the App Store

Free to download. Optional Pro from $2.99/week — widgets, Live Activity, Aurora Now alerts, and premium themes. Final pricing is shown in the App Store and may vary by region.

Built on the data, not a demo

No stock hero art here — every number on this page comes from the same NOAA and NASA feeds the app polls.

Interactive OVATION aurora visibility heatmap covering both hemispheres

Both hemispheres, one OVATION feed

Runs NOAA's OVATION model for the Arctic and Antarctic at the same time. Aurora Borealis over Tromsø, Aurora Australis over Dunedin — same real-time data, no separate app per hemisphere.

Live solar wind chart with Bt and IMF components

Kp index and solar wind, live

Kp index updates alongside Bz/Bt readings from DSCOVR at the L1 Lagrange point, plus solar wind density and speed from NOAA SWPC — the same feed space weather forecasters watch, refreshed automatically.

KP Index screen with live estimate, forecast, and alert threshold

Push alerts tuned to your coordinates

Set a Kp threshold for your location and Aurora Now sends a push alert only when OVATION's visibility probability actually clears it there — not a blanket ping for a storm on the other side of the planet.

Every screen, at a glance

Home, KP, interactive maps, solar wind, NASA solar imagery, and shareable snapshots.

Aurora Watch Global home dashboard — both hemispheres in one app
Aurora Watch Global KP Index with live estimate and forecast
Aurora Watch Global interactive aurora visibility heatmap
Aurora Watch Global Solar Wind charts with Bt and IMF components
Aurora Watch Global SDO solar imagery across multiple wavelengths
Aurora Watch Global shareable aurora snapshot with QR code

Learn about aurora forecasting

Global aurora forecast

Northern & Southern Lights alerts with NOAA data worldwide.

What KP index do you need?

Practical thresholds, Bz, and latitude explained for both hemispheres.

Data sources

NOAA SWPC, OVATION, DSCOVR, NASA SDO, and WeatherKit.

About Aurora Watch Global

What the app does, who it is for, and how it works.

FAQ

Quick answers about subscriptions, alerts, widgets, and app setup.

I bought Pro but it is not unlocked yet.+

Open the app, make sure you are signed in, then go to Subscription and tap Restore Purchases. If it still does not unlock after a minute, contact support and include your Apple ID purchase receipt date.

How do I restore purchases?+

In Aurora Watch Global, open Settings or Subscription and tap Restore Purchases. This re-checks your active App Store subscription on the same Apple ID.

Why are notifications not working?+

Check three things: iOS notifications are allowed for Aurora Watch Global, notifications are enabled inside the app, and your alert types (Aurora Now / Proximity) are turned on.

Why does my widget show older data?+

Widgets refresh on a system-managed schedule to save battery. Opening Aurora Watch Global triggers a fresh sync more quickly. If needed, remove and re-add the widget to force a reload.

Why is my location or forecast wrong?+

Confirm Location Services are set to While Using App (or Always for alerts), and verify your selected city/coordinates in-app. VPNs and coarse location permissions can reduce accuracy.

Can I share aurora forecasts with friends?+

Yes. Use the in-app Share action on snapshots to send rich preview links in iMessage and social apps.

How can I contact support?+

Email aurorawatch.app@gmail.com and include your device model, iOS version, and a short description of the issue.

Still need help? Contact support.