AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts
Never miss a sighting with real-time alerts and geomagnetic data directly from Lancaster University scientists. Track live activity, cloud cover, and sky cams from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPad.
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Receive instant notifications when geomagnetic activity reaches your preferred threshold, giving you the lead time needed to reach a dark sky.
Monitor the UK’s geomagnetic activity through detailed 24-hour charts and cloud cover maps designed for serious photographers and enthusiasts.
Glance at your Apple Watch complications or use Siri Shortcuts to get the latest aurora status hands-free while you're setting up your camera gear.
Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.
"As a landscape photographer, timing is everything. This app gives me the precise geomagnetic data I need to pack my gear and head out. The real-time alerts are incredibly reliable, and the Shetland Cliff Cam is a game-changer for verifying sightings before making the long drive to a dark sky location."
"I downloaded this for my trip to the Scottish Highlands and it didn't disappoint. The Apple Watch complication made it so easy to keep track of activity at a glance. Thanks to the Lancaster University team, I finally ticked the Northern Lights off my bucket list after years of trying!"
Everything you need to know about AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts.
Description
Latest Version
2.14.2
Size
32.4 MB
First Released
Jan 18, 2015
Join over 1 million users and get real-time, scientific alerts from the experts at Lancaster University. Download for free on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Everything you need to know about AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts
AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts is a free service and app providing real-time alerts when the aurora borealis is likely visible from the UK. Scientists at Lancaster University run the core service.
Neil Morton at Progress Concepts Limited developed, runs, and maintains the AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts app for iOS, in association with AuroraWatch UK.
Yes, AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts delivers free real-time alerts whenever aurora is likely to be visible from the UK. Users can configure alert levels within the app.
Yes, the AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts app allows users to monitor the UK's geomagnetic activity in real-time. It also shows a chart of the last 24 hours.
Yes, the AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts app provides a map feature to view current aurora activity and cloud cover, helping users determine visibility.
Yes, the AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts app includes a widget that provides quick access to current aurora activity status directly from your device's home screen.
Yes, the AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts app offers an Apple Watch app and complications for quick access to current activity status.
Yes, the AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts app supports Siri shortcuts, enabling users to get the latest aurora status using voice commands, including via HomePod.
The 'Disturbance Level' in AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts indicates the current geomagnetic activity in nanotesla (nT), directly influencing aurora visibility. Higher values suggest increased activity.
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