Aurora Forecast.6.5.0 - App Store

Aurora Forecast is your intelligent personal aurora hunting guide - space weather science, Apple's native intelligence, and a live community of aurora watchers, all in your pocket.

- COMMUNITY SIGHTINGS -
See where the aurora is being spotted right now. Live sightings from people near you appear on the map, and "Seen near you" shows how many are watching the lights nearby, updated in real time. Spotted it yourself? Share it with one tap so others know it's happening now. Anonymous by design - no account, and your location is coarsened for privacy.

- AI AURORA ANALYST (Apple Intelligence) -
Aurora forecasting means decoding solar wind speed, interplanetary magnetic fields, and Kp indices. Now you don't have to. Our AI Aurora Analyst, powered by Apple Intelligence, processes all of that and delivers a clear, personalized "Go/No-Go" verdict based on your exact location and local weather. One glance answers the only question that matters: "Can I see it tonight?"

- WIDGETS & APPLE WATCH COMPLICATIONS -
Never miss a geomagnetic storm. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets deliver real-time Kp-index updates at a glance. Apple Watch complications let you track activity right from your wrist - perfect for quick checks when you're already out in the field.

- CORE FEATURES -
. Live community sightings near you
. NOAA OVATION Aurora Forecast Model
. Real-time solar wind & geomagnetic activity data
. Interactive aurora probability map
. 3D globe with real-time aurora visualization
. Live aurora webcams & Sun imagery
. Multi-day Kp-index forecast charts
. Customizable push notifications for geomagnetic storms
. Dark sky location finder
. Apple Watch app with complications
. 30+ languages supported

Whether you're a seasoned aurora chaser or hoping to see the Northern Lights for the first time, Aurora Forecast puts real-time space weather and a live community of aurora watchers in your pocket.

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Subscription Details

. Aurora Pro (Monthly): $2.99/month
. Aurora Pro (Yearly): $12.99/year
. Aurora Ultimate (Monthly): $4.99/month
. Aurora Ultimate (Yearly): $24.99/year

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 > Apple ID > Subscriptions.

Privacy Policy: https://www.tinacinc.com/AuroraForecast/privacy_policy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.tinacinc.com/AuroraForecast/terms_of_conditions.html

Version History Aurora Forecast 6.5.0

NEW: MAP LAYERS
One button for everything the map draws — map type, webcams, clouds, nearby sightings and aurora hotspots.

Plus stability improvements and map fixes.

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.5.0 Aug 26 Aurora Forecast 6.4.2

IMPROVED: NEARBY SIGHTINGS
• "Nearby" now covers a real 100 km radius — reports just over an invisible boundary no longer go missing
• Home and the map now agree: the same reports over the same time window
• Tap the info button on the card to see exactly what "nearby" covers

Solar wind charts now refresh when you pull to refresh, and refreshing Home and Activity is smoother.

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.4.2 Aug 24 Aurora Forecast 6.4.1

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.4.1 Aug 11 Aurora Forecast 6.4.0

NEW: STORIES
• The Stories tab brings aurora guides, news, and field notes from the chase into the app — each one in your language
• A featured story waits on your home screen: tap in to read, then swipe through the rest
• Fresh reads for the cloudy nights between auroras

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.4.0 Jul 24 Aurora Forecast 6.3.2

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.3.2 Jul 22 Aurora Forecast 6.3.1

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.3.1 Jul 15 Aurora Forecast 6.3.0

NEW: COMMUNITY SIGHTINGS
• See live aurora sightings from people near you, right on the map
• "Seen near you" shows how many are watching the lights nearby, updated in real time
• Spotted the aurora? Share it with one tap — your report helps others know it's happening now
• Anonymous by design: no account, and your location is coarsened for privacy

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.3.0 Jul 14 Aurora Forecast 6.2.5

BUG FIXES
• Restored solar wind data (speed, density, Bz) — now updated from NOAA's new real-time source in the app, widgets, and Apple Watch
• Minor bug fixes and stability improvements

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.2.5 Jul 2 Aurora Forecast 6.2.4

BUG FIXES
• Minor bug fixes and stability improvements

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.2.4 May 9 Aurora Forecast 6.2.3

IMPROVEMENTS
• Aurora Intelligence now reads cloud layers more accurately — no more misleading "too cloudy" guidance on clear nights

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.2.3 Apr 14 Aurora Forecast 6.2.2

NEW
• Contact Us — Send feedback or report issues directly from Settings

BUG FIXES
• Fixed incorrect observation duration display

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.2.2 Apr 8 Aurora Forecast 6.2.1

BUG FIXES
• Fixed KP index history chart not displaying data on widgets and Apple Watch
• Improved widget subscription status reliability

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.2.1 Apr 6 Aurora Forecast 6.2.0

NEW
• Customizable Home Screen — Drag and reorder cards to arrange your dashboard your way
• Customizable Activity Tab — Rearrange chart and data sections in the order you prefer

IMPROVEMENTS
• Improved data loading and performance
• Enhanced stability and reliability
• Various UI improvements

Thank you for using Aurora Forecast! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review — it helps us reach more aurora enthusiasts around the world. 6.2.0 Mar 29 Aurora Forecast 6.1.3

• Faster app launch
• Performance improvements and bug fixes 6.1.3 Mar 25 Aurora Forecast 6.1.2

Expanded Solar Observatory
Browse 9 real-time solar images — 3 new wavelengths added: 94 Å (Hot Flare Plasma), 211 Å (Active Regions), and Soft X-Ray.

Reliable Image Sources
Replaced unavailable SDO server with faster, more reliable NASA mirrors. Automatic fallback ensures images always load.

Also in this update:
• Improved image caching and fallback system
• Bug fixes and stability improvements 6.1.2 Mar 19 Aurora Forecast 6.1.1

4-Hour Aurora Timeline
Replay the past 4 hours of aurora activity on the map and globe — see how the auroral oval has changed over time.

Share Your Aurora Map
Save and share a beautifully styled card of the current aurora forecast, complete with QR code.

Share AI Analysis
Share your Aurora Intelligence analysis results as a branded card.

Also in this update:
• Brighter, more vivid aurora probability overlay
• Smarter webcam pin clustering
• Real-time KP estimation in the history chart
• More reliable data loading with backup sources
• Bug fixes and stability improvements 6.1.1 Mar 14 Aurora Forecast 6.1.0 — Live Aurora Webcams.

Live Webcams on the Map
Watch the northern lights in real-time from 24+ webcams across 10 countries. Tap any webcam pin on the map to start streaming.

Also in this update:
• Faster aurora data loading
• Performance and stability improvements 6.1.0 Mar 7 Aurora Forecast 6.0.1

• The cloud layer on your map was stuck in the past. It now stays up to date — so you'll always know where the skies are clear for your next aurora.
• Fixed an issue where GPS location mode was not being tracked correctly.
• Improved translations across more languages.

Thank you for chasing the light with us. Every update brings us closer to the perfect aurora experience. 6.0.1 Feb 24 Aurora Forecast 6.0.0 — Our biggest update ever.

AI Aurora Analyst (Apple Intelligence)
No more decoding raw solar data. Our new AI analyst reads the space weather for you and delivers a personalized "Go/No-Go" verdict based on your location and weather. Just ask: "Can I see it tonight?"

Widgets & Watch Complications
Real-time Kp-index on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch face. Never miss a geomagnetic storm again.

Also in this update:
• Redesigned aurora probability map
• Improved 3D globe visualization
• Enhanced push notification reliability
• Performance and stability improvements 6.0.0 Feb 19 What’s New in This Version (v5.0.12)
• Added support for Czech, Italian, and Spanish languages
• Improved localization for a better global experience
• Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements 5.0.12 04/22/2025 Fixed minor bugs 5.0.11 04/21/2025 - Added language support (localization) 5.0.10 08/09/2023 - Fixed bugs.
- Improved performance.
- Added language support (localization). 5.0.9 08/07/2023 We're constantly working to improve your experience with our app. In this update, we've focused on ironing out a few kinks and making everything run more smoothly 5.0.8 07/31/2023 Keep your app updated to get the latest Aurora Forecast experience on your device.
- We fixed bugs and made performance improvements. 5.0.7 03/28/2022