Aurora Live – Real-Time Northern Lights Forecast & Alerts

Aurora Live is an iPhone app that shows the real-time chance of seeing the northern lights at your location and sends you a push alert when auroraFree to download, with optional premium features.

Know when to go outside, not just when the Kp is high

Whether you are travelling to Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Alaska or Canada, or simply checking from home in Belgium or the Netherlands, Aurora Live r data into one clear answer: how likely is it that you can see the aurora right now?

Key features

Location-based aurora probability – real-time chance for your current position or any place in the world.
Multiple locations – follow all your favourite destinations and compare them at a glance.
Push alerts – get notified when aurora activity picks up near you, so you never miss a clear night.
Short-term and multi-day forecasts – the next hour, the next hours or the coming days, to plan tonight or a whole trip.
Made for every level – first-time viewers, travellers, photographers and experienced aurora chasers.

How Aurora Live calculates your aurora chance

Aurora Live combines live space weather data from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, including the OVATION aurora model, the Kp index, solar wind spemagnetic field, with your location. The result is a simple percentage per location instead of raw numbers you need to interpret yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora Live free?

Yes, the app is free to download. Some extra features are available through an optional premium upgrade.

Is Aurora Live available on Android?

No. Aurora Live is currently only available for iPhone.

Does Aurora Live work outside the Nordic countries?

Yes. You can add any location worldwide, and the app alerts you when a strong geomagnetic storm makes the aurora visible further south.

Which Kp index do I need to see the northern lights?

It depends on your latitude. In northern Scandinavia, Iceland and Alaska a low Kp is often enough. In Belgium or central Europe you typically need a strong KP. Aurora Live does this calculation for your exact location.