AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts
AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts
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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.

Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

38K+

Publisher

Progress Concepts Limited

Category

Weather

Locales

1

Latest Version

2.14.2

Size

32.4 MB

First Released

Jan 18, 2015
Features

Professional-Grade Aurora Tracking

Harness scientific data from the Space and Planetary Physics group at Lancaster University to ensure you never miss a spectacular display.

Real-Time Precision Alerts

Receive instant notifications when geomagnetic activity reaches your preferred threshold, giving you the lead time needed to reach a dark sky.

Live Scientific Insights

Monitor the UK’s geomagnetic activity through detailed 24-hour charts and cloud cover maps designed for serious photographers and enthusiasts.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts

What is 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.

Who developed the AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts app for iOS?

Neil Morton at Progress Concepts Limited developed, runs, and maintains the AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts app for iOS, in association with AuroraWatch UK.

Does AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts provide real-time aurora alerts?

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.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Screenshots

AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts - AuroraWatch UK app screen showing an amber alert for possible aurora and a geomagnetic activity bar chart

AuroraWatch UK app screen showing an amber alert for possible aurora and a geomagnetic activity bar chart

AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts - Aurora Ovation Map of the United Kingdom showing green aurora activity intensity over Scotland and Northern England

Aurora Ovation Map of the United Kingdom showing green aurora activity intensity over Scotland and Northern England

AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts - AuroraWatch UK app screenshot showing the aurora ovation map with activity and cloud cover over the United Kingdom

AuroraWatch UK app screenshot showing the aurora ovation map with activity and cloud cover over the United Kingdom

AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts - AuroraWatch UK app displaying a red alert for strong aurora activity and a geomagnetic disturbance chart.

AuroraWatch UK app displaying a red alert for strong aurora activity and a geomagnetic disturbance chart.

AuroraWatch UK Aurora Alerts - AuroraWatch UK app showing a 30-minute aurora forecast map with visibility probability levels.

AuroraWatch UK app showing a 30-minute aurora forecast map with visibility probability levels.

Description

The aurora borealis (or northern lights) is a spectacular natural phenomenon which can occasionally be seen in the night sky over Britain. Once seen, it is never forgotten. AuroraWatch UK is a free service offering alerts when the aurora might be visible from the UK. It is run by scientists in the Space and Planetary Physics group at Lancaster University’s Department of Physics. The AuroraWatch UK app for iOS is written, run and maintained by Neil Morton at Progress Concepts Limited, in association with AuroraWatch UK, giving you the data at your fingertips on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch, and delivering free real-time alerts whenever aurora is likely to be visible from the UK. Alerts are configurable within the app to different levels, so you will know when to look out for aurora wherever you are. * Receive realtime alerts direct to your device when sighting is likely. * Monitor the UK's geomagnetic activity in real-time. * See how likely it is that you may see the aurora. * View last 24 hours chart. * View map with current aurora & cloud cover. * View Shetland Cliff Cam to see any aurora. * Widget allows quick access to current activity. * Watch app allows quick access to current activity. * Watch complications. * Use Siri shortcuts to get latest status (including HomePod).

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