Aurora Forecast 3D
University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)
About this app
- Category Education
- Age 10
- Updated May 22, 2025
- OS IOS
Editor reviews
Aurora Forecast 3D is an educational weather app that helps you predict and plan Northern Lights viewing through an interactive 3D globe and real-time space weather data. Track the aurora oval, KP index, cloud cover, and solar wind in one place, with location-based alerts so you never miss a peak. Designed for travelers, photographers, skywatchers, and students who want accurate aurora forecasts and easy-to-understand insights.
Core features:
- Interactive 3D globe with time slider to visualize aurora oval movement and visibility windows
- Real-time KP index, solar wind, and cloud cover overlays with local probability estimates
- Smart alerts and trip planning tools with best-time suggestions and practical photography tips
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How to use:
1. Install and open the app, then allow location access for precise local forecasts. Optionally sign in to sync favorites and settings.
2. Set your home location and choose alert thresholds for KP index and cloud cover to match your needs.
3. Rotate and zoom the 3D globe, then drag the timeline to preview aurora movement and find the best viewing hours.
4. Open Layers to toggle KP, solar wind, cloud cover, and moonlight, and check the local probability card for your area.
5. Enable notifications, save favorite spots, and use the Planning page for best-time recommendations and field-ready photography tips.