Northern Lights Alerts

Northern Lights Alerts is a data-driven Northern Lights forecasting and alert app built on real space weather — not hype. It uses live solar wind, IMF (Bz), hemispheric power, and substorm indicators to tell you when aurora is actually possible, not just when a generic model says “maybe”. Designed for both casual observers and serious aurora photographers. What makes this app different This is not a wallpaper app and not a KP-only chart. It combines: Live space weather data Physics-based aurora drivers Location-aware visibility logic Cloud cover and sky conditions So you can decide if it’s worth going outside. Key features ✔ Northern Lights forecasting Aurora forecasts based on KP and real drivers Real-time IMF (Bz) and solar wind monitoring Hemispheric power and substorm context Short-term and multi-day outlooks ✔ Alerts that matter Optional alerts for genuinely favourable conditions Triggers based on Bz, solar wind, and storm behaviour Designed to reduce false notifications ✔ Visual vs photography guidance Clear distinction between: Visual aurora potential Photographic aurora potential Accounts for latitude and auroral oval position ✔ Cloud cover & sky conditions Integrated cloud cover forecasts Moon phase and darkness context Know when clear skies actually align with aurora activity ✔ Advanced space weather tools KP trends and breakdowns Solar wind speed and density IMF orientation (Bz / Bt) Substorm phase indicators 📍 Built for your location Aurora visibility depends on where you are, not just global numbers. Forecasts adapt using: Your latitude Current auroral oval position Viewing geometry, not raw KP alone This results in fewer false “aurora possible” nights. 👤 Who this app is for Anyone searching for Northern Lights alerts Aurora chasers and photographers Users who want alerts they can trust People frustrated by vague or misleading aurora apps. ⚠ Important note Aurora is natural and unpredictable. This app provides data-driven forecasts, not guarantees. Clouds, light pollution, and local conditions always matter.