Never miss the northern lights

Real-time aurora forecasts for 78 viewing spots across Iceland. Science-backed scores updated every 15 minutes.

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Everything you need to see the aurora

From real-time forecasts to community sightings, Aurora Iceland is your complete northern lights companion.

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Real-Time Aurora Scores

Every 15 minutes, our algorithm scores 78 viewing spots from 0 to 100 using live NOAA satellite data, cloud forecasts, and darkness calculations.

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Interactive Map

Color-coded pins across Iceland show aurora probability at a glance. Toggle cloud cover and aurora activity overlays to understand conditions.

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Smart Alerts

One-tap alerts notify you when conditions turn good. Our alerts are conservative — no false alarms that send you out into the cold for nothing.

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12-Hour Forecasts

Hourly breakdowns for every spot show exactly when conditions peak tonight. Plan your drive and time your arrival.

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Community Sightings

See real-time aurora photos from other hunters across Iceland. Like, comment, and validate the forecast with real eyes on the ground.

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Aurora Hunt Game

Photograph auroras to earn points based on color rarity. Compete in weekly tournaments, climb the leaderboard, and collect achievement badges.

See it in action

Designed for the dark — easy to use while out hunting aurora.

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How it works

Three steps to seeing the northern lights tonight.

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Check your score

Open the app and see your aurora probability based on your GPS location. Updated every 15 minutes.

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Find the best spot

Browse 78 viewing spots ranked by conditions. Cloud cover, darkness, and geomagnetic activity all factored in.

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Go see the aurora

Get directions, check safety notes, and share your photos with the community when you spot them.

Download Aurora Iceland

Free on Google Play. No account required for core features.

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