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The app in two minutes

Two short videos, one minute each. Start with the first if you're new; the second covers the features most people only find later.

01Getting started

How Aurora Iceland works

Your chances tonight, the best spots near you, the cloud map, live webcams and alerts — the whole app in one minute.

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Northern lights in Iceland? Aurora Iceland tells you where and when to look. Open the app, and you'll see your chances, right where you are. Tap Best for tonight's peak. 79%. Excellent! It weighs solar activity, clouds and darkness, and updates every five minutes. Scroll down for the best spots nearby, with drive times. Tap one to see what's behind its score. On the Map, switch on cloud cover, then tap through the hours to find clear sky. Wondering if it's out right now? Check the live webcams, or the Feed for photos from other hunters. So you never miss a good night, sign in and turn on notifications in Settings. We'll ping you when conditions near you look promising. Download Aurora Iceland free on iPhone or Android, and check your chances tonight.

02Beyond the forecast

Four features worth knowing

Aurora Hunt, photo sightings on the map, the route planner and Photo of the Day — the parts of the app people find last.

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Aurora Iceland is more than a forecast. Here are four favorites. Post an aurora photo, and Aurora Hunt scores its colors. Rare colors earn more. Climb the weekly leaderboard! On the Map, zoom in to see photos hunters posted in the last 12 hours. Tap one to see it up close. Heading out for the night? Plan your drive in Tours. You get two or three stops for tonight, with arrival times and cloud cover. And every day, the most-loved photo becomes Photo of the Day, and joins the Hall of Fame. Download Aurora Iceland free on iPhone or Android, and start hunting tonight.

Try it tonight.

Aurora Iceland is free on iPhone & Android.