Aurora Watch NZ gives you real-time aurora alerts, forecast summaries, and visibility chances — all tailored for New Zealand stargazers.
Whether you’re in Dunedin, Christchurch, Invercargill or anywhere across Aotearoa, the app helps you know exactly when to look up and where to look south.
Sign in with Apple or Google to unlock custom notifications and access the new Feed tab — your central place for aurora news, alerts, and community updates.
From live KP index and solar wind data to AI-powered nightly summaries (7 PM–5 AM), Aurora Watch NZ gives you everything you need to chase the Southern Lights — with no clutter, no noise.
Features include:
• Live KP Index, Bz, Solar Wind & geomagnetic data
• Visibility % based on your location and cloud cover
• AI-generated aurora summaries (7 PM–5 AM)
• Push notifications for aurora activity
• AR compass that shows where to look
• NZ-wide aurora heatmap
• Feed tab with real-time news and updates
• Local weather and city-based greetings
• Sign in with Apple or Google
No Ads, No tracking. Just space weather that matters.
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