Aurora UK

Name: Aurora UK
Rating: 2.75 (346 reviews)
Author: Mountain Goat Apps

By: Mountain Goat Apps

A UK based Aurora watch application

Features & Capabilities

Aurora UK is a free Chrome extension that allows users in the United Kingdom to monitor geomagnetic activity in real-time and receive alerts for potential aurora borealis sightings. Developed in collaboration with the AuroraWatch UK project at Lancaster University, the extension provides notifications indicating the likelihood of seeing the natural light display across the UK.

Featuring push notifications at varying alert levels (Yellow, Amber, and Red), live data monitoring, and comprehensive historical geomagnetic data from the last 24 hours, Aurora UK enables enthusiasts to stay informed about auroral activity easily. The extension also includes useful links and an option to report aurora sightings, making it an essential tool for anyone interested in observing the northern lights right from their desktop browser.

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Version:

21.0.1 Last updated: 2025-03-14

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Creation date:

2015-02-01

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Permissions:

android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
com.ionicframework.aurorawatchuk275889.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

6.46MB

Email:

de*****@n40jpj.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

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# 148,755 ▲ 1,206

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Developed by:

Mountain Goat Apps

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ionicframework.aurorawatchuk275889

Email:

de*****@n40jpj.com

Website:

http://development.n40jpj.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's lightweight design and aurora data provision, but commonly encounter delayed or missing notifications which defeat the app's main purpose. The poor color scheme hampers readability, and missing global map visuals reduce usability. Additionally, the app lacks customization features like adjustable alert thresholds or time-based notifications. A lack of updates has led to multiple usability failures such as broken links and image loading errors, disappointing many users seeking reliable aurora alerts in the UK.

Pros

The app is lightweight and has a clean interface.
Notifications do work to some extent, providing alerts about aurora activity.
Provides useful aurora activity data and statistics.
Helpful for aurora watchers when alerts and data display properly

Cons

Notifications are often delayed or missing, causing users to miss aurora events.
Color scheme and text contrast (white on yellow or black on red) make reading difficult.
Global or hemisphere map images frequently do not load or display errors.
Lack of customization for notification thresholds and timings, such as only after sunset.
The app interface and features are outdated; no updates in years, leading to broken links and limited functionality.

Recent reviews

I have my notifications set for alerts to amber and red, and yet I missed out on some high activity over the past few days again, including today (as of when I wrote this review), and it just isn't fair. I have been literally and metaphorically left in the dark as to when the next display of nature might be.

Lu*****, 2024-09-13

Not had a chance to test the accuracy of the reports, but I don't think I'll be giving it much time. The basic interface is unusable. White text on a yellow background? How on earth do you suppose humans read that? Come on. Use your common sense.