Aurora Watch (UK)

Get AuroraWatch UK status alerts to warn of possible sightings

The aurora borealis (or northern lights) is a spectacular natural phenomenon which can occasionally be seen in the night sky over Britain. Once seen, it is never forgotten. Aurora Watch UK allows you to monitor geomagnetic activity and will let you know when aurora MAY be visible from the UK.

Get alerts about increases in geomagnetic activity - triggered when the AuroraWatch status level changes; this indicates the relative likelihood of viewing an aurora in the UK.

See the current alert status - see Notes.

Read last 24 hours recent history.

30 minute forecast model from SWPC.

Please email with any issues.

PLEASE NOTE:

Phone settings such as Battery Saver which limit the phone getting push notifications will narrow or even close the aurora alert window.

If you are not receiving alerts check your phone's Settings/Notifications/App settings to see that Notifications for Aurora Watch UK are not turned off.

The app does not alert historically. If your phone is off or unable to connect to the internet when the status goes up but the level goes back down before the next data update you will receive no alert.

There is a necessary delay before alerts are sent since the data needs to 'settle down' as recommended by Lancaster University.

The alerts provided by Lancaster University tend to default to their Lancaster magnetometer for alerting though they do have others; most importantly one in Shetland. Naturally there is a greater chance of seeing an Aurora in Shetland but since that data is not (usually) used alerts are a little more 'pessimistic'. This is appropriate for those of us living in England but less so for those further north.

The Aurora Watch UK (Android) app is developed and maintained by Smallbouldering Projects, it is not an 'Official' app.

Alerts data is provided by Lancaster University, UK using data from the SAMNET and/or AuroraWatchNet magnetometer networks: Read more about this here:

http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/introduction

What's New in the Latest Version 1.9

Last updated on Jul 2, 2024

Add an option to turn off alert notifications during the daytime.

Aurora Watch is a space exploration game developed by Strange Loop Games and published by Team17. The game is set in a procedurally generated universe where players take on the role of a space captain exploring the galaxy. The game's main focus is on exploration, discovery, and resource management.

Gameplay

Players begin the game by creating a spaceship and crew. The spaceship can be customized with a variety of weapons, engines, and other modules. The crew consists of a captain, engineer, scientist, and medic. Each crew member has their own unique skills and abilities that can be used to help the player explore the galaxy.

The player's spaceship travels through a procedurally generated universe. The universe is filled with planets, stars, and other objects that can be explored. The player can use their spaceship to land on planets and explore their surfaces. Planets can contain a variety of resources that can be collected and used to upgrade the player's spaceship and crew.

The player can also encounter other spaceships in the universe. These spaceships can be either friendly or hostile. The player can choose to engage in combat with hostile spaceships or to avoid them. Combat is turn-based and the player can use a variety of weapons and abilities to defeat their opponents.

Exploration

Exploration is a major part of Aurora Watch. The player can use their spaceship to travel to different planets and stars. Each planet has its own unique environment and resources. The player can use their spaceship's sensors to scan planets for resources and to find potential landing sites.

Once the player has landed on a planet, they can use their crew to explore the surface. The crew can collect resources, repair the spaceship, and conduct scientific experiments. The player can also use their crew to interact with the planet's inhabitants.

Discovery

Discovery is another major part of Aurora Watch. The player can use their spaceship to explore the galaxy and to discover new planets, stars, and other objects. The player can also use their crew to conduct scientific experiments and to learn more about the universe.

The player can make a variety of discoveries during their travels. These discoveries can include new resources, new technologies, and new alien civilizations. The player can use these discoveries to upgrade their spaceship and crew and to learn more about the universe.

Resource Management

Resource management is an important part of Aurora Watch. The player must carefully manage their resources in order to keep their spaceship running and their crew alive. Resources can be collected from planets, asteroids, and other objects in the universe.

The player can use resources to upgrade their spaceship and crew. Upgrades can improve the spaceship's performance and the crew's abilities. The player can also use resources to repair the spaceship and to buy new equipment.

Conclusion

Aurora Watch is a space exploration game that offers a unique and challenging experience. The game's procedurally generated universe, focus on exploration and discovery, and resource management system make it a rewarding and engaging experience.