DownloadStay updated on Aurora Borealis sightings in the UK with AuroraWatch UK! This app provides real-time alerts based on geomagnetic activity, indicating the potential visibility of the Northern Lights from the UK.
Key Features:
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Real-time Geomagnetic Activity Alerts: Receive instant notifications when geomagnetic activity increases, signifying a higher likelihood of aurora viewing. Alerts are triggered by changes in the AuroraWatch status level.
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Current Alert Status: Quickly check the current alert level. (See Notes below for details.)
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24-Hour History: Review geomagnetic activity over the past 24 hours.
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30-Minute Forecast: Access a 30-minute forecast model provided by the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).
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Contact Support: Report any issues by emailing [email protected]
Important Notes:
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Not a Forecasting App: AuroraWatch UK is not a predictive tool; it provides alerts based on observed geomagnetic activity.
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Phone Settings: Ensure your phone's battery saver mode or similar settings aren't blocking push notifications. Check your notification settings to confirm that AuroraWatch UK is allowed to send alerts.
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No Historical Alerts: The app doesn't send retroactive alerts. If your phone is off or offline during a brief period of increased activity, you may miss the notification.
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Alert Delay: A delay is built into the alert system to allow the data to stabilize, as recommended by Lancaster University.
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Location Bias: Alerts primarily use data from the Lancaster magnetometer, leading to potentially more conservative alerts for those further north than England (e.g., Shetland).
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Third-Party App: This Android app is developed and maintained by Smallbouldering Projects and is not officially affiliated with Lancaster University.
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Data Source: Alert data is provided by Lancaster University, utilizing data from the SAMNET and/or AuroraWatchNet magnetometer networks. Learn more: http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/introduction
What's New in Version 1.97 (October 20, 2024):
- Added abbreviations to the "About" section.
- Added Bristol and Portsmouth as location options.
- Introduced a new optional alert notification triggered by specific value increases. This allows for additional alerts if the nT value surpasses a previous red alert threshold.
