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SpaceWeatherLive: Comprehensive Solar Monitoring and Aurora Prediction Tool

by Parsec vzw

4.0
IOSWeather
SpaceWeatherLive delivers real-time solar activity data and aurora forecasts for enthusiasts and professionals. The app provides actionable insights for northern lights viewing and space weather monitoring with beginner-friendly explanations.

Detailed Review

SpaceWeatherLive by Parsec vzw establishes itself as a premier mobile resource for solar activity monitoring and aurora prediction. The application aggregates data from multiple space weather sources to provide comprehensive real-time information about solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and auroral activity levels. Its position in the market caters to both amateur skywatchers and professional users requiring accurate space weather data. The application's core functionality centers around its real-time KP index monitoring, solar flare alerts, and aurora oval visualization. Users receive push notifications for significant solar events, while the detailed forecast models predict auroral visibility up to three days in advance. The interface incorporates multiple data visualization methods including magnetometer readings, solar images from NASA's SDO satellite, and proton flux measurements. Advanced features include historical data comparison tools and regional visibility forecasts based on geographic location. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design with intuitive navigation between different data modules. The interface presents complex space weather parameters through color-coded indicators and simplified explanations, making advanced concepts accessible to beginners. Real-world usage patterns show most users checking the app multiple times daily during active solar periods, with particular engagement during geomagnetic storms. The map-based aurora oval projection proves especially valuable for planning observation sessions, with many users reporting successful aurora sightings based on app predictions. User feedback consistently praises the application's accuracy and educational value. Reviewer Punksta777 (May 12, 2024) notes having 'learned everything I know from this app,' while UtahWX (October 9, 2024) highlights its utility for rare aurora opportunities in lower latitudes. Professional users like Transmaster (October 8, 2024), a ham radio operator since the 1970s, consider it superior to other monitoring tools. Some users have requested additional features including home screen widgets and customizable notification sounds, as mentioned by kaseyinthesky (December 29, 2024). The application demonstrates particular strength in data accuracy and educational content, though some users note the interface could benefit from additional customization options. Its primary limitation remains the inherent unpredictability of space weather rather than application functionality. Ideal use cases include aurora chasers planning expeditions, amateur astronomers monitoring solar activity, and radio operators assessing propagation conditions. The application successfully bridges the gap between scientific data and practical application for space weather enthusiasts.

Key Features

  • Real-time KP index monitoring provides immediate geomagnetic activity levels essential for aurora prediction and visibility forecasting
  • Solar flare alerts with classification system deliver instant notifications about significant solar events affecting space weather conditions
  • Aurora oval visualization maps display real-time and predicted auroral activity across global regions with color-coded intensity indicators
  • Educational content explains complex space weather concepts through beginner-friendly explanations and contextual data interpretations
  • Historical data comparison tools enable users to analyze past solar cycles and compare current activity against historical patterns
  • Location-based forecasts utilize GPS data to provide personalized aurora visibility predictions specific to user's geographic position

Why Users Love It

Accurate real-time data
Comprehensive educational content

Perfect for: Aurora enthusiasts, amateur astronomers, and space weather professionals

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Current Rank

#36

Best Rank

#32

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Average Rank

#36

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User Reviews

Dougieone
May 11, 2024

I will donate. My other option is not use the app at all. My next move. I don’t pay to get rid of ads I will donate. My other option is not use the app at all. My next move.

danielbair
Apr 14, 2024

Thanks for adding the UTC clock to the app. Great Improvement Thanks for adding the UTC clock to the app.

Upstate Steve
May 12, 2024

… This app is even better than that! I don’t even have a word for it. On top of which, it’s tracking of and responsiveness to the mega-storm of the past 48 hours were as noteworthy as the storm itself. Best $10/yr of any app subscription I have (~40) and one of the 3 or 4 best apps out of all (300+). Pick your favorite superlative…. … This app is even better than that! I don’t even have a word for it. On top of which, it’s tracking of and responsiveness to the mega-storm of the past 48 hours were as noteworthy as the storm itself. Best $10/yr of any app subscription I have (~40) and one of the 3 or 4 best apps out of all (300+).

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May 12, 2024

First I’ll say I absolutely love this app. I’ve been using it for several years now. I’ve shared it with several friends and I think the co tent is really amazing for a free app and it’s even got more content that some paid apps. That being said, the new update that I downloaded caused ads to start playing. I have no problem with ads. I understand people have to make money somehow. But the ads being used are not allowing me to renter the app. I’m having to close the whole thing and go back in. Some of the ads have an “x” to get out of it but most of the time the one playing does not. Are you able to control that? Is there any way for you all to make sure the game ads that just continue to play and have no button to bring me back to the app are not used? It’s really disappointing because this app was always so easy to use before that. Either way, thank you for making such an amazing app! Keep up the good work. I love this app First I’ll say I absolutely love this app. I’ve been using it for several years now. I’ve shared it with several friends and I think the co tent is really amazing for a free app and it’s even got more content that some paid apps. That being said, the new update that I downloaded caused ads to start playing. I have no problem with ads. I understand people have to make money somehow. But the ads being used are not allowing me to renter the app. I’m having to close the whole thing and go back in. Some of the ads have an “x” to get out of it but most of the time the one playing does not. Are you able to control that? Is there any way for you all to make sure the game ads that just continue to play and have no button to bring me back to the app are not used? It’s really disappointing because this app was always so easy to use before that. Either way, thank you for making such an amazing app! Keep up the good work.

kaseyinthesky
Dec 30, 2024

Love this app so much ! Keeps you directly up to date with flares and watches etc. my only wish would be for widgets! And maybe the choice of notification sounds, I keep them on and want a special one for this! LOVE Love this app so much ! Keeps you directly up to date with flares and watches etc. my only wish would be for widgets! And maybe the choice of notification sounds, I keep them on and want a special one for this!

App Details

Developer

Parsec vzw

Platform

ios

Rating

4.0

Last Updated

9/7/2025