Plain-language guidance
No Kp, no Bz, no jargon. Just a clear answer: is tonight worth your time, and what should you do about it?
Your aurora guide for Iceland
Guidance to the best view of the northern lights around you.
Aurora forecasts are full of numbers nobody can read. AuroraSpy does the reading for you — and tells you, in plain words, when there's a real chance tonight, when to wait, and where to go for a clearer sky.
The lights are never guaranteed — but we make sure you're in the right place at the right time, and never miss a clear window.
Free, for iPhone.
Android — on Google Play and app stores in China — is coming soon.
How it works
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Open the app
No charts to decode. AuroraSpy reads the aurora activity, cloud cover, and darkness for the exact spot you're standing in.
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Get a clear call
A simple go, wait, or rest tonight — with an honest read on your chances, always in plain language.
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Head out and look up
When it's worth it, we point you to the darkest sky nearby and walk you through where to look and how to catch it.
Why travelers use AuroraSpy
The right window, the right spot
See the best hours to be outside and the darkest reachable place near you — so you spend the night looking, not guessing.
Honest about the clouds
Skies change fast in Iceland. We keep watching, and when a clear gap opens nearby, we nudge you to chase it.
Like a local guide in your pocket
Whether you're in Reykjavík, on the south coast, or out in the countryside, AuroraSpy gives you calm, practical guidance for exactly where you are.
It's built to take the stress and guesswork out of aurora hunting — so a clear night never slips by while you stare at a confusing forecast.
Made by people with deep aurora-hunting and guiding experience. We genuinely appreciate every question and bit of feedback along the way — it helps us make this the best northern-lights experience for you.
Out now for iPhone
Download AuroraSpy free and open it before dark. It will tell you whether tonight is worth it, and when.
Using Android? It's on the way. Email us and we'll let you know when it launches.