Watch the aurora forecast on the big screen. Live KP index, real-time aurora oval, and 4K northern lights footage that doubles as the calmest ambient backdrop your living room has ever had.
Whether you are planning a trip to Iceland or just love watching the sky paint itself green, Northern Lights Forecast brings the aurora into your home.
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Live
KP index updated continuously
4K
Real aurora footage
Global
Aurora oval forecast worldwide
Native
Built specifically for tvOS
A Forecast and a Window to the Sky
Northern Lights Forecast 4K is two apps in one: a serious aurora forecasting tool and a beautiful 4K ambient display.
Live KP Index
Current geomagnetic activity (KP) updated from public space-weather feeds, with simple "what does it mean for me" explanations.
Aurora Oval Map
Real-time aurora oval map showing where the lights are likely visible right now, north and south of the equator.
3-Day Forecast
Short-term forecast so you can plan an evening drive, a hotel choice, or just whether to look up tonight.
Location Aware
Pick a location (Tromso, Reykjavik, Fairbanks, your hometown) and see your local view-likelihood on a glanceable card.
4K Footage
High-quality real aurora footage in 4K - dancing greens, purples, and reds for ambient viewing on the big screen.
Music Friendly
Mute the audio and play your own music, or enjoy the included calm ambient soundscape.
Alerts
Optional notifications when KP crosses a threshold you care about.
Privacy-first
No accounts, no tracking. Public space-weather data only.
Lightweight
Smooth performance on every supported Apple TV, indoors or out.
Use Cases
Aurora chasers, travelers, science lovers, and anyone who wants a calm green sky in their living room.
Trip Planning
Pick your destination and check the 3-day KP forecast before you book or head out for the night.
Living-room Ambience
Loop 4K aurora footage as a calm, gorgeous backdrop for evenings, parties, and quiet weekends.
Learning
Built-in explainers cover KP, solar wind, and the aurora oval - perfect for kids and curious adults alike.
What You Will See
Real aurora footage, real forecast data, real planning tools.
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Apple TV Screens
A glimpse of the forecast and the visuals on the big screen.
Built for Apple TV
A native tvOS experience tuned for the living room.
Apple TV
tvOS 17.0 or later
Perfect For
Aurora chasers planning a trip to Iceland, Norway, Finland, or Alaska.
Anyone who lives in a high-latitude city and wants to know "is tonight the night?"
Families who want a beautiful 4K aurora ambience on the TV.
Astronomy and space-weather enthusiasts.
Calm-screen lovers who already use ambient apps in the evening.
What Makes It Different
Forecast plus footage: serious data and beautiful 4K visuals in one app.
Aurora oval map: see where the lights are likely visible right now.
Native tvOS: built specifically for Apple TV, not a phone app stretched out.
Privacy-first: no accounts, no tracking, public data only.
Glanceable cards: understand "should I go outside tonight?" in two seconds.
Bring the Aurora Home
Download Northern Lights Forecast 4K and check tonight's KP index, or just let your TV glow green.
