Glendale is an Android application designed to monitor real-time auroral activity. With this utility, you can receive push alerts to know if there may be so-called aurora borealis or northern lights visible tonight.
Reports and forecasts
The app collects sighting reports made by users for scientific research purposes. This can improve the accuracy of aurora forecasting. It is possible to alert enthusiasts when the northern lights are active.
This utility provides a short-term aurora forecast for the next hour. Weather conditions and moon illumination for your region are presented. Also, there are long-term predictions for three and 27 days.
In addition, the app shows the probability of seeing northern lights based on your location. Information on current auroral activity is provided. It is based on observed and predicted Kp Indices from the U.S. Air Force Weather Agency.
Moreover, Glendale provides a weather forecast to check visibility conditions before planning to see northern lights. There are solar wind data directly from the NASA satellite, including wind speed, Bz, Bt, and density.
Notifications and map
It is possible to get push notifications when the service detects that an aurora is developing. An onset alert is sent first as a warning that northern lights are starting. The app also provides various reports. You can set your preferences based on location, intensity, and time to receive signals when the celestial phenomena match your criteria.
There is a real-time aurora map that shows the activity of the northern lights. You can select the cities and obtain important information. It is possible to connect with like-minded enthusiasts worldwide and share your stunning photos.
Features
- it is possible to receive aurora forecasts for the next hour, as well as 3 and 27 days;
- there is an interactive map with the northern lights activity;
- solar wind data and Kp indices are provided;
- you can communicate with like-minded enthusiasts;
- the app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current Android versions.
