The Lumyros app is your guide to seeing the Northern Lights in Kiruna. Download it for free and get started right away.
Kiruna Aurora Forecast
Check the 3-day and 27-day forecasts for Northern Lights Kiruna in the app to see predicted activity levels. The forecasts use data from solar wind and magnetometers to determine the likelihood of visible Auroras. When the activity is strong enough, you'll get notifications to head outside for the show.
Interactive Map
The map shows the best spots near Kiruna for viewing the Northern Lights. Click “I see Aurora!” when you spot them to share the location with other users. You'll also get alerts when others report visible Auroras so you know exactly where to look.
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Designed For Beginners
Designed For Beginners
Tutorials & Tips
Learn how to spot and photograph the Northern Lights with easy tutorials. The videos cover what the Northern Lights look like, ideal viewing times, how to read the forecasts, camera settings for your phone, and more. You'll be a Pro Aurora hunter in no time!
Share & Connect
Upload your favourite photos and share details of your experiences in the built-in Northern Lights social network. Connect with fellow Aurora chasers from Kiruna and around the world. Together you can discover the best times and places to witness the magical Kiruna night sky alight.
The Lumyros app makes it simple to fulfil your Northern Lights viewing dreams. Let it be your go-to tool to an unforgettable adventure under the Auroras. Happy hunting!
All-in-one tool for Aurora hunting. Try the new experience.
The Lumyros Aurora Forecast feature gives you predictions for the next 3 nights and 27 days so you know the best times to head out for optimal Northern Lights viewing.
The 3-day forecast provides details on the predicted Kp index and geomagnetic activity for Kiruna. The Kp index measures disturbances in the magnetic field of the earth. The higher the Kp number, the stronger the geomagnetic activity is expected and the better the chance of visible Aurora. Check this short-term forecast to find the next few nights with Kp 3 or higher for your best shot at spotting the lights.
The 27-day forecast gives you the big picture for the month ahead but at the same time is less accurate as for each day is issued only one value. These longer-term forecasts help you plan the best times for an Aurora hunting trip to Kiruna.
With the Lumyros forecasts, you’ll know when the Northern Lights are most likely to put on a show. Then get out there, find a dark spot away from city lights, and look north. Don’t forget to share any sightings with the Aurora-chasing community in the app! Together, we can help each other experience the wonder and natural beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
The Lumyros app allows you to connect with other Northern Lights enthusiasts in the Kiruna area. Share your experiences seeing the Aurora Borealis and get tips from more seasoned Aurora chasers.
Share Your Sightings
When you spot the Northern Lights dancing across the sky, open the Lumyros app and tap the “I see Aurora!” button on the interactive map. Select the shape and intensity of the lights you’re observing and submit your sighting. This alerts other users that the Aurora is active and visible. They may then head out to catch the show too.
Learn From Fellow Enthusiasts
The social network in the Lumyros app lets you connect with experienced Aurora chasers who know all the best viewing spots and photography tips. Ask questions about the science behind the Northern Lights or get recommendations for the top places to see them near Kiruna. Share your amazing photos of the Aurora Borealis and see shots other users have captured.
All-in-one tool for Aurora hunting. Try the new experience.
Get Notified of Sightings
Turn on notifications in the Lumyros app so you get alerts whenever other users report spotting the Northern Lights. That way you can quickly head outside and see the colorful display for yourself. The interactive map shows the location and details of sightings by other Aurora chasers. Head to those areas for your best chance of observing the dancing lights.
Whether you’re new to Aurora chasing or a seasoned veteran, connecting with other enthusiasts in the social network feature of the Lumyros app enhances your experience seeing the Northern Lights around Kiruna. Share knowledge, get tips, spread the word about sightings, and build community with fellow sky watchers. The interactive map and real-time notifications ensure you never miss out on a spectacular Aurora show.
How to Share Top Northern Lights Places with Other Aurora Hunters?
The app also provides the possibility to share the best places to see Kiruna Northern Lights. Each shared location shows information about the level of light pollution, access difficulty, navigation via 3rd party apps, location photo and description.
How to share the new place with other hunters? You just found a new great spot for Aurora viewing near Kiruna.
1. Take a photo of the northern view.
2. Open the Lumyros app and open the interactive map, click on places, and click on the button "Add Location".
3. Upload the photo you just took.
4. Describe how it looks there, how to get there, why is this place great for Aurora viewing and any additional information you think might be important.
5. Select how difficult it is to get there and how much light pollution is around you.
6. Click "Submit".
The app will add the new place to the interactive map and the social feed. Please Note: When adding a new location, do that, when you are actually there as when you hit the "Submit" button your current GPS location will be applied to the new place. This is to ensure that you are sharing a place you have actually been.
The most useful Northern Lights online tools for a successful Aurora hunt. Are you about to hunt the Northern Lights on your own? Then you will find these resources helpful. If you are trying to see Aurora for the first time we recommend signing up for the Northern Lights Online Course where is explained step-by-step all you need to know to see the Northern Lights in an easy way.
Northern Lights essential online tools designed for beginners to help you see Aurora like the handy Aurora Mobile App and Northern Lights Online Course will help you to understand how Aurora works and to monitor real-time activity.
The Northern Lights Forecast for 3 days and long-term Aurora forecast for up to 27 days ahead can be found here: Geophysical Institute Forecast, NOAA Aurora Forecast, Spaceweatherlive Forecast or in the Northern Lights App.
Find the best Aurora spots with the light pollution map and cloud cover prediction.
Northern Lights activity in real-time: Real-time Aurora activity (worldwide magnetometers), Solar Wind activity, Sun's activity, Aurora live Boreal webcams list or Aurora App.
Additional resources to know when it will be dark enough Darkness graph & Map and how much the moon will illuminate the sky Moon Phase + Moonrise & Moonset.
If you decide to go with professional Aurora hunters here you can find the top-rated Aurora Tours.
So there you have it, everything you need to become an Aurora hunting pro in Kiruna. Download the Lumyros app, study the tutorial videos, check the forecasts and interactive map, then get out under the night sky and start searching. Once you spot those dazzling lights dancing across the horizon, make sure to share the sighting with your fellow Aurora chasers on the social network. Before you know it, you'll be a part of the community, swapping stories and top spots, and chasing the Northern Lights together. The key is just getting out there - you've got the tools, now go have an adventure and see one of the greatest natural wonders for yourself. The Aurora is waiting!