If you want to experience the magical Northern Lights, the Lumyros Aurora app is your guide. This easy-to-use app provides detailed forecasts so you know the best times and locations to spot the Aurora Borealis in PEI.
The 3-day forecast shows predictions for 72 hours in advance, broken into 3-hour time slots so you can plan your viewing adventure. The forecasts factor in times when it will be dark enough to potentially see the lights dancing across the night sky. The real-time Aurora tracker lets you know when activity is strong enough to head out for the show.
Did you know that over 80% of tourists miss the Northern Lights due to the lack of Aurora knowledge? Don't let that be you! The right time and the right place are the key. Northern Lights Online Course and Aurora mobile app designed for beginners will significantly increase your chances.
Designed For Beginners
Designed For Beginners
The interactive map is key for sharing & finding ideal spots. See where others have recently spotted the lights and shared photos. Check out locations rated for minimal light pollution and optimal viewing. Read tips from fellow skywatchers on the best times and camera settings. Some top spots may be further away, so the map provides distance details to help you find out if it’s worth the trek.
Don’t know much about the Northern Lights? The Aurora Academy tutorial videos teach you everything from what causes the colorful displays to how long they might last to the best ways to photograph them with your phone. You’ll be an Aurora expert in no time.
All-in-one tool for Aurora hunting. Try the new experience.
Once you see the lights, share your experience with the community. Post details about what you saw including shapes, colors and times. Upload your favorite photos. Connect with other enthusiasts in the built-in social network. Together, you might just discover the best kept secrets for Aurora hunting in PEI.
Whether you’re hoping for a quick glimpse or to capture the perfect shot, the Lumyros Aurora app lights the way to an unforgettable encounter with nature’s dazzling spectacle. Adventure awaits under the dancing lights!
Lumyros Forecast Shows Predicted Aurora Activity for Beginners
The Lumyros app is designed to make seeing the Northern Lights in Prince Edward Island easy for beginners.
The 3-day forecast shows when the Aurora is predicted to be active for your location. You'll see the expected strength and timing in 3-hour slots so you know the optimal windows to head out for the best views. No more guessing if tonight's the night! The interactive map also shows real-time Aurora sightings and the best spots shared by other users so you can head right to prime viewing areas.
Learn the basics of the Northern Lights and how to capture them yourself in the Aurora Academy video tutorials. You'll discover what the Lights actually look like, how long they typically last, the best times to see them, how to read the forecasts and data to know when they'll be most active, and how to photograph them with just your phone. These short lessons will get you ready for spotting and shooting the Lights in no time!
Once you spot the Lights, share your sighting on the map to help others. Select the shape, color, and other details to report the current Aurora activity. You'll also get notifications from other users reporting visible Lights so you know when to head out. The built-in Northern Lights social network lets you connect with other Aurora hunters, share photos, exchange tips on the best spots, and more.
With Lumyros, beginners have everything they need to successfully see and capture the Northern Lights. The easy forecasts, interactive tools, video tutorials, and community features will turn you into an Aurora spotting Pro in no time. Adventure under the dancing Lights awaits!
The interactive map and Aurora Academy section in the Lumyros app are designed to help beginners easily find and photograph the Northern Lights.
Interactive Map
The interactive map shows where visible Auroras were spotted and shared by other users. Click on the pins to see details like date, time, shape and color. The “Places” section shows the best spots for viewing and photography near you. Learn about each location and see photos and tips from other Aurora hunters. The “Photos” section shows where photos were taken. View info like date, time, location and camera settings for each photo. Use the search filters to find what you’re looking for.
How to share the best Northern Lights viewing spots in PEI
The app also provides the possibility to share the best places to see Northern Lights in PEI and nearby. 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 in PEI.
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.
Aurora Academy Tutorials
The easy-to-understand video tutorials in the Aurora Academy teach you everything you need to know to see the Northern Lights. Learn what Auroras really look like, when and where you're most likely to see them, how long a show might last and how to understand forecasts and data. You'll also learn how to photograph Auroras with your smartphone. The tutorials cover:
How Auroras appear in reality
Optimal viewing times and locations
Aurora duration and behavior
Understanding forecasts, solar wind and magnetometer data
Smartphone Aurora photography tips
And much more...
With the interactive map showing real-time Auroras and the Aurora Academy tutorials, beginners will be spotting and photographing the Northern Lights in no time. The Lumyros app provides all the guidance needed to become an Aurora hunter.
All-in-one tool for Aurora hunting. Try the new experience.
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, with the Lumyros app you'll be on your way to seeing the Northern Lights in no time. Check the forecast to find the best nights for viewing, scout out ideal locations away from light pollution on the interactive map, and learn the basics from the tutorial videos. Once you spot those colorful lights dancing across the sky, be sure to share the experience with other Aurora chasers on the social network. Who knows, you might even make a new friend to join you for the next celestial spectacle. Happy hunting and enjoy this natural wonder in one of the best places on earth to witness its beauty, picturesque Prince Edward Island.