The Lumyros app provides Yellowknife Northern Lights forecast so you know the best times to head out for the show. The forecast predicts Aurora Borealis activity up to 27 days in advance. You'll see the predicted Kp number, which indicates the potential intensity on a scale from 0 to 9. The higher the Kp number, the more active and brighter the lights are likely to be.
When there's a higher Kp predicted, get ready for an amazing display! The lights may dance, shimmer and move quickly across the sky. They can change from green to red, purple and blue. You might even see the rare 'corona' effect, where the lights seem to burst out from a central point in all directions.
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Designed For Beginners
Designed For Beginners
During peak activity, the lights will be very bright and visible even from the city. Head to a dark area away from streetlights for the most vivid show. Some top spots are along the Ingraham Trail, at the Yellowknife River or Dettah.
The Northern Lights social network in the app lets you connect with other Aurora hunters in Yellowknife (and worldwide). Share your photos, favourite viewing locations, and tips for capturing the perfect shot. Join the conversation to get real-time alerts for sudden bursts of activity and find out where others are watching from.
With the Lumyros forecast and community on your side, you'll be enjoying breathtaking displays of the Northern Lights in no time. The only thing left to do is dress warmly, get outside and look up!
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The Lumyros app provides alerts to let you know when the Northern Lights are active or expected to be active in Yellowknife.
The app's Aurora forecast: Canada, Yellowknife - feature predicts the likelihood of seeing the Northern Lights up to 27 days in advance. It uses data from multiple sources like solar wind speed, geomagnetic activity, and solar flare intensity to determine the probability of visible Aurora activity. When there's a high chance of an Aurora light show, the app will send you an alert so you can head out to your perfect viewing spot.
The Aurora tracker in the app shows the current intensity of Auroral activity in real time. The intensity meter also gives you an idea of how vibrant and active the lights are at any given moment so you can see them at their peak.
With Aurora alerts and an advanced forecast and tracking system, the Lumyros app takes the guesswork out of catching the Northern Lights. Whether you're a seasoned Aurora chaser or seeing the lights for the first time, Lumyros provides all the tools you need to experience the Aurora Borealis in all its glory. The next time there's a chance of Auroral activity in the area, open the Lumyros app and start chasing!
The Lumyros app allows you to connect with fellow Aurora chasers and enthusiasts from around the world.
Through the built-in social network, you can:
Share visible Northern Lights & appearance details.
Share your amazing Aurora photos with the community. Post pictures of the dancing lights and celestial shows you've captured.
Share with others the best spots you've found to view the Aurora. Help fellow travellers and photographers find ideal locations with minimal light pollution and open sightlines of the sky.
Connect with people who share your passion for the Northern Lights. Chat with other Aurora chasers, ask questions, share tips and experiences, and even plan group photo sessions or viewing meetups.
Get inspired by the photos and stories from more experienced Aurora hunters. Learn new techniques for capturing the lights on camera or discover exciting new destinations for your bucket list.
How to Share Top Locations
The app also provides the possibility to share the best viewing locations. 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 Yellowknife.
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".
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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.
By engaging with the Lumyros community, you'll enhance your own experiences viewing and photographing the aurora borealis. Tap into a global network of knowledge and adventure as you navigate the night sky together. The social network is a perfect place for beginners and experts alike to come together under the dancing lights. So next time you have an amazing encounter with the northern lights, be sure to share the details with your fellow Lumyros users. Together, you'll take Aurora chasing to the next level.
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.
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So there you have it, an all-in-one Northern Lights forecasting and social app to help you experience this natural wonder. No more guessing or relying on generic forecasts - with Lumyros you'll know the best times and locations to see the Aurora based on the latest data and reports from other viewers. The social features let you tap into a network of fellow Aurora chasers to discover the hottest spots and photography tips. Whether you're a newbie just starting your Aurora adventure or a seasoned Pro, Lumyros puts the thrill of the chase in the palm of your hand. So charge up your phone, pack your warmest clothes, and get ready to be dazzled by the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis. The night sky is calling - will you answer?