# AuroraMap.app

> Real-time aurora australis forecast and southern lights prediction with interactive maps, KP index monitoring, and geomagnetic storm tracking for aurora enthusiasts worldwide.

AuroraMap.app is a comprehensive aurora forecasting platform that provides:

- Real-time aurora australis (southern lights) forecasting
- Interactive aurora visibility maps with prediction overlays
- KP index monitoring and geomagnetic storm alerts
- Aurora power index charts and magnetic field data visualization
- Location-based aurora visibility predictions
- Historical aurora activity data and trends

The platform focuses primarily on aurora australis (southern lights) forecasting for the Southern Hemisphere, particularly beneficial for aurora chasers in Australia, New Zealand, South America, and southern Africa.

## Core Features

- [Homepage](https://auroramap.app/): Main aurora forecast dashboard with real-time data
- [Aurora Maps](https://auroramap.app/#aurora-maps): Interactive maps showing aurora visibility predictions
- [KP Index Monitor](https://auroramap.app/#kp-index): Real-time geomagnetic activity monitoring
- [Aurora Power Charts](https://auroramap.app/#aurora-power): Historical and current aurora intensity data

## Data Sources

- [NOAA Space Weather](https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/): Primary source for geomagnetic data
- [Real-time Solar Wind Data](https://auroramap.app/api/solar-wind): Live solar wind parameters
- [Geomagnetic Field Data](https://auroramap.app/api/magnetic-field): Current magnetic field measurements

## Technical Information

- [API Documentation](https://auroramap.app/api/docs): RESTful API for aurora data
- [Data Sources](https://auroramap.app/#data-sources): Information about data providers and update frequencies
- [Forecast Methodology](https://auroramap.app/#methodology): How aurora predictions are calculated

## Optional

- [About Aurora](https://auroramap.app/#about): Scientific background on aurora formation
- [Photography Tips](https://auroramap.app/#photography): Aurora photography guidelines
- [Contact Information](https://auroramap.app/#contact): Support and feedback