Night
How to Use the Aurora Tracker in LensScape
See tonight’s aurora oval on the map, find photo spots inside it, and check chance, Kp and clouds before you drive out.
01
Turn on Aurora on the map
Open the map and tap the Aurora control. Tonight’s oval draws over the basemap from NOAA SWPC data so you can see where activity is favored. Use the info control for Kp and when the data last updated.
02
Filter spots inside the oval
With Aurora on, filter to spots in the oval so the list and pins focus on places that sit under tonight’s forecast. Open a pin for photos, directions and an Aurora tonight card.
03
Read chance, Kp and clouds
On a spot, Aurora tonight shows chance now, Kp, cloud cover and when the sky is dark. Camera tips cover tripod, focus, ISO and facing the nearest pole. Forecasts are guidance, not a guarantee.
04
Look ahead with Pro
Free includes tonight’s layer and spot card. Pro unlocks a 3-day outlook so you can plan a clear, dark night a little further out. Save the spot to a list before you leave cell service.
Recommended gear
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Lenses
Rokinon 14mm F2.8 AF Full Frame (Sony E)
Aurora calls for a wide, fast lens, and a 14 mm f/2.8 covers big skies with short-enough exposures.
Sony E
Canon RF
Nikon Z
Fujifilm X
Tripods & support
Peak Design Travel Tripod (Aluminum)
Aurora exposures run several seconds, and a tripod is non-negotiable.
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Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
Red-light mode lets you set up in the dark without wrecking your or anyone else's night vision.
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HotHands Hand Warmers, 40 Pairs
Aurora nights are long and cold, and batteries and fingers both last longer with warmers.
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