Is it dark enough?
Know when the sky is dark enough for the lights to show.
Your northern lights companion
Blika checks the aurora, clouds and darkness where you are. So you know when it’s worth heading outside.
Free for iPhone · iOS 17+
Less guesswork. More looking up.
A strong aurora is only part of the story. Blika brings it all together.
Know when the sky is dark enough for the lights to show.
Local cloud cover tells you whether you’ll actually have a view.
Aurora activity at your location, so the forecast is relevant to you.
Powered by data from NOAA and Open-Meteo · Guidance for your night, never a guarantee.



Actual app · Example conditions
Meet your new night-time ritual
Go now, keep an eye out, or not tonight. Blika checks your local conditions and tells you why.
Your local verdict. Always free.Check tonight’s cloud and darkness forecast before you head out. Even while the sun is still up.
Cloud and darkness forecasts, made clear.Make the dashboard yours with eight rearrangeable cards, from solar wind to your best viewing window.
All eight cards. One optional purchase.Keep it simple. Keep it yours.
Your local verdict and the reasons behind it are free. Want more? Unlock the full dashboard with one payment.
Local verdict + clear reasons
8 dashboard cards + Home Screen widgets
No account. No ads. Nothing to cancel.
No. Blika checks your local sky wherever you are. Northern locations see aurora more often, but strong storms can bring the lights much farther south.
Yes. Your local verdict and its reasons are free. The eight dashboard cards and Home Screen widgets are an optional one-time unlock.
Not yet. Open Blika to check the latest conditions. Aurora notifications are planned for a future update.
Your forecast depends on the sky where you are. Location is used for local clouds, darkness, aurora activity and your place name. Read our privacy policy for the details.
Let Blika help you find yours.
Download on the App StoreFree for iPhone. No subscription.