https://github.com/thenameisajay/aurora-sight

This is a simple MERN stack application that allows users to check if an aurora is visible in the sky (UK only).
https://github.com/thenameisajay/aurora-sight

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This is a simple MERN stack application that allows users to check if an aurora is visible in the sky (UK only).

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/thenameisajay/aurora-sight
• Owner: thenameisajay
• License: mit
• Created: 2023-09-04T19:41:46.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-05-20T18:36:41.000Z (8 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-11T01:53:57.611Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: aurora, express, learn, mern-stack, mongodb, nodejs, react
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage: https://aurora-sight.vercel.app
• Size: 1.59 MB
• Stars: 4
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.MD
  • License: LICENSE

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# Aurora Sight

## Link to the application:

https://aurora-sight-2587ecd1e763.herokuapp.com/

## Introduction

This simple MERN stack application allows users to check if an aurora is visible in the sky (UK only). The application uses the [AuroraWatch UK](http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/) API to get the current aurora status and displays it in a simple UI.

## Installation

To install the application:

1. Clone the repository

2. Run `npm install` in the root directory

3. Run `npm install` in the client directory

4. Run `nodemon or node app.js` in the root directory

5. Run `npm start` in the client directory

## Usage    

The application is simple to use. It automatically retrieves the data for you.

## Features:



 Responsive UI 

 Light and Dark Mode 

 Automatic data retrieval 



## Technologies

The application uses the following technologies:

* React

* Node.js

* Express

* MongoDB

## Future Improvements

* Add a map to show the location of the aurora

* Add a feature to show historical data

* Add a feature to show the aurora forecast

* Add a feature to show the aurora alerts

* Add a feature to show the aurora statistics

## License

The application is licensed under the MIT license.

## Screenshots









## Contributions:

I want you to know that contributions are welcome. Please open an issue if you would like to contribute to the project.



Fork the Project

Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)

Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')

Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)

Open a Pull Request



## Acknowledgements:



 Inspired by an event back in February. 

 [AuroraWatch UK](http://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/) for their api