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![Aurora Observatory dynamic wallpaper with sample data](https://unfoldmymac.com/media/aurora-observatory.webp)

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# Aurora Observatory

NOAA space weather shapes auroral curtains around a 3D Earth. NASA Earth Observatory imagery; an artistic interpretation.

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Included in UnfoldMyMac · macOS 26 or later

## Inside Aurora Observatory

A living Earth under luminous auroral curtains. Space weather becomes a beautiful reason to look beyond your open windows.

### From real space weather

The scene uses the NOAA SWPC aurora forecast to shape its activity. A network connection is needed to refresh the public forecast.

### A view of our planet

Earth imagery is credited to NASA Earth Observatory. This artistic visualization brings the forecast to your desktop; visit NOAA for the original scientific product.

## Bring it to your desktop.

- Get UnfoldMyMac and open Dynamic Wallpapers.

- Choose Aurora Observatory and try the preview.

- Choose Use to apply it. Open Customize for available options and connections, then Show Desktop to see it behind your windows.

**Collection:** [Dynamic Wallpapers](https://unfoldmymac.com/dynamic-wallpapers/)

**Category:** [Space & science](https://unfoldmymac.com/dynamic-wallpapers/categories/space-science/)

**Platform:** macOS 26+

**Design & development:** [UnfoldMyMac](https://unfoldmymac.com/)

**Aurora forecast data:** [NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center](https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast)

**Blue Marble Earth imagery:** [NASA Earth Observatory](https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/BlueMarble)

- Space

- Live data

- 3D

NOAA SWPC aurora forecast · NASA Earth Observatory Blue Marble

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## More dynamic wallpapers.

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![Pulse dynamic wallpaper with sample data](https://unfoldmymac.com/media/pulse.webp)

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### [Pulse](https://unfoldmymac.com/dynamic-wallpapers/pulse/)

CPU load, memory, and battery feed a moving chrome sculpture.

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![Daydream dynamic wallpaper with sample data](https://unfoldmymac.com/media/daydream.webp)

Dynamic Wallpapers

### [Daydream](https://unfoldmymac.com/dynamic-wallpapers/daydream/)

Your image, floating glass, and a sticker with opinions.

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![Claude Current dynamic wallpaper with sample data](https://unfoldmymac.com/media/claude-current.webp)

Dynamic Wallpapers

### [Claude Current](https://unfoldmymac.com/dynamic-wallpapers/claude-current/)

Local Claude session metadata and token counts bring the scene to life.

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