Access Mars: Stand on Mars with the Curiosity rover, in your browser. NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible.
| Access Mars | NOAA Aurora Forecast | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Mars (Gale Crater) | Polar regions |
| Updates | Static archive | Live / real time |
| Data source | NASA JPL Curiosity imagery | OVATION model with solar wind data |
| Made by | Google and NASA JPL | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | 3D | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Access Mars
- 3D Mars terrain from Curiosity imagery
- Guided tour
- Works in VR headsets
What you can do with NOAA Aurora Forecast
- Aurora forecast for the northern and southern hemispheres
- Animation of recent hours
- Links to space weather alerts
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.