NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. Dark Site Finder: Find a dark place to see the stars near you.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | Dark Site Finder | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Polar regions | Worldwide, sites mainly in North America |
| Updates | Live / real time | Static archive |
| Data source | OVATION model with solar wind data | Satellite night light data |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | Dark Site Finder |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
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
What you can do with Dark Site Finder
- Light pollution overlay
- Recommended dark sites
- Simple and fast
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.