NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. earth.nullschool: Animated globe of global winds, ocean currents and air pollution.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | earth.nullschool | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Polar regions | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Daily |
| Data source | OVATION model with solar wind data | NOAA GFS, OSCAR currents and other public datasets |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | Cameron Beccario |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D globe |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 2 |
| 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 earth.nullschool
- Animated winds at different heights
- Ocean currents and waves
- Air pollution and particulates
- Many map projections
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.