NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. KeepTrack: Advanced 3D satellite tracker and orbital analysis tool.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | KeepTrack | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Polar regions | Earth orbit |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | OVATION model with solar wind data | Public orbital element sets |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | Theodore Kruczek |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D globe |
| 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 KeepTrack
- Full satellite catalogue on a 3D globe
- Sensor and ground-station views
- Look angles and pass timing
- Close-approach analysis
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.