NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. Light Pollution Map: Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | Light Pollution Map | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Polar regions | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Yearly |
| Data source | OVATION model with solar wind data | VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | Jurij Stare |
| 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 Light Pollution Map
- Satellite night lights by year
- Sky brightness model
- Observer measurements
- Aurora overlay
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.