NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. Map of the Universe: Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | Map of the Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | Polar regions | Observable universe |
| Updates | Live / real time | Static archive |
| Data source | OVATION model with solar wind data | Sloan Digital Sky Survey |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | Johns Hopkins University |
| 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 Map of the Universe
- Galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
- Scroll from nearby to the edge of the universe
- Explanations along the way
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.