NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. N2YO: Live satellite tracker with pass predictions for your location.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | N2YO | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Orbital elements (TLEs) published by US Space Force / Space-Track |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | N2YO |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 N2YO
- Live positions of satellites
- Visible pass predictions for your location
- ISS and Starlink tracking
- Satellite database with orbital details
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.