NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. Solar System Scope: Interactive 3D model of the solar system and night sky.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | Solar System Scope | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | Polar regions | Solar system |
| Updates | Live / real time | Static archive |
| Data source | OVATION model with solar wind data | Planetary data |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | INOVE |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D |
| 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 Solar System Scope
- Planets and orbits in 3D
- Realistic textures
- Night sky mode
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.