NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. Spot the Station: NASA's guide to seeing the International Space Station pass overhead.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | Spot the Station | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NASA |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | NASA |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| 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 Spot the Station
- Upcoming visible ISS passes for your location
- Live ISS position
- Email and app alerts
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.