NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. Stuff in Space: A 3D globe of every tracked object orbiting Earth.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | Stuff in Space | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Public orbital element sets (TLEs) |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | Open-source project |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D globe |
| 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 Stuff in Space
- Thousands of tracked objects on a 3D globe
- Highlight the orbit of any satellite
- Filter satellites, rocket bodies and debris
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.