NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. WorldWide Telescope: Explore the sky, planets and the universe with real telescope imagery.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | WorldWide Telescope | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | Polar regions | The universe |
| Updates | Live / real time | Periodically |
| Data source | OVATION model with solar wind data | Telescope surveys and missions |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | American Astronomical Society |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 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 WorldWide Telescope
- Sky imagery from many telescopes
- Solar system in 3D
- Guided tours
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.