NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible. Zoom Earth: Near real-time satellite weather imagery and storm tracking.
| NOAA Aurora Forecast | Zoom Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Polar regions | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | OVATION model with solar wind data | Geostationary weather satellites (GOES, Himawari, Meteosat), NOAA and NASA data |
| Made by | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center | Neave Interactive |
| 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 Zoom Earth
- Live satellite imagery every few minutes
- Hurricane and typhoon tracking
- Radar, wind and temperature layers
- Wildfire hotspots
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.