NOAA Aurora Forecast
The thirty-minute aurora forecast as an oval of probability drawn over the poles, which is the only honest way to plan a night out for it.
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How to get the most from it
NOAA Aurora Forecast sits in Weather Watching under Wander, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful and brainy.
About this category: Wind maps, radar loops, satellite imagery and forecast models that look extraordinary regardless of whether you need to know about rain.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Looking at something lovely
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
NOAA Aurora Forecast: quick answers
Is NOAA Aurora Forecast free?
Yes. NOAA Aurora Forecast is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use NOAA Aurora Forecast?
No. You can use NOAA Aurora Forecast without signing up for anything.
Does NOAA Aurora Forecast work on a phone?
Yes. NOAA Aurora Forecast works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is NOAA Aurora Forecast safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does NOAA Aurora Forecast take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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