earth.nullschool.net

What earth.nullschool.net actually is

Cameron Beccario's globe animates wind at any altitude as thousands of drifting particles, and the same projection will show ocean currents, wave height, sea temperature, chemical concentrations and particulate levels. The globe is draggable and every layer is one keystroke away.

Why it is worth your time

Spinning it to the Southern Ocean and finding the westerlies circling an entire hemisphere without interruption explains the roaring forties in about two seconds.

Common questions

Is earth.nullschool.net free?

Yes. earth.nullschool.net is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.

How long does earth.nullschool.net take?

Good within five seconds of loading. We file it under "Instant" — the planet's wind, drawn as one continuous flowing sheet.

Does earth.nullschool.net work on a phone?

earth.nullschool.net really wants a mouse and a wide window. It will load on a phone, but the experience is built for desktop.

What kind of site is earth.nullschool.net?

We list it under The Live Planet — what earth is doing, right this second. Spinning it to the Southern Ocean and finding the westerlies circling an entire hemisphere without interruption explains the roaring forties in about two seconds.