Lightning Strike Map Screensaver
The Lightning Strike Map screensaver shows real lightning detected worldwide, streaming live from the Blitzortung community detector network over WebSocket. Each strike flashes at its true position on a world map and fades. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Lightning Strike Map screensaver works
The saver reads Blitzortung directly in your browser — no key and no account.
Real lightning detected worldwide, streaming live from the Blitzortung community detector network over WebSocket.
It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.
Colours and the accent can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.
A worked example
Real lightning detected worldwide, streaming live from the Blitzortung community detector network over WebSocket. Each strike flashes at its true position on a world map and fades.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from Blitzortung in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from Blitzortung and is refreshed on a schedule.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This source is fully key-less.
- Does it need an internet connection?
- Yes — it reads a live source, so it needs a connection to update.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.