Show HN:Odd Orbit, live 3D globe of quakes, weather, satellites and UFO reports

Category: web-framework

Tags: 3d-visualization, geospatial, real-time-data, maplibre, folklore

Score: 5.0/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 6, Documentation: 5, Utility: 4)

Odd Orbit is a browser-based 3D globe that layers real-time public data (earthquakes, weather, satellites, aurora, etc.) with a clearly labeled 'mystery pack' of UFO reports, cryptid sightings, and folklore. It combines serious geospatial visualization with playful unexplained phenomena in a single ad-free web app, making it an interesting experiment in data mashups and user engagement.

Target audience: general public, data enthusiasts, educators, hobbyist developers

Repository: https://oddorbit.app/

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