Dark Site Finder: Find a dark place to see the stars near you. Electricity Maps: Live carbon intensity and power sources of electricity grids worldwide.
| Dark Site Finder | Electricity Maps | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Infrastructure & Energy Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide, sites mainly in North America | Worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Live / real time |
| Data source | Satellite night light data | Grid operators and transmission system data |
| Made by | Dark Site Finder | Electricity Maps |
| 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 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Dark Site Finder
- Light pollution overlay
- Recommended dark sites
- Simple and fast
What you can do with Electricity Maps
- Live carbon intensity by grid zone
- Electricity mix by source
- Power imports and exports
- History
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.