Dark Site Finder: Find a dark place to see the stars near you. Light Pollution Map: Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data.
| Dark Site Finder | Light Pollution Map | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide, sites mainly in North America | Worldwide |
| Updates | Static archive | Yearly |
| Data source | Satellite night light data | VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models |
| Made by | Dark Site Finder | Jurij Stare |
| 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 Light Pollution Map
- Satellite night lights by year
- Sky brightness model
- Observer measurements
- Aurora overlay
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.