GBIF: The global database of species occurrences, mapped. Light Pollution Map: Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data.
| GBIF | Light Pollution Map | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Yearly |
| Data source | Museums, surveys and citizen science | VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models |
| Made by | GBIF | Jurij Stare |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with GBIF
- Occurrence maps for any species
- Data from many institutions
- Free downloads
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.