Light Pollution Map: Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data. Movebank: Animal tracking data: see how birds, whales and mammals move.
| Light Pollution Map | Movebank | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Yearly | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models | Research tracking studies |
| Made by | Jurij Stare | Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Light Pollution Map
- Satellite night lights by year
- Sky brightness model
- Observer measurements
- Aurora overlay
What you can do with Movebank
- Animal tracks from research studies
- Search by species
- Public data for many studies
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.