Light Pollution Map: Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data. Resource Watch: Hundreds of maps on environment, energy, food and society.
| Light Pollution Map | Resource Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Infrastructure & Energy Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Yearly | Periodically |
| Data source | VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models | WRI and partners |
| Made by | Jurij Stare | World Resources Institute |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| 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 Resource Watch
- Hundreds of global datasets
- Topic dashboards
- Combine layers on one map
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.