Light Pollution Map: Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data. Spot the Station: NASA's guide to seeing the International Space Station pass overhead.
| Light Pollution Map | Spot the Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Earth orbit |
| Updates | Yearly | Live / real time |
| Data source | VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models | NASA |
| Made by | Jurij Stare | NASA |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| 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 Spot the Station
- Upcoming visible ISS passes for your location
- Live ISS position
- Email and app alerts
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.