Light Pollution Map: Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data. Stuff in Space: A 3D globe of every tracked object orbiting Earth.
| Light Pollution Map | Stuff in Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Earth orbit |
| Updates | Yearly | Live / real time |
| Data source | VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models | Public orbital element sets (TLEs) |
| Made by | Jurij Stare | Open-source project |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D globe |
| 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 Stuff in Space
- Thousands of tracked objects on a 3D globe
- Highlight the orbit of any satellite
- Filter satellites, rocket bodies and debris
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.