Light Pollution Map: Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data. xeno-canto: Bird sounds from around the world, mapped by location.
| Light Pollution Map | xeno-canto | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Webcams, Radio & Sound Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Yearly | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models | Community recordings |
| Made by | Jurij Stare | Xeno-canto Foundation |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| 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 xeno-canto
- Hundreds of thousands of bird recordings
- Maps of recording locations
- Sonograms
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.