What is Light Pollution Map?
Light Pollution Map shows artificial night-sky brightness from satellite measurements (VIIRS) and models, plus sky quality readings. Stargazers use it to find dark-sky spots.
Free
Light Pollution Map
Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Yearly
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Satellite night lights by year
- Sky brightness model
- Observer measurements
- Aurora overlay
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Yearly
- Data source
- VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models
- Made by
- Jurij Stare (independent creator)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Light Pollution Map
- Look for grey and blue areas away from cities for the darkest skies.
Who it is for
Light Pollution Map is especially useful for stargazers and hikers & outdoor fans.
Questions about Light Pollution Map
Is Light Pollution Map free?
Yes. Light Pollution Map is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Light Pollution Map?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Light Pollution Map updated?
The data is refreshed about once a year.
Where does Light Pollution Map get its data?
VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models.
Can I use Light Pollution Map on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to Light Pollution Map?
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Summary based on public information about Light Pollution Map. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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