Light Pollution Map helps you easily find the darkest places nearby by combining high-resolution VIIRS satellite data with an interactive global map. Explore sky brightness, compare light pollution levels, and plan the perfect dark-sky trip or astrophotography session.
Whether youâre an astronomer, astrophotographer, stargazer, traveler, or simply curious about night sky quality, this map gives you access to the most accurate and up-to-date night-time light data available.
Key Features
âĸ Interactive light pollution map with VIIRS (Black Marble 2.0) satellite radiance
âĸ Accurate sky brightness and dark sky map overlays (with color blind option)
âĸ Various mapping tools (point/area info, moon info, brightness simulation, find closest dark site, VIIRS country stats, adding your own SQM measurements, etc...)
âĸ MPSAS (magnitude per square arc second) and Bortle scale estimation for easy comparison
âĸ Switch between multiple light pollution datasets
âĸ Global coverage with high detail
âĸ Additional layers such as Aurora (with prediction), Clouds, user submitted SQM, etc...
âĸ Offline-friendly â (World Atlas 2015 can be cached)
âĸ Find dark sky locations for astronomy, camping & astrophotography
âĸ Compare historical VIIRS data and track how light pollution changes
âĸ Intuitive, fast map with smooth controls and fullscreen mode
âĸ Clean, privacy-respecting design (no ads, no tracking)
VIIRS Satellite Data
The app uses NASA VIIRS Day/Night Band data â the same scientific dataset used by research institutions and environmental agencies for monitoring night-time brightness. This ensures maximum accuracy when evaluating artificial sky glow.
Find Dark Sky Locations
Quickly identify dark places for:
âĸ Astrophotography
âĸ Stargazing
âĸ Camping trips
âĸ Milky Way observations
âĸ Meteor shower watching
âĸ Light pollution research
âĸ Aurora spotting
Why This App?
Light Pollution Map offers a clear, easy-to-read view of global sky brightness without ads or unnecessary features. It focuses purely on delivering the most accurate light pollution map possible â ideal for both hobbyists and professionals. No subscription or other hidden fees. Once you buy it, you have it for life with any update that follows.
You can explore the map on the official website to see how the data looks:
https://www.lightpollutionmap.info
The mobile app provides offline mode, GPS integration, and smoother performance.
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