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Truly dark skies are harder to find than ever. But they’re still worth the effort to see. Hopefully this map will continue to help you find the best dark sites for stargazing. How to Use This Map. This version of the map is embedded on the same page instead of opening in a separate page.
Light Pollution Map. The main feature of this website is the light pollution map, which has recently been updated with data from 2022. Use it to escape the artificial skyglow and find dark skies near you.
U.S. light pollution map. 2015 map showing US light pollution based on Bortle scale/SQM data. See full interactive map at LightPollutionMap.info. U.S. dark sky site list. Comprehensive list of dark-sky sites (including DarkSky-sanctioned locations) in the U.S. by state, with Bortle numbers where known:
Apr 10, 2019 · Find a Dark Sky Place — Search by name, type, or location — Parks, reserves, sanctuaries, and more, in 22 countries on 6 continents.
5 days ago · A color-coded map of the world showing sources and levels of light pollution (man-made light that lights up the night sky and reduces what astronomers can see). It is a mirror of David Lorenz's Light Pollution Atlas 2020, but superimposed on Open Street Maps. Used by many to find good observing sites. Used with permission.
Conserving Dark Sky Places around the world. Our International Dark Sky Places program works with communities, parks, municipalities, and the public to certify and protect dark places for humans and wildlife alike. Visit a Dark Sky Place.
Discover the wonders of the night sky with NASA's interactive skymap. Learn about stars, planets, constellations and more with a click of your mouse.
