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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.
Hopefully this map will continue to help you find the best dark sites for stargazing. How to Use This Map. Thanks to David Lorenz for processing the newer satellite data. How to See the Milky Way. How to See the Aurora. Aurora Webcam List. Searchable Dark Site Listing.
The light pollution map has two base layers (road and hybrid Bing maps), VIIRS/World Atlas/Clouds/Aurora overlays and a point feature overlay (SQM, SQC and Observatories). If you want detailed analysis of radiance (VIIRS/DMSP) changes over a period of time, then please use the Lighttrends web application(not mobile optimised).
Find locations suitable for stargazing, a light pollution map, accessibility by car, space to park, travel time & distance, weather conditions and lunar phase.
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.
3 days ago · Computes the zenith brightness of the sky based on the altitude of the sun, altitude and phase of the moon, distance to the moon, solar cycle and a scattering model of the atmosphere. Computes the faintest star visible to the eye.
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.
